ART DECO. The style of a society in the throes of change.

Explore the magnificent world of Art Deco. Discover how this ​‘modern’ and iconic style reflects the ways the world changed post-World War I: a vibrant era of new relationships between social classes, technological progress and a flourishing art scene, a time when women claimed their place in society and everyday objects were elevated to the status of works of art. 

To mark the year of Art Deco, the King Baudouin Foundation is showcasing Art Deco pieces from its collection, taking you on a captivating journey through sculptures by renowned artists such as Marcel Wolfers and Oscar Jespers, vases by Charles Catteau, glassware by Val Saint Lambert, decorative tiles, stylised book bindings, furniture, medals, and so much more! 

Immerse yourself in the luxury and exclusivity as well as the mass production for the middle class, technological innovation, industrialisation, exoticism, vibrant colours, clean lines and geometric shapes of Art Deco! 

And who knows: perhaps you’ll also see in the exhibition parallels to today’s ever-changing society?