Diary of Happiness
Othoniel
10 April › 4 October 2026
The artist Jean-Michel Othoniel inhabits the salons, chambers, and gardens of the Villa Empain with over a hundred works, inspired by thirty years of travels across the globe.
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Shape of absence
18 June 2026 › 24 January 2027
The Boghossian Foundation presents 'Shape of absence', an exhibition which bears witness to the ongoing heritage tragedy unfolding in Syria since 2011. It is centered on Hrair Sarkissian's monumental installation and the immersive images produced by Iconem.
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OPEN STUDIO | Meet the artists
From 10 to 13 September 2026 As part of RendezVous, the annual Brussels gallery weekend, the Boghossian Foundation invites you to meet the artists in residence and discover their recent work. Featuring Barbara Felgenhauer, Ahmad Ghaddar, Ryan Jamali, Biayna Mahari and Sofhie Mavroudis. Read more
LECTURE | Between Europe and the Indian Ocean: a “Global History“ for the seventeenth century
Thursday 17 September 2026 Historian Sanjay Subrahmanyam explores the links between Europe and the Indian Ocean in the seventeenth century, a period marked by the expansion of global trade. Read more
LATE NIGHT OPENING | Friday Late
Friday 25 September 2026 Visit the exhibitions Diary of Happiness and Shape of absence in the evening and enjoy a summery and cultural afterwork by the pool with a DJ set by MOS. Read more
International Prize for Design and Crafts
Each year, the International Prize celebrates Design and Craftsmanship, two practices at the crossroads of contemporary creation and ancestral know-how. We invite artists and designers from around the world to submit their applications and look forward to discovering their projects.
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Circle of the Villa
Support the Boghossian Foundation by becoming a Friend or Patron of the Circle of the Villa. Reap the benefits of numerous advantages such as privileged access to our programming and to the Belgian and international artistic world.
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