An Exceptional Panorama from Old Masters to Modern, Design and Contemporary Art
With nearly 150 galleries from 18 countries, BRAFA Art Fair 2026 confirms its status as one of Europe’s most influential art-market events. Known for its rigorous selections, cross-period narratives and museum-quality works, the Brussels fair continues to attract collectors, curators and institutions from across the world.
This year’s edition promises a remarkable balance of Old Masters, modern and contemporary art, African arts, design, and decorative arts — making BRAFA 2026 a must-see in the global art-fair calendar.
Below is a focused selection of the galleries that will define the fair in 2026, the ones international professionals are already talking about.
1. Old Masters : The Historic Anchors of the Fair
Galerie Claes (Brussels) – Stand 41
A global reference in classical African arts, Didier Claes is one of the fair’s cornerstones. Expect exceptional museum-level pieces and rare provenances that set market standards.
Galerie de Jonckheere (Switzerland) – Stand 36
Famous for its Flemish and Dutch Old Masters, the Geneva-based gallery consistently draws major collectors and curators. A highlight for anyone researching European masterworks.
Lampronti Gallery (Monaco) – Stand 70
A highly anticipated newcomer. Lampronti brings an exceptional selection of Italian and European Old Masters, strengthening BRAFA’s historical offering.
Colnaghi (UK/Spain/Belgium/USA) – Stand 40
As one of the world’s oldest art dealers, Colnaghi presents rare pieces ranging from archaeology to Old Masters — always one of the fair’s most visited stands.
2. Modern & Contemporary Art : International Highlights
La Patinoire Royale | Valérie Bach (Brussels) – Stand 053
A major Belgian institution with a strong international identity. Expect a mix of installations, painting, modern design and major European artists.
Galerie Christophe Gaillard (Paris/Brussels) – Stand 102
Known for its focus on the 1960s–1990s avant-garde, the gallery offers a powerful dialogue between historical works and contemporary creation.
MARUANI MERCIER (Brussels) – Stand 116
A leading gallery for post-war and contemporary art, emblematic of the fair’s high-level programming.
Nosbaum Reding (Luxembourg/Brussels) – Stand 141
Combining photography, installations and painting, the gallery continues to shape the contemporary scene in Brussels.
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3. Rising Galleries & Newcomers to Watch
Arte-Fact Fine Art (Belgium) – Stand 132
A promising new participant specialising in 16th–18th-century Old Masters, already noticed by institutions.
Galerie Greta Meert (Brussels) – Stand 61
A major figure of post-war and conceptual art, joining BRAFA for the first time with a highly curated selection.
Mulier Mulier Gallery (Belgium) – Stand 21
Expect a sharp selection of Arte Povera, conceptual art, Pop Art and minimalism — a highlight for collectors of post-1960 movements.
Martos Gallery (New York) – Stand 128
A surprise entry from the U.S., presenting international contemporary artists, including museum-level works generating early buzz.
4. Design & Decorative Arts: A Renewed Vision
Maisonjaune Studio (France) – Stand 136
Known for its rare design pieces from the 1950s to today, and a fresh, contemporary vision.
Laurent Schaubroeck (Belgium) – Stand 146
A reference for Brazilian modernism, featuring exceptional works by Jorge Zalszupin and Sergio Rodrigues.
MassModernDesign (Netherlands) – Stand 105
A must-see for mid-century design enthusiasts, bringing together Scandinavian and Brazilian icons.
5. Guest of Honour 2026: The King Baudouin Foundation
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the King Baudouin Foundation presents an exceptional “ephemeral museum” featuring Belgian heritage treasures: Old Masters, jewellery, modern art and design.
Its conference programme, the KBF Art Talks, positions the foundation as a key intellectual player of the fair.
Why BRAFA Art Fair 2026 Matters on the International Scene
BRAFA 2026 stands out because it masterfully blends:
- Old Masters and contemporary artists,
- global design and Belgian heritage,
- museum-quality works and market innovations,
- an intimate scale and exceptional artistic density.
In a market dominated by mega-fairs, BRAFA maintains a refined, human-sized model — a quality that collectors appreciate and that makes it one of Europe’s most respected fairs.
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