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==Frans Van Haelen (1872-1939)==

Frans Van Haelen was well known as a cultural figure in his time, a patron of the arts and benefactor to the pre-war artist group later known as the ''Brabant Fauves.'' This group included the artists Rik Wouters (1882-1916), Louis Thevenet (1874-1930), and Felix De Boeck (1898-1995). Flemish author Herman Teirlinck (1879-1967) was also associated with the group, also known as the "Calevoeters". ~~With Teirlinck, he~~ also co-chaired ''De Eendracht,'' ~~a local theater group in Linkebeek~~. The artists often assembled at the brewer's home, and worked in a loft above the Cafe Les 3 Pigeons across the street from the brewery. This space was provided by Van Haelen, along with ample food and libations. Crates of gueuze were sometimes exchanged for artworks. A private gallery was constructed inside the brewery, and Van Haelen's home was full of fine art and antiquities. Van Haelen was also a friend of famous Belgian artist James Ensor (1860-1949), several of his paintings were even hanging inside the brewery before it was demolished in 1971.

Frans Van Haelen was well known as a cultural figure in his time, a patron of the arts and benefactor to the pre-war artist group later known as the ''Brabant Fauves.'' This group included the artists Rik Wouters (1882-1916), Louis Thevenet (1874-1930), and Felix De Boeck (1898-1995). Flemish author Herman Teirlinck (1879-1967) was also associated with the group, also known as the "Calevoeters". He also co-chaired a local theater group in Linkebeek with Teirlinck, ''De Eendracht,''. The artists often assembled at the brewer's home, and worked in a loft above the Cafe Les 3 Pigeons across the street from the brewery. This space was provided by Van Haelen, along with ample food and libations. Crates of gueuze were sometimes exchanged for artworks. A private gallery was constructed inside the brewery, and Van Haelen's home was full of fine art and antiquities. Van Haelen was also a friend of famous Belgian artist James Ensor (1860-1949), several of his paintings were even hanging inside the brewery before it was demolished in 1971.

Van Haelen also sponsored the restoration of Beersel Castle from 1928-1939, as an early proponent of tourism to the Senne Valley region. He was said to be the richest man in Beersel before the second world war.

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 ==Frans Van Haelen (1872-1939)==
-Frans Van Haelen was well known as a cultural figure in his time, a patron of the arts and benefactor to the pre-war artist group later known as the ''Brabant Fauves.'' This group included the artists Rik Wouters (1882-1916), Louis Thevenet (1874-1930), and Felix De Boeck (1898-1995). Flemish author Herman Teirlinck (1879-1967) was also associated with the group, also known as the "Calevoeters". With Teirlinck, he also co-chaired ''De Eendracht,'' a local theater group in Linkebeek. The artists often assembled at the brewer's home, and worked in a loft above the Cafe Les 3 Pigeons across the street from the brewery. This space was provided by Van Haelen, along with ample food and libations. Crates of gueuze were sometimes exchanged for artworks. A private gallery was constructed inside the brewery, and Van Haelen's home was full of fine art and antiquities. Van Haelen was also a friend of famous Belgian artist James Ensor (1860-1949), several of his paintings were even hanging inside the brewery before it was demolished in 1971.
+Frans Van Haelen was well known as a cultural figure in his time, a patron of the arts and benefactor to the pre-war artist group later known as the ''Brabant Fauves.'' This group included the artists Rik Wouters (1882-1916), Louis Thevenet (1874-1930), and Felix De Boeck (1898-1995). Flemish author Herman Teirlinck (1879-1967) was also associated with the group, also known as the "Calevoeters". He also co-chaired a local theater group in Linkebeek with Teirlinck, ''De Eendracht,''. The artists often assembled at the brewer's home, and worked in a loft above the Cafe Les 3 Pigeons across the street from the brewery. This space was provided by Van Haelen, along with ample food and libations. Crates of gueuze were sometimes exchanged for artworks. A private gallery was constructed inside the brewery, and Van Haelen's home was full of fine art and antiquities. Van Haelen was also a friend of famous Belgian artist James Ensor (1860-1949), several of his paintings were even hanging inside the brewery before it was demolished in 1971.
 Van Haelen also sponsored the restoration of Beersel Castle from 1928-1939, as an early proponent of tourism to the Senne Valley region. He was said to be the richest man in Beersel before the second world war.