TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht
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Maastricht's TEFAF is generally regarded as the world's most important fair for fine art, antiques and design. This temporary museum with 270 prestigious dealers from some 20 countries, TEFAF is a true showcase for the best works of art currently on the market.

In addition to traditional works of art such as old master paintings, decorative antiques and classical antiquities that cover about half of the fair, there is also a focus on modern and contemporary art, jewellery, 20th-century design and works on paper.

For some visiting TEFAF for the first time, the prevailing atmosphere is a little intimidating and impressions can be overwhelming, these visitors don't quite know what they are seeing, feel out of place or can't quite grasp the offerings at this temporary exhibition.

People who only wear tailored suits at official occasions feel compelled to do so at TEFAF too, what triggers this decision don't know, is it the quality on offer or is it the atmosphere in the air. Or do they feel they are on sacred ground ;) ?... After 33 years of TEFAF, it still remains a mystery to me why these visitors need to dress up so much.

Personally, I just put on my everyday clothes, because let's face it, for the largest group of visitors it remains a 'temporary museum'. Artworks and paintings on display, the chances of never seeing them again are extremely high if they disappear into a private art collection.

A day ticket costs 45 Euro (2023), a lot many would think but this amount is comparable for a visit to two Amsterdam museums. (without a museum card).