Ixelles

Architecture et espaces verts - visites à vélo
Dates:16/06/2013-16/06/2013
Cette très agréable visite de Bruxelles allie architecture Art nouveau et espaces verts. Après le parc de Bruxelles, le circuit rejoint Schaerbeek, la Maison Autrique et l’avenue Louis Bertrand bordée d’immeubles très intéressants. Ensuite, nous passerons par le parc Josaphat, superbe espace vert urbain du début du 20e siècle, le parc du Cinquantenaire, le quartier des squares et enfin le parc Léopold. Bref, du vert et des belles façades pour nous en mettre plein la vue ! Niveau: Moyen Distance: 15 km

Cervia

Matteo Focaccia. An eclectic architect between Liberty and Rationalism
Dates:20/06/2013-08/07/2013
The seventeenth Salt Warehouse Torre di Cervia, near Ravenna, will host, from 20 June to 8 July 2013, an exhibition dedicated to "Matthew Focaccia. An eclectic architect between Liberty and Rationalism. " The exhibition will be on display in the Hall Rubicon, every day, from 20.30 to 23.30. Admission is free. The initiative is sponsored by Liberty Romagna, in collaboration with the Cultural Association Casa delle Aie Cervia and with the patronage of the Municipality of Cervia. The realization of the exhibition is curated by Andrea Speziali, star of the revival of interest in Romagna and nationally for Liberty. Apothecaries is assisted by Renato Lombardi, with regard to the historical aspect refers to the fact Cervia and Romagna. The exhibition follows on from the initiatives promoted in 2012 on the occasion of the centenary of Milano Marittima (location of the town of Cervia) was born with a master plan designed by the great artist and painter Giuseppe Palanti (1881-1946), inspired by the idea of "garden city". The exhibition will feature a selection of images from the era, "cottages" of great hotels of graphic documents related to the expansion of tourism, first residential elite and then gradually more and more open to new social groups of users. The architect Matteo Focaccia (1900-1972) played an important role in the architecture of the early decades of the twentieth century, bringing an impression of eclecticism and originality linked to beauty, during the upward phase of Milano Marittima and Cervia. Are exposed original projects retained by the heirs and municipal archive. The initiative falls within a wider program of events dedicated to the "rationalism in architecture" of Romagna, promoted by public bodies, cultural institutions and banking foundations, with exhibitions, conferences, guided tours. The exhibition is part of the cultural events of the Pink Night.

Bruxelles

Bruxelles 1900 - Art Nouveau - ARAU
Dates:22/06/2013-22/06/2013
"Ce tour en bus permet de comprendre la place de l'Art nouveau à Bruxelles, ses origines, ses caractéristiques techniques et esthétiques ainsi que la personnalité de ses illustres architectes. Le visiteur découvre les plus belles façades de l'Art nouveau bruxellois dont certaines sont désormais inscrites au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Chaque tour inclut au moins deux des intérieurs suivants: l’hôtel Van Eetvelde de Victor Horta, l’hôtel Hannon de Jules Brunfaut, l’école n°1 d’Henri Jacobs, les anciens magasins Waucquez de Victor Horta ou encore l’ancien hôtel Cohn-Donnay de Paul Hamesse. Chaque visite inclut au moins deux de ces intérieurs. Attention, ce tour est bilingue (français/anglais) excepté les samedis d'octobre (unilingue)." FR - durée: 3H00, bus - 17 euros

Barcelona

Barcelona to host the first Art Nouveau international congress
Dates:26/06/2013-29/06/2013
The first international congress fully devoted to the Art Nouveau style will be held in Barcelona from 26 to 29 June 2013. This congress, an activity of the Art Nouveau European Route association, is organised by the Barcelona City Council on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Art Nouveau magazine coupDefouet. This scientific encounter will draw together professionals in art history, architecture, the applied and decorative arts, and heritage management, as well as art lovers in general, to explore future trends and challenges in Art Nouveau heritage in a context of transnational exchange. The Scientific Committee is coordinated by the University of Barcelona Art department in the supervision of the content to be presented at the Congress within the established theme strands. During this congress will be tackled how the suburbs were also creation centres, images and ideas diffusers and concrete cases from the European continent will be presented, which will bring new experiences and resources for the researchers, organisations and the public in general. The sessions of the coupDefouet International Congress will take place at the University and also at Antoni Gaudí’s famous Casa Milà-La Pedrera building. Exclusive cultural activities and heritage visits will also be offered to attendees. Special discount on registration before 16 March 2013!

