About Delen Private Bank & Belgian Art

Our love for art as leitmotif

Delen Private Bank has a soft spot for Belgian art. A fondness that becomes apparent through the design of our interiors, the art exhibitions held in our offices and through partnerships established with galleries, artists and art fairs. This is how we support Belgian art in all its various forms.

Art is a source of inspiration, connection and joy. It has been an integral part of the bank’s identity from early on. The arrival of art enthusiast Filips De Ferm, who joined the bank’s executive committee in the nineties, further fuelled Delens love for art. Filips advised Delen on the purchase of its first artworks, helped build its modest collection and sparked the bank’s predilection for post-war abstract art. This proved to be an art movement that perfectly complements the look and feel of our office spaces, the latter being carefully designed by Marie-Alix Delen and her daughter Anne-Sophie.

A harmonious interplay

Delen cherishes what is valuable. In addition to the care of our clients’ assets, we look after artistic and historical heritage. It is our way of encouraging creativity and ensuring preservation across generations.

On entering the bank, you are greeted by an inviting atmosphere evoked by the harmony between artworks, antiques and interior design features. These artworks trigger all kinds of emotions, invite dialogue and broaden our horizon. The warm interiors inspire a sense of trust and serenity. That interplay provides an all-round experience for clients and visitors alike.

Paramount partnerships

The bank’s passion extends far beyond its office walls. Delen supports various artistic initiatives and is proud partner of art institutions like KMSKA in Antwerp, Musée de la Photographie in Charleroi and Mu.ZEE in Ostend. We are also committed to long-term collaborations with art fairs such as BRAFA, Art Brussels and Luxembourg Art Week.

The Belgian art scene is rich in leading artists and collections. There are many artistic gems to discover and we are happy to help highlight them. Thanks to collaborations with galleries and artists, we can organise temporary exhibitions in our offices and give prominence to upcoming talent.

As a bank, we strive for sustainable growth, a philosophy we also apply to the support of fine arts. Rather than building an extensive art collection ourselves, Delen focuses on partnerships with galleries, museums and art fairs. In this way, we create a broader support base to offer artists a platform and contribute to the development of the art world.