Anticipation builds for Brussels art expo

Plans are underway for this year's upcoming Art Brussels exhibition in Belgium.

The city is awash with anticipation for the 26th contemporary art fair hosted in the European capital. Due to open on April 18th, the event showcases the best in upcoming artistic talent and attracts visitors from across Europe.

Last year, 30,000 people passed through the doors of the impressive Brussels Expo building to take in the exhibitions from new and established artists from 20 different countries.

This year's event looks set to be as popular, with plans already taking place for preview evenings and promotional talks.

Britons heading to Belgium on a cross-channel ferry would well be advised to time their visit with the opening day, when women are granted free entry and invitation-only previews take place.

First held in 1968, Art Brussels has grown in stature over the past two decades and has become one of the key events in European art, bringing together work from over 150 independent galleries.