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Arte-Fact Fine Art at BRAFA 2026 - Forgotten Stories – A Tribute to Connections

At BRAFA 2026, Arte-Fact Fine Art presents Forgotten Stories, inviting visitors to discover stories hidden beneath the surface of paint and time; connections between artists and patrons, courts and cultures, inspiration and creation. 

Forgotten Stories takes visitors on a journey across Europe: from the glory of the Dutch Golden Age, through Antwerp’s artistic brilliance and Brussels’
courtly splendour, to the creative exchanges with Spain and Italy. A special thread in the presentation honours female voices, highlighting them not as marginal figures but as essential strands in the tapestry of artistic creation. 

“Old Master paintings hold a magic beyond their beauty; they whisper forgotten stories and timeless inspirations. For the visitors of BRAFA, we hope to create a bridge across time, connecting them to the artists and stories of centuries past,” says gallery founder Claudia Walendy.

To be discovered at stand 132.

Domenico Puligo (Florence, 1492-1527), Madonna and Child with the young Saint John the Baptist, Oil on panel, 95 x 72 cm

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Arte-Fact Fine Art at BRAFA 2026 — Forgotten Stories: A Tribute to Connections

BRAFA Art Fair is delighted to spotlight Arte-Fact Fine Art, a new exhibitor whose expertise and scholarship bring fresh depth to the world of Old Master paintings.

Specialised in works from the 16th to the 18th century, Arte-Fact Fine Art combines connoisseurship with rigorous research, guiding collectors through the interconnected histories of artists, patrons, courts, and cultures. Their approach embraces not only the market but the full ecosystem of attribution, provenance, conservation, and interdisciplinary study.

For BRAFA 2026, the gallery presents Forgotten Stories — a compelling journey across Europe’s artistic centres - from the glory of the Dutch Golden Age, through the artistic flourishing of Antwerp and the court of Brussels, to the creative exchanges with Spain and Italy.

A special focus is dedicated to female voices in art history — as essential contributors whose impact continues to resonate.

“Old Master paintings hold a magic beyond their beauty; they whisper forgotten stories and timeless inspirations. For the visitors of BRAFA, we hope to create a bridge across time, connecting them to the artists and stories of centuries past,” says Claudia Walendy, founder of Arte-Fact Fine Art.

Tune in here and discover how these works reveal connections that bind centuries together — and join us at BRAFA where art history becomes a living encounter.

📍 BRAFA Art Fair 2026
🗓️ 25 January – 1 February | Brussels Expo
🎟️ Tickets & info: www.brafa.art

BRAFA Principal Sponsor: Delen Private Bank

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CONTACT

Antwerp

By appointment only

BE- Antwerp

t. +32 (0)3 361 69 81

info@af-fineart.com | www.af-fineart.com

A propos

Arte-Fact Fine Art se consacre aux peintures des maîtres anciens du XVIe au XVIIIe siècle. Alliant expertise du marché de l’art et engagement profond envers la recherche, la galerie offre aux collectionneurs des conseils éclairés ainsi qu’une approche pluridisciplinaire de l’acquisition, de l’étude et de la conservation. Au moyen des recherches approfondies; archivistiques, historiques, techniques et iconographiques, chaque tableau est examiné en collaboration avec des restaurateurs, des scientifiques et des spécialistes. Ce processus fondé sur la recherche vise non seulement à préserver la beauté et l’intégrité d’une œuvre d’art, mais aussi à dévoiler les strates de signification, de contexte et de connexion qui révèlent sa place dans l’histoire, l’un des piliers fondateurs de la galerie. Depuis sa création, Arte-Fact Fine Art a traité plus de 500 œuvres, dont plusieurs ont intégré d’importantes collections muséales. La galerie est profondément engagée à partager la beauté et les histoires des peintures de maîtres anciens.

Founded : 2019

Specialisations

Maîtres anciens

Associations

ROCAD Royal Chamber of Art dealers