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The Museum of Fine Arts: a museum on the
move
Located in a wonderful Art Déco setting, the Charleroi Museum
of Fine Arts welcomes you to its permanent collections, offering
you the opportunity of discovering an exceptionally rich and varied
heritage.
The Museum of Fine Arts presents you with an
ensemble of works covering the important artistic trends to arrive
on the Belgian art scene in the 19th century and which evolved through
to the 20th century: neo-classicism, realism, social realism, impressionism,
expressionism, surrealism, abstraction.
Renown and History:
Important names contributed to the renown of the museum: F.-J.
Navez, J. Portaels, C.
Meunier, P. Paulus,
M. Luce, P.
Delvaux, R. Magritte, A.
Darville, G. Dumont, J.
Ransy, A. Bornain, J.
Delahaut, M. Feulien …
Witness to the collective memory, guardian of the
national heritage, the museum continues its sensitive and dynamic
work: temporary exhibitions, animated tours, conferences, creative
workshops, concerts, etc. A whole range of events that help make
the young public aware of the different aspects of art.
The non-profit-making association, "Friends
of the Museums of Charleroi" was set up in 1987 with the aim
of promoting the museums of Charleroi. It takes an interest in all
activities directly associated with the organisation.
By being a "friend" you help ensure the future of the
museums.
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