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BALaT: Belgian art history in one click

BALaT stands for Belgian Art Links and Tools, with a nod to Belgian architect Alphonse Balat. It is the centralised online database of the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage and provides a rich overview of Belgium's cultural heritage, with extensive search options.

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The Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA) is dedicated to the study and preservation of the cultural heritage of Belgium. Both public institutions and owners of private collections in Belgium and abroad can apply for the conservation, study and documentation of works of art and other heritage items. We work for a wide variety of clients.

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Christus Met Doornenkroon Tijdens Restauratie

A scientific exploration in 'Atelier Bouts'

16.02.2024

From 16 February to 28 April 2024, you will discover at M Leuven everything about the practice of Dieric Bouts, the 15th-century painter from Leuven. Through six works of art, six different scientific research techniques are shown. The contribution of the expertise of the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage was crucial in this.

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The restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece explained to the public

08.02.2024

A recent news report on the VRT website shows the progress of the restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers. The team of restorers, supported by a committee of experts, is making substantial progress on the upper panels of the polyptych. The coverage by the VRT highlights the meticulous work of the restorers.

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