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Friday, 23 February 2024

TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht | Art and Antiques Fair at the MECC

TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht |
Art and Antiques Fair at the MECC

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).

Here is a short photo report of TEFAF 2023.

TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht |
Art and Antiques Fair

TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht | Art and Antiques Fair Woodcarving

TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht | Art and Antiques Fair Console table

carved tabel TEFAF 2023 in Maastricht | Art and Antiques Fair

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Friday, 1 April 2016

TEFAF 2016 | The European Fine Art Fair Maastricht | Art & Antiques Fair | MECC

TEFAF 2016 | Art & Antiques Fair Maastricht

Every spring for 25 years now, it’s been an annual tradition to visit TEFAF in Maastricht (Netherlands). I remember my very first time like it was yesterday. It was back in 1990, and it was a true feast for the eyes that managed to leave a lasting impression on me.
In this blog item, we pay a little visit to TEFAF 2016 in Maastricht (MECC). It’s safe to say that this annual event is something that people the world over are eager to visit.

This edition, I was in the company of several students Woodcarving. And what a pleasant and educational day it was!

Visit the TEFAF in Maastricht | Patrick Damiaens

TEFAF 2016

TEFAF Maastricht is without a doubt the most prestigious art fair in Europe. This art and antiques fair is visited by art lovers from all over the world. During the fair, which is traditionally held at the MECC (Exhibition and Congress Centre) in Maastricht, a wide variety of art forms are presented and sold.

From 11 to 20 March 2016, the MECC in Maastricht is transformed into the world’s leading art fair, TEFAF. Because TEFAF is such a trend-setting event, it can count itself among the most renowned art fairs in the world. That is why the fair manages to attract tens of thousands of visitors from home and abroad each year.

The European Fine Art Fair Maastricht | TEFAF 2016

All relevant information on TEFAF Maastricht 2016 can be found in the short summary below. You will find information regarding the location, opening hours, entrance fees, accessibility, etc.

Since 1975, every year, Maastricht becomes home to the European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF). As the name already suggests, this fair is all about art. During the fair, a clear distinction is made between the different art forms. Every art form is put on display in its own section, with 9 sections in total. All forms of art are featured at the fair, ranging from statues to paintings and so much more.

TEFAF is especially renowned for its amazing display of antique works of art and has managed to carve out a name for itself in the art world. TEFAF is spread out over a surface of 31.000 square meters, which harbours approximately 35.000 art pieces that are “up for grabs”.

Every year, the fair can count on nearly 100.000 enthusiastic visitors, of which nearly half come from abroad: a clear indication of its worldwide fame! The fair has a very exclusive character, which doesn’t allow just any art gallery or art merchant to put things on display. Only the most prominent galleries and merchants make an appearance at this event.

MECC

TEFAF 2016

The fair is held at the MECC, which is short for Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre.
The entrance fee for TEFAF amounts to € 40 per person. If you would like a catalogue of the entire art exhibition, the price goes up to € 60 per person. For visitors who plan to visit TEFAF for several days, the season ticket might be a good option. For a total of € 100, this gives you unlimited access to the event for its entire duration.

The following is a short photo report on TEFAF 2016, with some of the lovely objects and art pieces, which I’ve managed to capture on film for you.

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