The second piece, a pencil drawing showing a woman seated on a balustrade chair, fetched €6,700, nearly triple its starting price of €2,000. This drawing, like the first, had been previously owned by Belgian art critic Arthur Tommelein, who passed away in 1981
While specific details about the pool’s dimensions and features remain scarce, earlier proposals by architect Gérald Ledent included a 300-meter outdoor pool, which he described as a transformative addition to Brussels’ urban landscape
Boasting a magnificent stained-glass ceiling, a neo-classical façade, and rooms dripping in extravagance, the Corinthia Astoria has been a symbol of luxury since it first opened its doors in 1910
The 24-hour industrial action, led by employees at Haren and Saint-Gilles prisons, aimed to draw attention to the persistent issues of inmate overcrowding and severe staff shortages, which have plagued the Belgian prison system for decades
The case is supported by several organizations, including the ACV/CSC union, the Egaliberté foundation, the Centre d'information à l'éducation populaire (CIEP-B), and the Human Rights League
