Belgium

Book Covers/Architecture: The Coolest Building in Brussels

"Dutch detective of Eric Walter (een moord in het N.I.R.) issued in Belgium 1941. Pulp issue, cover by: De Greef" from twincovercollector's Flickr

Flagey, Brussels, Belgium (photo)

"Flagey Square is famous for the art deco building occupying its entire southern side, the former Maison de la Radio (renamed to "Flagey" in 2002 and now hosting a cultural center)" (Wikipedia) It was built between 1935-38 and designed by Belgian architect Joseph Diongre. (1) If you visit don't miss the Café Belga which you'll find in the Flagey building. (See photo)

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Poster Art: To Belgium by Sabena

Art of the Luggage Label
via This isn't happiness


Jacques Brel - "La colombe"
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Modernism: Design & Expo 58

"Expo 58, Praha 1962, graphic design František Cubr. Few pictures from the book here: bloggy

Exhibition about the exhibition and the style that came out of it, see here: www.expo58.info/"

From Handy hands´ corner / Výrobky dovedných rukou's Flickr.




More images from Expo 58 and the Atomium at Atomium58's Flickr.
Via This isn't Happiness!
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Related on Martin Klasch:
Architecture: Restored Modernism
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Architecture: Restored Modernism

Where and what? Click to find out.

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Weather report: Fog grounds Fronning

FYI: The Belgian fog causes a two-day delay to P-E Fronning's return.

PS. Thanks, MrDanteFontana, for posting!

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Geography: Going to Brussels for a few days

P-E Fronning will be back on Sunday. Message to the Martin Klasch team: feel free to post something while I'm gone!











More Tintin rocket pictures


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Tintin Festival

Tintin Festival i Bryssel. Läs mer här.
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