BRAFA
BRAFA Art Fair is a long-running show that has grown to become truly unmissable. Indeed, it is today one of the leading fairs of its kind in Europe. With approximately 130 top international dealers attending each year, there are at least 10,000 unique items available over the 9 days. The range of mediums and epoques is very wide. Visitors can thus admire and purchase fine furniture, Old Master paintings, delicate watercolours, antique sculptures, bronzes, glassware, ceramics, among other rare and sought-after pieces. Above all, a team of experts verify the pieces that are exhibited to ensure their authenticity. Therefore, collectors can buy in total confidence. In brief, BRAFA is a qualitiative and highly-attended art fair that gather around 66,000 visitors from all over the world annually.
Beatrix Bourdon shares her views!
Managing Director BRAFA
1 minute in the booth
by Pauline Loeb
Opera Gallery at BRAFA 2023
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Galleria Continua at BRAFA 2023
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Brame & Lorenceau at BRAFA 2023
Nosbaum Reding at BRAFA 2023
Costermans Fine Art at BRAFA 2023
BRAFA 2024
Location
Brussels Expo
Heysel
Place de Belgique 1
1020 Brussels
Belgium
Dates
28 January – 4 February 2024
Entrance Fee
General Admission: €25
16-26 years old: €10
Children Under 16: Free
Groups (+10): €15 per person
Mediums
Painting
Sculpture
Jewellery
Furniture…
Art Periods
Antique
Modern
Contemporary
Contact
info@brafa.be
+32 (0)2 513 48 31
Website
Insights BRAFA Art Fair
Beatrix Bourdon
Managing Director BRAFA
What would you say is the DNA of BRAFA?
Quality and professionalism. For years, Brafa has placed quality at the centre of its development strategy: the quality of exhibitors, of the works of art on display, of the fair’s welcome and design, and of its organization. Not to forget the fair’s eclecticism, its broad diversity of styles and periods, and – a characteristic of the fair highly prized by collectors – its friendly atmosphere, openness and energy.
What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?
Our first criterion is always quality; but we also consider each gallery’s speciality in order to safeguard the eclecticism of the event. We are interested in the gallery’s geographical origin too, because we are always keen to increase our foreign clientele. Retaining a balance between artistic disciplines and countries represented is key. We are keen to strengthen our relationship with easily accessible countries with a strong potential for collectors. The more substantial and high quality the fair becomes, the more foreign collectors we will attract. In other words, we aim for an ideal combination of loyal traditional exhibitors who constitute the backbone of the event, while remaining open to prestigious new names that we are proud to welcome among us.
What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?
Every year Brafa provides an extremely attractive range of classical archaeology and pre-Columbian art, tribal art, old masters, modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures and art objects, drawings, engravings and vintage comic strips, Asian art, gold and silverwork, antiquarian books, art objects and curiosities. Our ambition is to offer the best in an extremely wide range of fields and prices. We must be able to exceed the expectations of confirmed collectors who have very specific knowledge and requirements and, at the same time, to encourage art lovers to start a collection or buy a piece of art. The pieces presented appeal to both sectors of the public; alongside museum-worthy pieces, at naturally high prices, it is vital we offer more accessible pieces to encourage people to start a collection or succumb to an impulse! I feel strongly that Brafa must remain an open, generous fair, accessible to all.
“Our ambition is to offer the best in an extremely wide range of fields and prices.”
BRAFA Art Fair © Le Soir
Who is the typical attendee of BRAFA?
Private collectors and art lovers. Buyers at Brafa have a reputation for being cultivated and choosy, curious and open-minded; on the other hand, they are also quite conservative, insofar as they are keen to ensure the long-term investment-value of the objects and artworks they acquire.
What is BRAFA special appeal?
What strategies – physical and digital – will you adopt in the short and medium term?
The Covid crisis has had a big impact on the world of art fairs. Many have been forced to postpone or cancel their normal dates, and a large number have created online editions, or designed new formats. Brafa was lucky to be the last international art fair that could be held in normal conditions in 2020, just before the pandemic broke out, and we have also been very creative with our ‘Brafa in the Galleries’ 2021 edition. We all hope the situation will return to normal in the near future, but we presume this will take some time. That is why we will focus at first on reassuring the visitors and collectors. We can’t wait for our exhibitors to participate again, but our main challenge will be to convince collectors and clients to come back, too.
What are two other art fairs you would suggest?
The Biennale of Florence and TEFAF Maastricht.
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Not to be missed under any circumstances!
Galerie Nathalie Obadia, 3 rue du Cloître Saint-Merri, 75003 Paris.
18 November 2023 - 13 January 2024
#guillaumebresson #nathalieobadia #chiaroscuro #clairobscur #caravage #caravaggio #contemporarypainting #amazingart #artlover #artcurator #artcurators
Dec 1
@guillaume.bresson at @galerieobadia. You have to see this stunning exhibition featuring 8 breathtaking paintings exploring the theme of falling. I love the way Guillaume Bresson takes inspiration from classical painting codes and techniques while bringing an incredibly contemporary touch to it.
Not to be missed under any circumstances!
Galerie Nathalie Obadia, 3 rue du Cloître Saint-Merri, 75003 Paris.
18 November 2023 - 13 January 2024
#guillaumebresson #nathalieobadia #chiaroscuro #clairobscur #caravage #caravaggio #contemporarypainting #amazingart #artlover #artcurator #artcurators
@dejonckheerefineart at @fabparisfair 2023. @lauradejonckheere presents a painting by Pieter Brughel the Younger from 1627.
