Brussels, Belgium
Magritte Museum

Surrealism at its finest.

If you too like artist Rene Magritte believe that art and life are closely intertwined, then you should visit the Magritte Museum in Brussels. Falling under one out of the six Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, this museum in particular pays homage to the Belgian surrealist, with over 200 of his works on display, one of the most extensive of his collections in the world.


From less popular sketches to complete paintings, you can feast your eyes on much of his work. His work was integral to the Belgian surrealist arts scene, an area of work that was growing rapidly in the 1920s in Belgium. With several thought-provoking pieces that are bound to keep you on your toes as you explore, Magritte has brilliantly crafted art that will inspire even the least artistically-inclined person. With popular pieces such as “The Horsewoman” and “The Copper Handcuffs”, there is a wide range of tasteful art pieces. Come and visit the Magritte Museum, quenching the thirst of those who seek to have a taste of art and life, melding together. After all, “There is no choice: there is no art without life.”


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Tips Before You Go
If you want to know even more about the artist and his work, make your way to the archives of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. For the most comprehensive visit here, the museum showcases Magritte’s work in chronological order, categorised by theme, starting from the top floor, finishing off at the first floor.
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Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium