Programme

Guided tour

Jean Glibert - (re)discovering works of art in architecture and the public space

© Cécile Vandernoot

Jean Glibert (1938–2024) was a major figure on the Belgian art scene who completed many projects blending space, light, colour, medium and material. 

From the 1960s onwards, Glibert focused his work on spaces seen or experienced by large numbers of people, including transport infrastructure, office spaces, gable walls, construction-site fences and recreational sculptures in parks or the wider urban environment. His ideas on the decompartmentalisation of disciplines took him outside the confines of institutions dedicated specifically to exhibiting art, while his interest in the technical aspect of painting and construction materials led him to shift his focus to architecture. Throughout his career, he teamed up with architects and large design teams bringing together engineers, landscape architects, town planners and designers to work on new builds or renovations. 

There are six itineraries for the 2024 Heritage Days, each of them slightly different, taking in a total of nine projects (four or five locations on each tour). These varied projects illustrate the monumentality and generosity of Glibert's work, reflecting his belief that painting was a collective good.

Check out a map of the itineraries, which also features all of Glibert’s projects in Brussels, whether or not they are still in place today.

The tours are being organised by architect Cécile Vandernoot, a friend of the artist.

Three of the itineraries will start from Etterbeek (Rue du Commerce/Handelsstraat 72):
 

Saturday 14 September – 10:00 to 13:00 – in Dutch - guide : Francis Carpentier

  • #SustainableHub (former Centre Interdiocésain Maisin)
  • Brussels Regional Investment Company (BRIC)
  • Mérode/Merode metro station
  • Cité Eggericx – Floréal: tour by Michel De Visscher, architect responsible for the renovation of the four buildings
     

Sunday 15 September – 14:00 to 17:00 – in Dutch - guide : Hilde Mortier

  • #SustainableHub (former Centre Interdiocésain Maisin)
  • Belmont Court
  • Brussels Regional Investment Company (BRIC)
  • Bockstael metro station
  • Laeken/Laken CPAS/OCMW – Resto du Cœur
     

Sunday 15 September – 14:00 to 17:00 – in French - guide : Cécile Vandernoot

  • #SustainableHub (former Centre Interdiocésain Maisin)
  • Brussels Regional Investment Company (BRIC)
  • Mérode/Merode metro station
  • Cité Eggericx – Floréal: tour by Michel De Visscher, architect responsible for the renovation of the four buildings
     

More information on each project can be found here.

Duration of tours: 2 hours + total transit time (on foot, by tram or by metro) of 1 hour. A STIB/MIVB public transport ticket will be needed for all the itineraries.

Practical information

Sat. at 10:00 (French) & Sun. at 14:00 (Dutch) and 14:00 (French) (duration: 3 hours)

Rue du Commerce/Handelsstraat 72, BE-1040 Etterbeek

Advance booking required. Up to 25 people per tour.