ARTONOV Festival

The ARTONOV Festival is inspired by the international Art Nouveau movement, both for its philosophy and its implementation, but also by the Japanese sensorial and multidisciplinary art. The particularity of the festival lies in the unique multidisciplinary creations inspired by Art Nouveau and Art Deco houses and other venues of remarkable architecture in Brussels.

Ten years… ten years is how long it’s been since a couple of musicians with a passion for creation, diversity and innovation got together to create a new interdisciplinary festival. And here we are, ready for the celebratory tenth edition of the Festival ARTONOV. This editorial is neither meant to be a nostalgic musing nor a romantic reminiscence, but a simple account reflecting the original intention of the festival of bringing together artists around a project designed for them, in a sort of workshop for artistic creation. An unusual travel agency, if you will.From the outset, architecture has been an integral part of the concept, a crucial link in the dialogue between artists and audiences. Music has been another major focus of the Festival from its very inception. Just like space, sound too is sculpted and shaped to speak more directly to the listener's body. To quote Georges Perec: “Space is when it makes an angle, when it stops, when we have to turn for it to start off again.”While music and architecture are the main focus of the programme, the festival is open to all artistic disciplines. There are works in contemporary dance, circus, theatre, culinary arts and visual arts. What they all have in common is a concern for diversity, renewal and discovery.This anniversary edition is an opportunity for the festival to launch new ideas and try out new formats.

The next edition of ARTONOV Festival will take place from 26 September to 13 October.