Mima
Le canal
Contemporary art museum in a former brewery, MIMA blends street art and digital culture across 1200 m². Bold thematic exhibitions, panoramic canal views, and a playful approach to current art.
An avant-garde cultural space
The Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art (MIMA) redefines the museum experience in Brussels' former Belle-Vue brewery. Spanning 1200 m² over four floors, this dynamic venue explores intersections between contemporary art, street art, and digital culture.
Architecture and design
- Renovated industrial building retaining its iconic chimneys
- Warehouse-style exhibition spaces offering scenographic flexibility
- Two panoramic viewpoints overlooking Brussels' canal
Innovative programming
- Focus on current art and digital culture
- Bold thematic temporary exhibitions (e.g., 1930s, boxing, surveillance)
- Blend of visual, interactive, and multidisciplinary art
- Featured artists: Parra, Swoon, Faile, Todd James
Inclusive art approach
- Relaxed atmosphere breaking traditional museum barriers
- Reduced rates for local residents and teachers
- Time-slot reservation system optimizing visitor experience
Beyond exhibitions
- Meetings, screenings, concerts, and performances
- Ground-floor canteen extending the cultural experience
- Shop offering original merchandise
MIMA positions itself as a cultural catalyst, merging artistic disciplines and attracting a diverse audience through its accessible and innovative approach to contemporary art.