VIP Private Guided Tour of BRAFA Art Fair

With a heritage spanning seven decades and, this year, a record number of exhibitors—147 galleries from 18 countries—BRAFA ranks among the finest art fairs in Europe.

BRAFA offers TheMerode members a privileged visit of the fair, guided by an Ambassador. Whether art world personalities or major collectors, the Ambassadors share their personal highlights during one-hour guided tours, showcasing some of the most remarkable works among the thousands of rare pieces on display. Renowned for its quality and eclecticism, the fair covers a wide range of specialties, including Antiquities, Old Master paintings, classical African art, antique furniture and design, textiles, rare books, jewelry, and contemporary art.

The 2026 edition of BRAFA will honor the King Baudouin Foundation, celebrating its 50th anniversary, and will present several exceptional works from Belgium’s cultural heritage at its stand.

Arrive by your own means.

Venue: BRAFA at Brussels Expo, Heysel, Halls 3, 4 (entrance) and 8, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Brussels 

Programme

11:15 AM – Meeting point (at the fair entrance)

11:30 AM – Guided visit with an Ambassador

12:45 PM – Walking lunch

Afternoon: Free visit of the fair (closing at 7:00 PM)

Catalogue offered upon exit (one per couple).

Ambassadors for the Guided Visit:

• FR: Gérald Watelet (Interior Designer)
• NL: Olivier Onghena 't Hooft (Author & Entrepreneur) 
• ENG: Christiane Struyven (Speaker on 20th century Art and Author)