Maison Hannon

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©Silvia Cappellari

Belgian
art
nouveau

Van de Velde,
Serrurier-Bovy,
Hankar
& Co

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Come and visit the Maison Hannon and discover this Art Nouveau masterpiece, designed for the couple Marie Debard and Édouard Hannon by their friend, architect Jules Brunfaut.
Also discover the "Belgian Art Nouveau" exhibition on the second floor, with works by Paul Hankar, Gustave Serrurier-Bovy and Henri Van de Velde.
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En ce moment

  • Conferences
Emmanuel Merle
01.04.25 | 18:30

Poetry as a remedy for a world turned hostile

A conference in english, by Carole Bourne-Taylor

In an increasingly fragile world, the notion of ‘poetic dwelling’ seems an essential response. Since...
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17. L. Ledru et les Cristalleries du Val Saint-Lambert, beker © Maison Hannon, Silvia Cappellari
15.04.25 | 18:30

Art Nouveau, transgressive ?

Guided tour in French of the « Belgian Art Nouveau » exhibition by Grégory Van Aelbrouck

A few days before the end of the exhibition dedicated to masterpieces of Belgian Art Nouveau, the...
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Croquis avec des symboles de la franc-maçonnerie, par Victor Horta
Collection Musée Horta Saint-Gilles
22.04.25 | 18:30

Victor Horta and Paul Hankar, brothers and rivals

Conference in French by Camille Paget and Grégory Van Aelbrouck

Victor Horta and Paul Hankar, pioneers of Art Nouveau, were part of various networks, including...

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Fauteuil de la Chambre d'Artisan, par Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Serrurier-Bovy and the ‘Chambre d’Artisan’
In 1893, Gustave Serrurier exhibits a ‘cabinet de travail’ at the Salon de la Libre Esthétique, attracting the attention of the public and the press. In 1895, he presents the ‘Chambre d’Artisan’ at the Cercle Artistique, a very similar armchair to the one that was included is now in the Ghent Design...
Become a Friend of Maison Hannon and support the museum
Joining the Friends of the Maison Hannon means becoming part of a passionate community of Art Nouveau enthusiasts, collectors, and heritage supporters. As a member, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits while directly contributing to the preservation and enrichment of our collections. We rely on the...
Georges Lemmen & Les XX
This cover belongs to the catalogue for the penultimate exhibition of the Cercle Artistique des XX. After ten years of activity, internal and interpersonal conflicts led to the dissolution of the salon in 1893. However, it was reborn the following year, in 1894, as La Libre Esthétique. The cover is...
A chair by Paul Hankar
Paul Hankar maintains close ties with the Wolfers family. After collaborating at the 1897 international exhibition, he designs a family estate for the brothers on the outskirts of Brussels, situated between La Hulpe and Overijse (which no longer exists). This unique seat, on loan from the Design...
A poster by Adolphe Crespin
This poster, designed by Adolphe Crespin, serves as an advertisement for Paul Hankar's studio, which opened around 1894 at 63 rue Defacqz, now number 71. From 1888 onward, the architect collaborated with Crespin to create various graphic elements for his buildings, such as textiles, graffiti, and...
Silverware 'Modell I', by Henry Van de Velde
This cutlery set, whose original design dates to 1903, was Henry Van de Velde's first realization, hence the name Modell 1. The set has a unique origin and significance. Made for the wedding of the last Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach on April 30, 1903, its production is funded by a public...
A vase by Alfred William Finch (1894)
At the close of the 19th century, ceramics were primarily used for mass-producing functional objects, a process made possible by industrialisation. Rooted in traditional shapes and patterns, the medium offered little creative freedom to designers. The Universal Exhibitions in Paris of 1867 and 1878...
New Thematic Visits
The Maison Hannon is offering a brand-new programme of thematic visits. Every month, you can enjoy a guided tour to discover the secrets of the Maison Hannon and get a new view on our heritage. The restoration works and the painted wall decorations in the conservatory. With Emmanuelle Job of KIK...
Restoration of the winter garden: the painted wall decorations
Starting on the 19th of September, Emmanuelle Job and Shanna Caboz Cabeleira of the KIK-IRPA (Royal Institute for Artistic Heritage) will continue the restoration of the painted decorations in the winter garden of the Maison Hannon, with the support of Urban.brussels. During two earlier campaigns...
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