René Magritte, by his full name René François Ghislain Magritte, was an artist from Belgium, who lived from 1898 to 1967. His surrealist works of art were rather impressive, as he used ordinary objects as inspiration for his art, presenting them in an unusual manner. Viewers has to be open minded when looking at Magritte?s art, as the artist enjoyed challenging the usual preconceptions of reality of the observer. Through his work and art, Magritte managed to influence other artistic currents that came after him, such as pop, minimalism, and even the conceptual art. He was born in Lessines, but died in Brussels; a museum that bears his name was opened to commemorate the life and art of this amazing artist.

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The Magritte Museum in Brussels opened in 2009, to cherish and celebrate the art and activity of René Magritte. Today, seven years later since its opening, the museum enjoys a great popularity. The staggering number of 2 million visitors passed its threshold already, with the purpose of seeing the art that marked the history of art forever. But this museum is not only just about exhibiting the arts of Magritte and nothing more. No, as it also contributed to international exhibits with the art pieces it holds, 19 exhibits of this kind so far, in some of the largest cities in the world. Slowly, but surely, the Magritte Museum started expanding its influence. Soon, more and more people that owned Magritte masterpieces started trusting the museum, lendi...