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BRAFA 2023 in the making
BRAFA will be opening its doors this weekend, from January 29th to February 5th, 2023, at Brussels Expo.
In this video, you can see how hall 3 and 4 of the Brussels Expo are transformed into a art lover’s treasure trove. The decor is filled with the signs of Art Nouveau, the theme chosen for this 68th edition, in a staging by Volume Architecture, which will be celebrating 20 years of collaboration with BRAFA this year.
The fair is renowned for the range of specialities it presents to collectors and art lovers from all over Europe and beyond. This year, once again, it promises more than 10,000 artworks dating from Antiquity to the present day. A real journey of discovery!
Video by NOOT.
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BRAFA 2023: an exceptional turnout for this 68th edition
BRAFA, based at Brussels Expo for the second time, made a big impression on its audiences. 130 exhibitors, including 13 new galleries, displayed their most beautiful treasures in two Halls which had been entirely refurbished in the spirit of Art Nouveau, the theme chosen for this 68th edition. Thanks to the perfectly-curated juxtaposition of eras and styles, the interest of the visitors browsing the aisles was sustained over the course of these 8 days.
65,000 visitors, including collectors, museum curators, decorators and art lovers, came from all over Europe, Japan, Mexico and the United States to discover the Fair, which featured 35% of Belgian galleries and 65% of foreign galleries.
See you at the 69th edition of the BRAFA Art Fair, which will take place from Sunday, January 28th to Sunday, February 4th, 2024. www.brafa.art
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BRAFA 2023: spotlight on some key pieces from the 68th edition
The 68th BRAFA Art Fair will be held from Sunday 29th of January to Sunday 5th of February, 2023, at Brussels Expo - Heysel, an emblematic venue steeped in history.
BRAFA is distinguished by its diversity and its ‘cross-collecting’ particularity, thanks to a perfect blend of styles and eras. Walking around BRAFA is like diving into a world where beauty and elegance impart a form of appeasement. Over the course of 8 days, more than 10,000 works spanning all different styles and periods will be presented by 130 internationally-renowned galleries from 15 countries. For two days prior to the opening of the Fair, the paintings, furniture, art objects, jewellery and sculptures will be analysed by more than 80 experts from around the world, studied by a scientific laboratory and monitored by the Art Loss Register. The fair attracts major art collectors, new buyers, and art lovers curious to see what is on the market.
From the Old Masters to contemporary art, by way of jewellery, sculptures, silverware, design and tribal art, here is an overview of a few key pieces which will be featured at BRAFA 2023.
BRAFA Art Fair
Brussels Expo / Heysel
29 January - 5 February 2023
www.brafa.art
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BRAFA 2022 takes place in Brussels Expo from 19-26 June
This year's BRAFA will take place in Brussels Expo, from Sunday 19 June to Sunday 26 June 2022.
This is a new chapter for the fair, which has developed over time and in different locations: Galerie Louise, BOZAR centre, Tour & Taxis and soon Brussels Expo.
BRAFA is an event not to be missed by collectors from all over Europe and beyond, thanks to the excellence of the galleries, the quality of the artworks, the diversity and the friendly atmosphere.
Every year, BRAFA welcomes around 120 galleries from 15 countries, with more than 20 specialities, from archaeology to contemporary art and design. More than 60,000 visitors experience this wonderful journey every year.
As soon as you enter BRAFA, the magic begins. In just a few hours, art lovers can discover their favourite galleries with unique artworks in elegant surroundings. The booths, the flowers, the general decoration, everything is aimed at making a visit to the fair as pleasant as possible.
This year, the guest of honour, the renowned Belgian artist Arne Quinze, will brighten up the event with his colourful creations.
The new venue, Brussels Expo, is an important legacy of the 1935 and 1958 World Fairs in Brussels, with the famous Atomium as its landmark. Brussels Expo was built to host international fairs and meetings. BRAFA is easily accessible by plane, train, car or public transport, whatever your point of departure. Brussels Expo is close to the city centre of Brussels, which offers a wide variety of world-class museums, wonderful restaurants and lively bars.
BRAFA, one of the most inspiring fairs in the world.
Enjoy the beginning of Summer with BRAFA.
BRAFA 2022: a 67th luminous edition
The 67th edition of BRAFA, taking place from Sunday, June 19th to Sunday, June 26th, 2022, opens under a bright summer sun. As soon as they enter the Fair, visitors will be charmed by a richly-coloured decor inviting them to escape and dream. Elegantly flowered, covered with a unique carpet, and embellished by sculptures, paintings and drawings by our Belgian guest of honour, Arne Quinze, the fair welcomes 115 Belgian and international exhibitors spread over two Palaces (3 and 4) at Brussels Expo, an emblematic venue steeped in history.
Whilst this change of scenery has undoubtedly breathed new life into BRAFA, the fair has also retained its essential values: quality, authenticity and eclecticism. Collectors will be able to explore the aisles where long-standing galleries and 18 new exhibitors are displayed in a circuit that promotes discovery and a mix of styles.
The international BRAFA Art Fair 2022: a selection of major art works
The 67th edition of the international BRAFA Art Fair will take place between Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 June 2022 at Brussels Expo. A unique occasion to admire several millennia of artistic creation thanks to 115 established and new art galleries.