#pieterbrughel #fabparis #antiquepainting #flemishpainting #oldmaster #oldmasterpaintings #oldmasters #brughel #artworkoftheday #artgallery #artofinstagram
Nov 30
@dejonckheerefineart at @fabparisfair 2023. @lauradejonckheere presents a painting by Pieter Brughel the Younger from 1627.
#pieterbrughel #fabparis #antiquepainting #flemishpainting #oldmaster #oldmasterpaintings #oldmasters #brughel #artworkoftheday #artgallery #artofinstagram
@douwesfineart at @pan_amsterdam 2023. @evertdouwes presents a painting by #jeanpierrecassigneul @cassigneul_official.
#panamsterdam #contemporaryart #figurativeart #figurativepainting #artgallery #artworkofinstagram #paintingoftheday #colorfulart
Nov 28
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#panamsterdam #contemporaryart #figurativeart #figurativepainting #artgallery #artworkofinstagram #paintingoftheday #colorfulart
@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
#raphaeleanfre #watercolour #watercolor #womanartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #artmarket #artgallery #colorfulpainting #feminineart
Nov 27
@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
#raphaeleanfre #watercolour #watercolor #womanartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #artmarket #artgallery #colorfulpainting #feminineart
@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
#fabparis #japaneseartist #postwar #modernart #moderjapaneseart #modernartist #postwarart #japanesemodernart #artgallery #pierresoulages
Nov 26
@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
#fabparis #japaneseartist #postwar #modernart #moderjapaneseart #modernartist #postwarart #japanesemodernart #artgallery #pierresoulages
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
Nov 25
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
Nov 24
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
Nov 23
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
@galerieleage
▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
@galerielouissack
▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
@desmetgallery
▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
@galeriechristophegaillard
▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
@librairiecamillesourget
▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
@galeriemonbrison
▪️Galerie Ludorf: Düsseldorf
@galerieludorff
#fabparis #artfair #artdealer #modernart #antiqueart #contemporaryart #artcurator #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday
Nov 23
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
@galerieleage
▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
@galerielouissack
▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
@desmetgallery
▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
@galeriechristophegaillard
▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
@librairiecamillesourget
▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
@galeriemonbrison
▪️Galerie Ludorf: Düsseldorf
@galerieludorff
#fabparis #artfair #artdealer #modernart #antiqueart #contemporaryart #artcurator #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday
@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
#artleasing #artrenting #fabparis #artfair #artgallery #artparis #grandpalaisephemere #artcollector #contemporaryart #antiqueart #modernart #fineart
Nov 22
@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
#artleasing #artrenting #fabparis #artfair #artgallery #artparis #grandpalaisephemere #artcollector #contemporaryart #antiqueart #modernart #fineart
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
Nov 22
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
@fabparisfair 2023! Born from the merger of Fine Arts and La Biennale, FAB Paris has become much bigger and more international, with 110 carefully selected galleries, from 12 countries. I have truly been impressed by what I’ve seen today. Don’t miss out, I promesse you won’t be disappointed!
22-26 November, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Here are the name of the galleries, in order they appear in the video:
▪️Didier Aaron - A45
@didieraarongallery
▪️Demisch Danant - C29
@demischdanant
▪️Steinitz - A48
@galerie.steinitz
▪️Jean-Baptiste de Proyart - A46
@proyart21books
▪️Galerie Cahn - C10
@galerie_cahn
▪️Galerie Montanari - C7
@cadres_montanari
▪️Lucas Ratton - A38
@galerielucasratton
▪️Xavier Eeckhout - A7
@xaviereeckhout
▪️Galerie Jean-Christophe Charbonnier - C23
@galeriejccharbonnier
▪️Galerie Sismann - A41
@galeriesismann
▪️Brame & Lorenceau - A20
@bramelorenceau
▪️Frédérique Matteo - C9A
@frederique_mattei
▪️Applicat-Prazan - C2
@applicat_prazan @applicatprazan_premium
#fabparis #antiqueart #finejewelry #oldmasterpainting #artlover #artcurator #artenthusiast #modernpainting #romanscuplture #japanesearmor #bronzesculpture #rarebooks #designfurniture #design #artfair
Nov 21
@fabparisfair 2023! Born from the merger of Fine Arts and La Biennale, FAB Paris has become much bigger and more international, with 110 carefully selected galleries, from 12 countries. I have truly been impressed by what I’ve seen today. Don’t miss out, I promesse you won’t be disappointed!
22-26 November, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Here are the name of the galleries, in order they appear in the video:
▪️Didier Aaron - A45
@didieraarongallery
▪️Demisch Danant - C29
@demischdanant
▪️Steinitz - A48
@galerie.steinitz
▪️Jean-Baptiste de Proyart - A46
@proyart21books
▪️Galerie Cahn - C10
@galerie_cahn
▪️Galerie Montanari - C7
@cadres_montanari
▪️Lucas Ratton - A38
@galerielucasratton
▪️Xavier Eeckhout - A7
@xaviereeckhout
▪️Galerie Jean-Christophe Charbonnier - C23
@galeriejccharbonnier
▪️Galerie Sismann - A41
@galeriesismann
▪️Brame & Lorenceau - A20
@bramelorenceau
▪️Frédérique Matteo - C9A
@frederique_mattei
▪️Applicat-Prazan - C2
@applicat_prazan @applicatprazan_premium
#fabparis #antiqueart #finejewelry #oldmasterpainting #artlover #artcurator #artenthusiast #modernpainting #romanscuplture #japanesearmor #bronzesculpture #rarebooks #designfurniture #design #artfair