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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12.03.26 — 18:30

Close the Doors, Lift the Curtain: Wagnerism, Art Nouveau and the Interior Experience

Lecture by Dagmar Thielen

During the 19th century, the arts in Europe shifted from focusing on outward beauty and skill, to...
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26.03.26 — 18:30

Modern Renaissance. The reception of Italian Renaissance art by Belgian fin‑de‑siècle artists.

Lecture by Jean-Philippe Huys (Centre pour l'Etude du XIXe siècle)

The strong interest in the Italian Renaissance profoundly shaped Belgian artistic production at the...
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Maison Hannon — Thomas Lancz
09.04.26 — 18:30

Building a Dream. Maison Hannon. The Maison Hannon

Lecture by Grégory Van Aelbrouck (Maison Hannon)

Is Maison Hannon a simple residence or a symbolic universe? How do its architectural choices reflect...

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Fernand Khnopff: After Flaubert. The temptation of Saint Anthony
In 1883, Fernand Khnopff establishes himself as one the leading figures of the emerging symbolism with After Flaubert. The temptation of Saint Anthony. Shown in the first Salon des XX, nearby The temptation of Saint Anthony by Félicien Rops, this work shows a striking contrast between the two...
Exhibition Catalogue: Echoes of Dreams. Symbolism in Brussels
The 19th century was not only an age of progress and reason. Behind the image of a “century of engineers” lies a thirst for mystery, hidden harmony, and alternative spirituality. Fascinated by secret correspondences, fin-de-siècle artists turned to esotericism, Wagnerism, alchemy, and mystery cults...
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...
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...
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