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201925 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Villa Empain

201925 minPGdocumentary

5.6/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Since 2008, the cultural center in Brussels has promoted contemporary art and architecture after a history as a private residence and Soviet embassy.

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Katharina Kastner

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Since 2008, the cultural center in Brussels has promoted contemporary art and architecture after a history as a private residence and Soviet embassy.

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Katharina Kastnerdirector

Katharina Kastnerwriter

Tamar Kaspariancast

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Villa Empain, located in Brussels, Belgium, was designed by philanthropist Louis Empain and completed in 1934. Initially a private residence, it later became a Soviet embassy and a television studio. Since 2008, the villa has functioned as a cultural center, dedicated to contemporary art and architecture. The documentary details the building's architectural significance and traces its evolution through key historical events that shaped its role as a prominent art hub in the city.

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