BRAFA 2020 in Brussels: almost ready for its 65th edition!
Almost time to open doors of the 65th edition of the Brussels Art Fair, better known as BRAFA, one of the most inspiring art fairs in the world. Time for a little sneak peek of the build-up! It took 75 carpenters, 15 painters, 10 electricians, 15 upholsterers, 20 carpet layers and 6 man logistics to mount the fair, using 6000 litres of paint, 5,500 pieces of wall and 15,750 m² of carpet...
BRAFA is located in Tour & Taxis, a magnificent site that is part of Brussels’ industrial heritage. The fair is known for its welcoming atmosphere, eclecticism and elegance. BRAFA’s size means you can get a good impression of the fair in a few hours, leaving you lots of time to linger over your favourite pieces! The fair will be open from 26 January - 2 February 2020.
Learn more at www.brafa.art
Video by RGB Media
BRAFA 2020: the fair of a thousand temptations...
January is BRAFA month! BRAFA, short for Brussels Art Fair, will open from 26 January to 2 February 2020. The 133 Belgian and international galleries gathered on the site of Tour & Taxis offer a thousand temptations to warm the hearts of all art lovers and to arouse the keen interest of the most discerning collectors.
Beautiful, rare and exceptional art objects blend harmoniously, while paying tribute to creativity from the earliest times to the present day. BRAFA offers the pleasure of discovering and admiring thousands of works of art, discussing these with dealers and learning about market developments, completing your collection or interior, or more simply being tempted...
BRAFA chose to mark its 65th edition with an unprecedented initiative, the charity auction of five original segments of the Berlin Wall. In the past, these intimidating monoliths were instruments of separation and suffering, but this time they will be used for legitimate causes such as medical research, the integration of people with disabilities or for cultural heritage. Learn more at www.brafa.art.
Video by RGB Media
BRAFA Art Fair 2020: meet the exhibitors
The BRAFA Art Fair, created in 1956, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fairs, famous for the high quality fine art, antiques, modern and contemporary art and design it offers.
133 leading galleries from 14 countries participate in the art fair, covering 20 specialities. The fair is known for its welcoming atmosphere, eclecticism and elegance. BRAFA's size means you can get a good impression of the fair in a few hours, leaving you lots of time to linger over your favourite pieces! In this video, dealers share their thoughts on the fair, giving peek behind the scenes.
This year, BRAFA stretches from 26 January through 2 February 2020. As the first major art event of the year, it is considered a reliable barometer of the art market.
For more information see www.brafa.art
Video by RGB Media.
A glimpse of BRAFA 2019
The Brussels Art Fair (BRAFA) is one of the leading European art and antiques fairs that dates back to 1956. With a consistent focus on high quality, authenticity and diversity, BRAFA offers treasures of classicism, modern & contemporary art and design, covering more than 20 specialities.
BRAFA welcomes 135 top art and antiques dealers from 16 countries to exhibit at the fair. The fair’s exhibitor selection process is rigorous, and all objects are verified by an international committee of more than 100 independent experts.
Last year over 66,000 art enthusiasts from Belgium and beyond attended BRAFA 2019 to marvel at 5000 years of art history in a friendly and elegant athmosphere… This new record highlights the loyalty of BRAFA’s collectors and visitors and the event’s reputation for excellence.
BRAFA is not just an art fair, it is an event devoted to the promotion of art in all its forms. Every year, it hosts a special exhibition commissioned by a guest of honour: an important museum, a cultural institution or an artist.
As a favourite place of new encounters and shared passions, the fair also organizes daily a series of free Art Talks given by internationally renowned curators, experts and collectors as well as Art Tours about the masterpieces on show.
Over the years, BRAFA has become one of the most inspiring art fairs…
Save the date for BRAFA 2020: 26 January - 2 February.
Tour & Taxis, Brussels
More information: www.brafa.art
Video by RGB Media
Gilbert & George celebrate becoming BRAFA's Guest of Honour in 2019...
The international BRAFA Art Fair is proud to welcome Gilbert & George as Guest of Honour of its 2019 edition (Tour & Taxis, Brussels, 26 January - 3 February).
In the half century that they have lived and created art together as Living Sculptures, embarked on a visionary journey through the modern world, always together and always alone, Gilbert & George have created fiercely singular Anti-Art that is poetic, primal and emotionally driven.
Having started out as performance artists, they became famous for their large-scale photo pieces. These are often in very bright colours with superimposed black gridlines evoking the windows of yesteryear. The images are contemporary and immediately recognisable, with most placing portraits of both artists in the picture.
Although their art draws inspiration from (their) daily life, the vision they offer is in turns metaphysical, mystical, or polemical, but always with a touch of humour and conveying a message.
At BRAFA 2019, they will present five recent large-scale works that will be placed at various spots throughout the fair. Their quirky vision of the world is sure to be a hit in the land of surrealism!
The five pictures that will be presented have all been selected by Gilbert & George. There are from big scaled recent series: the ‘Jack Freak Pictures’ (2008), the ‘London Pictures’ (2010), the ‘Scapegoating Pictures’ (2013) and the ‘Beard Pictures’ (2016).
