The Villa Empain is a grandiose residence built in the Art Deco style, located in Brussels, Belgium. Its construction started in 1930 and it lasted 4 years, until 1934, being made by the reputable Swiss architect Michel Polak. It was made for Baron Louis Empain, who was the son of Baron Édouard Empain, a rich Belgian industrialist. Because the construction has a considerable age, it had to be renovated, in order for future generations to enjoy its presence in Brussels for years to come. The Boghossian Foundation took this challenge, completing its renovating and establishing their headquarters there since 2010. Thus, with the help of the foundation, the beautiful Villa became a center of art and dialog that makes the connections between the West and East.
The Boghossian Foundation organizes various cultural and artistic events throughout the year, in its attempt to support the multitude of unique activities in this sector. Everything from concerts, to dance performances, conferences, exhibitions, workshops for children, film screenings, artist encounters, and many more are all on the list of the foundation. As William Saroyan, a great American writer, used to say, the main purpose of art is to make a world that is easier to accept and tolerate. And this is indeed the mission of this foundation, as it does its best to allow the public of any provenience and age to access documents, information, and even archives that will enable a better communication. This environment i...