The Plasticarium collection moves to the Atomium

Until recently, the Plasticarium was located in the center of Brussels, at 35 rue du Locquenghien. The very colorful collection by Philippe Decelle spread out over 3 floors of the house. This area was entirely devoted to plastic objects: art, furniture, electric kitchen appliances, etc. from the 1960's till now.

Plasticarium. Art & Design Atomium Museum

This museum no longer exists. The Atomium recently acquired the entire private collection. Its objective is to open a new exhibition area of 5000 m² in the Trade Mart Brussels at Heysel. You will however have to wait a bit more before discovering this new project. The opening is planned for the end of 2015. Half the area will be devoted to the collection of Philippe Decelle, while the other half will welcome other permanent and temporary exhibitions dedicated to the art and design of the 20th Century.

The Plasticarium collection

Unique in the world, the Plasticarium collection is the life work of a passionate collector. Philippe Decelle accumulated in Brussels thousands of objects in plastic: from his first piece of furniture in 1960 to the the post-pop ear of 1987 - 2000.

In the meantime…

While we wait for the official opening, a part of the Plasticarium collection is visible as part of a temporary exhibition at the Atomium until May 2015.

"Orange Dreams. Plastic if fantastic (1960-1973)" takes the visitors back to the plastic Golden Sixties. The exhibition shows the most original aspects of plastic design. From the daily object to the work of art, the color orange is present in every piece...