Image courtesy Gilbert & George / White Cube / Albert Baronian.
Video by RGB Media, filmed on November 2nd, 2018, in the Studio of Gilbert & George.
Gilbert & George insights as BRAFA 2019 Guest of Honour
The international BRAFA Art Fair is proud to welcome Gilbert & George as Guest of Honour of its 2019 edition (Tour & Taxis, Brussels, 26 January - 3 February). On this occasion, the international renowned duo opened the doors to their London studio to shed light onto their creative process, marked by using "our head, our souls and our sex". Hence, the ideal viewers of Gilbert & George's pictures will read the visuals using their heads, souls and sex.
In the half century that they have lived and created art together as Living Sculptures, embarked on a visionary journey through the modern world, always together and always alone, Gilbert & George have created fiercely singular Anti-Art that is poetic, primal and emotionally driven.
At BRAFA 2019, they will present five recent large-scale works that will be placed at various spots throughout the fair. Their quirky vision of the world is sure to be a hit in the land of surrealism!
The five pictures that will be presented have all been selected by Gilbert & George. There are from big scaled recent series: the ‘Jack Freak Pictures’ (2008), the ‘London Pictures’ (2010), the ‘Scapegoating Pictures’ (2013) and the ‘Beard Pictures’ (2016).
Image courtesy Gilbert & George / White Cube / Albert Baronian.
Video by RGB Media, filmed on November 2nd, 2018, in the Studio of Gilbert & George.
ROCAD.be exhibits at BRAFA 2019 to celebrate its 100th anniversary
ROCAD.be has been invited to exhibit at BRAFA 2019 to celebrate its centennial anniversary. During this 64th edition of BRAFA Art Fair, ROCAD.be exhibits more than forty iconic masterpieces in a specially designed space. All of these works of art have been sold by members of the Belgian professional association to collectors and museums. ROCAD.be also took this opportunity to publish a magnificent book shedding light on more than 100 art pieces and their stories, coming from its members.
ROCAD.be will richly celebrate its 100th jubilee during BRAFA. The professional association is taking this opportunity to exhibit about forty exceptional art works in a 100 square meter space: old masters and modern paintings, decorative arts, tribal arts, porcelain, silverwork, archaeology and antique furniture. All of these works of art have been sold by ROCAD.be members to collectors and museums, and only represent a small part of the association’s activities. None of the works are for sale, as they come from private collections. The exhibited pieces are a reflection of the quality and the diversity of its members, and will each try to tell a very personal story to the public.
Some highlights included are:
- Two works by Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte (1898-1967)
- An exceptional Chinese Bodhissatva from the 6th century AD
- A very rare earthenware Djenné statue from Mali
- A fine service « aux oiseaux de Buffon » from the Tournai Manufacture, Belgium, 18th century
- A pair of firedogs by Pierre Gouthière, 18th century, of which only one other example is known in the Palace of Versailles
- A portrait by Belgian painter Henri Evenepoel (1872-1899)
A lecture will be organised on Sunday January 27th at 2PM – a part of the BRAFA Art Talks - to familiarise the public with ROCAD’s activities.
Video by RGB Media.
Save the date for the BRAFA Art Fair 2019
Video produced by RGB Media.nl
The Making of the BRAFA Art Fair 2019
Countdown starts to the 64th edition of the Brussels Art Fair BRAFA, one of the most inspiring art and antiques fairs in the world! The international art event will feature 20 specialities covering 15,400 m². BRAFA is located in Tour & Taxis, a magnificent site that is part of Brussels’ industrial heritage. Watch how the team of Stabilo International builds the fair and catch a glimpse of what 133 leading art dealers from 16 countries have in store for you...
Interested to explore the treasures on display? We welcome you to BRAFA 2019 at Tour & Taxis in Brussels between January 26th and February 3rd, 2019.
Video produced by RGB Media
Why you should visit the BRAFA Art Fair in 2020
The international Brussels Art Fair (BRAFA) is an exceptional showcase of high quality and rare pieces dating from the Bronze Age to the present day, covering some 5000 years of history.
BRAFA is known for its welcoming atmosphere, eclecticism and elegance. The fair attracts major art collectors, new buyers, and art lovers curious to see what is on the market.
Every edition, 135 top art and antiques dealers from 16 countries are invited to exhibit at the fair. They are happy to take their time and share their knowledge and expertise with you. The exhibitor selection process is rigorous, and all objects are verified by an international committee of more than 100 independent experts.
The next BRAFA edition will open at Tour & Taxis Brussels between Sunday 26 January and Sunday 2 February 2020. Learn more at www.brafa.art
Video by RGB Media.
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Meet the exhibitors of the BRAFA Art Fair 2018
The international Brussels Art Fair BRAFA is an exceptional showcase of high quality and rare pieces dating from the Bronze Age to the present day, covering some 5000 years of history. The fair is known for its welcoming atmosphere, eclecticism and elegance. Meet some of the 2018 exhibitors and visit the fair at Tour & Taxis between 27 January and 4 February 2018!
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