Fondation Jacques Brel - Jacques Brel Stichting, Cultural museum in central Brussels, Belgium.
The Fondation Jacques Brel is a museum in central Brussels dedicated to the Belgian singer and songwriter. The spaces display photographs, manuscripts, and personal belongings through multimedia presentations and interactive installations.
The foundation was established in 1981 to preserve the artistic legacy of the musician. It has collected archives and materials from his entire career since then.
The three exhibition spaces show different sides of Brel's life and how he was perceived as an artist. Visitors can see how his music and films influenced the people around him.
The museum is located in the old town and opens Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 pm. It is easily reached by Metro lines 1 and 5.
The museum holds over 300 photographs and about 30 original manuscripts from different periods of his life. These include recordings from his early years and an audio interview from 1971.
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