Brussels

Brussels 1900 - Art nouveau - ARAU
Dates:29/06/2013-29/06/2013
"Over the last 30 years, this coach tour has proved the most popular and well-known of ARAU’s tours. The tour helps participants to understand the place of Art nouveau in Brussels, its origins, its technical and stylistic characteristics, and the personalities of its most well-known architects. The tour travels through several districts of the city to show participants beautiful Art nouveau facades, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour also offers the chance to visit extraordinary Art nouveau interiors, including some not normally open to the public. Each tour includes at least two interiors from the following list, subject to availability: Victor Horta’s Van Eetvelde house, Jules Brunfaut’s Hannon house, Henri Jacobs’ Schaerbeek School No.1, Victor Horta’s Waucquez store (now the Belgian Strip Cartoon Centre), Paul Hamesse’s Cohn-Donnay house (now De Ultieme Hallucinatie bar-restaurant). " EN - length: 3 hours, bus - 17 euros

München

Around 1900 – Create a decorative box for special Things! For children (6-12 years-old)
Dates:06/07/2013-06/07/2013
Together we will have a look around the Villa Stuck and admire the detailed decoration. Inspired by the splendour of the historical rooms, we will turn a simple shoebox into a decorative box for keeping things of personal value. An English workshop with Tommy Jackson for max. 10 children from 6 to 12 years. Registration at tel. 45 55 51 0, Fee for participants € 9.- (includes cost of material).

Brussels

Brussels 1900 - Art nouveau - ARAU
Dates:06/07/2013-06/07/2013
"Over the last 30 years, this coach tour has proved the most popular and well-known of ARAU’s tours. The tour helps participants to understand the place of Art nouveau in Brussels, its origins, its technical and stylistic characteristics, and the personalities of its most well-known architects. The tour travels through several districts of the city to show participants beautiful Art nouveau facades, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour also offers the chance to visit extraordinary Art nouveau interiors, including some not normally open to the public. Each tour includes at least two interiors from the following list, subject to availability: Victor Horta’s Van Eetvelde house, Jules Brunfaut’s Hannon house, Henri Jacobs’ Schaerbeek School No.1, Victor Horta’s Waucquez store (now the Belgian Strip Cartoon Centre), Paul Hamesse’s Cohn-Donnay house (now De Ultieme Hallucinatie bar-restaurant). " EN - length: 3 hours, bus - 17 euros

Bruxelles

Bruxelles 1900 - Art Nouveau - ARAU
Dates:13/07/2013-13/07/2013
"Ce tour en bus permet de comprendre la place de l'Art nouveau à Bruxelles, ses origines, ses caractéristiques techniques et esthétiques ainsi que la personnalité de ses illustres architectes. Le visiteur découvre les plus belles façades de l'Art nouveau bruxellois dont certaines sont désormais inscrites au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Chaque tour inclut au moins deux des intérieurs suivants: l’hôtel Van Eetvelde de Victor Horta, l’hôtel Hannon de Jules Brunfaut, l’école n°1 d’Henri Jacobs, les anciens magasins Waucquez de Victor Horta ou encore l’ancien hôtel Cohn-Donnay de Paul Hamesse. Chaque visite inclut au moins deux de ces intérieurs. Attention, ce tour est bilingue (français/anglais) excepté les samedis d'octobre (unilingue)." FR - durée: 3H00, bus - 17 euros