WIELS, Contemporary art gallery in Forest, Belgium
The WIELS art gallery spans 1,800 square meters across three exhibition platforms inside a converted industrial building with large windows and copper vats.
The structure, constructed in 1931 by architect Adrien Blomme, functioned as continental Europe's largest brewhouse before its transformation into an art center in 2007.
The gallery organizes rotating exhibitions of national and international artists while maintaining nine studios for its international artist residency program.
Visitors can explore exhibitions, attend lectures, participate in workshops, and browse the bookshop located in the former brewing hall of the building.
The industrial-modernist building received protected status in 1993, preserving its original brewing equipment as part of the cultural heritage of Brussels.
Location: Forest - Vorst
Inception: July 8, 2002
Official opening: May 25, 2007
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00
Website: http://wiels.org
GPS coordinates: 50.82438,4.32594
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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