Housed in a remodelled former Citroën garage on the north-western edge of the city centre, the centre is 95% complete. But in recent weeks, the conversation around Kanal’s opening has moved from “when” to “if”. Neither Brussels’ modern art gallery Wiels nor the more classical Bozar Centre for Fine Arts have their own collections. View image in fullscreen The formalised partnership with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, limited to five years, will cost Brussels €2m a year. “Who thinks this is doable?”The formalised partnership with the Centre Pompidou, limited to five years after Kanal’s opening, will cost Brussels €2m (£1.75m) a year.

Source: The Guardian November 28, 2025 14:31 UTC