Pavilion of Human Passions

The Pavilion of Human Passions (French: Pavillon des Passions humaines; Dutch: Paviljoen der Menselijke Driften), also known as the Horta-Lambeaux Pavilion (French: Pavillon Horta-Lambeaux; Dutch: Horta-Lambeauxpaviljoen), is a neoclassical pavilion in the Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark of Brussels, Belgium. Commissioned by the Belgian state, it was designed by the architect Victor Horta and constructed between 1891 and 1897 to serve as a permanent showcase for The Human Passions, a monumental marble relief by the sculptor Jef Lambeaux. Although classical in appearance, the building—in the form of a Greek temple—shows the first steps of the young Horta towards Art Nouveau.

Since its completion, the building has had a complex history marked by long periods of closure, limited accessibility, and debates over the display and conservation of the artwork. Following a restoration campaign, it has periodically reopened to the public since 2014. It is managed by the Royal Museums of Art and History (RMAH).

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