Fondation Folon — Attraction in La Hulpe

I absolutely love this museum, which is dedicated to the extraordinary works of the Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon (1934 - 2005). He produced hundreds of artworks as paintings, cartoons, sculptures and art objects such as his boat in a suitcase. His work appeared on the cover of magazines such as The New Yorker, postage stamps stained glass windows posters etc. He had a unique style of expressing his subject with simple but ingenious images such as his birds flying free from a hand used for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This museum is a bit of the beaten track and the parking is 300 m from the museum. Those with limited mobility can phone ahead for the barrier code. There is often a special exhibition too which costs extra. Count on 90 minutes for the main museum and 30 minutes for the special exhibition. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays. Recommended for a couple of well spent hours soaking up the genius of this remarkable artist. Afterwards you can relax in the...

Beautiful—just like Folon's paintings. The foundation nestled in a big nature. It offers a rare and valuable collection of Folon’s etchings and aquatints, which is truly a treat for people who love Folon.

However, there are a few areas that could be improved:

Lighting in the first watercolor gallery is not ideal. The lights are overly warm, casting a yellow hue that makes it difficult to appreciate the delicate details and transparency of the watercolor works.

Many of the videos and animations shown throughout the foundation were produced decades ago, and their resolution and clarity fall short by today’s standards. With the advancements in modern restoration tools and AI technologies, it is entirely feasible to enhance and remaster these visuals. In an era of 4K and even 8K imagery, museums and cultural institutions should embrace technological updates to enrich the...

One of my favourite museums in Belgium. I came across it after wrapping up my walk through the Sonian Forest. Bought a Museumpas online just before entering, though they sell it there as well. Never heard of Folon before, my mum didn't either (she loves everything Belgian), blown away by the beautiful little prints everywhere.

There's now an exhibit in Brussels pairing Folon with that other local heavyweight, Magritte.. curious about that. Come summer if I find myself in the forest again I'll be sure to...