2023-07-31 16:28:18
The Kanal museum will benefit from a regional endowment of 212 million euros over the next five years. Not yet open, the institution is already talking about it for its cost deemed excessive by the Inspectorate of Finance. Article reserved for subscribers By Julien Thomas Published on 07/31/2023 at 18:28 Reading time: 3 min
The huge white building with a rounded shape overlooks the square Sainctelette, in the center of the capital. Bordering the canal, the former Citroën garage and its 40,000 m² of glass and steel immediately attract attention. Its construction dates back to the 1930s. Almost a century later, the emblematic modernist building no longer accommodates French cars. No, the future museum funded by the Brussels Region will soon exhibit modern and contemporary works of art. Its opening is announced for autumn 2025. The adventure began on October 29, 2015. On that day, the Urban Development Company (a regional organization) acquired the site for 20.5 million euros.
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