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Brussels & the ninth art

RUSSELS is the European capital of the comic strip, known here as ‘La Bande Dessinée’ – shortened to BD and pronounced ‘bay day’. Here, the medium is surreal, absurd and often political, frequently lampooning politicians and addressing issues like global warming, racism and terrorism. The city that gave the world René Magritte calls the comic strip ‘The Ninth Art’, and has a museum dedicated to it. Brussels is one of Europe’s best short-break destinations, with great restaurants and bars,

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