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BRAFA 2025: Where Art Meets Innovation in a Groundbreaking 70th Edition

From January 26 to February 2, 2025, Brussels will showcase the beating heart of ancient and modern art with the 70th edition of BRAFA, Art Fair at Brussels Expo, featuring more than 130 international galleries.

The presence of prominent galleries from around the world guarantees a high standard that draws collectors and enthusiasts alike from far and wide.  Many exhibitors have been part of the fair for decades, bringing their expertise and passion to each edition. For instance, Axel Vervoordt, a mainstay of the fair since 1976, designs stands with his son Boris, combining a unique blend of archaeological objects, Oriental sculptures, 18th-century furniture, and contemporary artworks. Similarly, Gallery De Jonckheere, based in Geneva and led by brothers Georges and François De Jonckheere presenting annually exceptional works by Old and modern masters, thus enhancing the fair’s diversity and quality.

Haroldt Kintde Roodenbeke

Innovation Meets Tradition or BRAFA Art Talks 2025: Tackling Contemporary Challenges

Besides being an important platform for the exchange of major art-historical works, BRAFA is famous for its rich cultural program. The 2025 edition will be no different, with visitors benefiting from a full calendar of conferences through the BRAFA Art Talks, a series of discussions around the hot topics in art and collecting. BRAFA has always represented excellence in the fields of antique and modern art. But the fair is paying heed to new technologies and changes in the market, proving that it can change with the times, forward looking while remaining true to its origins.

This year’s BRAFA Art Talks will address issues reflecting the current challenges and opportunities of the global art market. Some of the most anticipated topics are around the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for the Art World. Experts will discuss how these technologies are transforming the art scene from the creation process to the management and monetization of art.

Additionally, there will be in-depth conversations about collecting with sessions aimed at giving attendees useful tools for negotiating a rapidly changing market. The conferences will provide a platform to review contemporary art market trends; data, projections and case studies will be presented by internationally acclaimed experts.

Galerie Jean-François Cazeau

As Belgium’s leading art fair, BRAFA is not just celebrating its 70th edition, but also positioning itself as a platform for discussion about expanding the parameters of art and collecting. It further cements Brussels as an international nexus for the art world.