'Art en Marge' becomes 'art & marges museum'

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'Art en Marge' was founded in 1984 at the initiative of the French Community. Since 2001 the center is in the premises of the CPAS of Brussels (Public Welfare Centre). The hyphen '&' brings together art and margins, without merging them. This approach takes the 'art brut' and 'outsider art' away from the margin.

Museum of outsider art

The center is expanding now, and will be called 'art & marges museum', with a rich permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. The permanent collection, which consists exclusively by donations, has more than 2500 works by Belgian and foreign artists. The artists fit perfectly into the philosophy of the museum:

• psychiatric patients
• persons with disabilities
• isolated, less-known artists
• ...

Art without margin

The 'art & marges museum' will be a meeting place around art without borders. The temporary exhibitions will encourage the dialogue between artists in the margin and professional artists. The permanent collection is kept at a number of rooms. The first floor offers a selection of artworks by 24 artists. The program also includes a lot of cultural and educational activities.