Maison Hannon

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Echoes of dreams

Symbolism in Brussels

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Come visit the Maison Hannon and discover this Art Nouveau masterpiece, designed for the couple Marie Debard and Édouard Hannon by their friend and architect Jules Brunfaut.

On the first floor of the Maison Hannoon, explore the building’s turbulent history, from its abandonment to its gradual restoration. Discover how this private residence, originally conceived as a total work of art, became a symbol of the heritage of Saint-Gilles.
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Jean Delville (1867-1953) L’Ange des Splendeurs (1893)
Jean Delville (1867-1953) L’Ange des Splendeurs (1893), Brussels-Capital Region, dation by Anne-Marie and Roland Gillion Crowet, 2006. On deposit at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, © J. Geleyns
25.11.25 — 18:30

From a Total Art to the Universal. Music, Musicians and Esotericism in Art Nouveau Brussels

Lecture in French by Roland Van der Hoeven

On the occasion of the release of the book ‘ De l’art Total à l’Universel. Balade musicale avec...
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Christine Ayoub
26.11.25 — 18:30

Meditation/hypnosis session around the fresco

Hypnotic immersion with soundscape

This ‘Slow Art’ session invites us to take the time to immerse ourselves in this iconic place and...
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Gustave Marissiaux, Hiercheuse devant un panorama de Seraing, site non identifié (Liège et environs), demi-vue stéréoscopique extraite de la série La Houillère, 1904-1905. MVW 1026454-936 © Province de Liège – Musée de la Vie wallonne – Gustave Marissiaux.
03.12.25 — 18:30

Photo workshop by Tiny Gallery

Dive into the history of photography by experimenting with one of its earliest processes, invented...
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Rops, Khnopff, Delville and musical life in Brussels, 1870–1914

Lecture by Roland Van der Hoeven

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Conferences

Dates to be announced

Pascle Ingelaere (Urban Brussels) The Gillion-Crowet Collection: a donation at the heart of the...

Actualités

Poster of Echoes of Dreams
Echoes of Dreams. Symbolism in Brussels
From 29 August 2025, the Maison Hannon presents Echoes of Dreams. Symbolism in Brussels, a major exhibition bringing together 80 exceptional works: paintings, drawings, vases, sculptures and photographs. Conceived as an inner journey, it explores the tensions, hopes and dreams of a generation in...
Pre-order the exhibition catalogue
Following the success of the exhibition Echoes of Dreams, we are delighted to present its official catalogue, now available for pre-order. Spanning more than 200 pages, the catalogue offers a chance to revisit the exhibition with: — previously unpublished texts offering deeper insights into the...
Logo Centre international pour l'étude du 19e siècle
The Maison Hannon now hosts the Centre international pour l’étude du XIXᵉ siècle
The Maison Hannon is pleased to host the Centre international pour l’étude du XIX e siècle on its premises this spring. With over forty years of activity behind it, the Centre now takes root in Saint-Gilles, an environment in tune with its historical and artistic focus. This marks the beginning of a...
The Winged Victory of Samothrace
During the design of the Maison Hannon in 1904–1905, the owners installed a plaster reproduction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the iconic Greek sculpture housed in the Louvre. The sculpture is in the greenhouse and overlooks the large drawing room where the fruit is harvested at the end of...
Émile Gallé, liqueur decanter
Édouard Hannon and Marie Debard commissioned Émile Gallé to design the furnishings for their home, including their crystal tableware. This liqueur decanter is identical to the one owned by the couple and used in the grand drawing room. It is distinguished by its chrysanthemum motifs in marquetry of...
The Maison Hannon, a rediscovered history
On the first floor of the Maison Hannon, discover the building’s eventful history, from its abandonment to its gradual restoration. Learn how this private residence, originally conceived as a total work of art, became a symbol of the heritage of Saint-Gilles. Who were the key players, institutions...
épingle à cravate personnelle d'Henry van de Velde
Artist’s tie pin by Henry van de Velde
This tie pin, a personal piece of jewelry belonging to Henry van de Velde, reflects his keen eye for detail and his dedication to refined elegance. It features his monogram, a signature motif that recurs throughout his work. Van de Velde often integrated his interlaced initials into his creations...
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...
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