Wednesday, August 21, 2024 The ‘Rodin: A Modern Renaissance’ exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Mons attracted 72,000 visitors in four months, marking a successful cultural milestone for the city. The exhibition also launched the Culture, Art, and Heritage (CAP) concept, integrating the Museum of Fine Arts, the Collections House, and the Poirier Beurré Garden, significantly boosting local tourism and business. The next CAP event, ‘Surrealism: Disrupting Reality,’ will take place from October 2024 to February 2025.
The ‘Rodin: A Modern Renaissance’ exhibition, which ran for four months at the Museum of Fine Arts in Mons, concluded on 18 August, drawing an impressive 72,000 visitors. This exhibition not only celebrated the genius of Auguste Rodin but also marked the launch of the Culture, Art, and Heritage (CAP) initiative, which aims to transform Mons into a cultural hub. The success of this exhibition signals a new era for the city’s cultural and tourism sectors, attracting both local and international audiences.
The exhibition’s appeal was strongly felt across Belgium, with a significant portion of visitors coming from within the country. Notably, 34% of the attendees were from Flanders, 12% from Brussels, and a remarkable 40% from Hainaut, the province in which Mons is located. This local turnout underscores the exhibition’s resonance within the community and highlights the region’s deep appreciation for art and culture.
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