Escapade: TEFAF
Exploring northern Europe and WMF’s inaugural presentation at TEFAF international art fair.
date & time
Location
Maastrict, The Netherlands
This spring, travelers gathered in the Netherlands for a cultural journey through Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg province, timed to WMF’s inaugural presence at The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) — the world’s preeminent organization for fine art, antiques, and design.
This two-day Escapade offered exclusive access to the fair, a cross-border excursion to the historic German city of Aix-la-Chapelle, and a memorable evening at Belgium’s Castle Hex.
This Escapade also celebrated WMF’s milestone participation at TEFAF. For the first time, WMF hosted a booth showcasing our global work in heritage conservation, inviting deeper engagement with the international art and design community.
Key trip activities included:
- VIP access to TEFAF Maastricht, presenting 7,000 years of art history through the finest offerings in fine art, antiques, and design.
- A private visit to Kasteel Wiljre, a country estate where contemporary art and architecture are juxtaposed within the historic setting of a seventeenth century castle and nineteenth gardens.
- A private excursion to Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen), the historic imperial city of Charlemagne, known for its UNESCO-listed cathedral and rich medieval heritage.
- An elegant evening at Castle Hex in Belgium — a rare opportunity to experience the private eighteenth-century estate and celebrate WMF’s 60th anniversary.
- Dedicated time at WMF’s TEFAF presentation, designed by Molyneux Studio and generously supported by Alexis Kugel.
A part of our travel program, WMF Escapade trips are reserved for members of the International Council. Learn more about how you can join.
Escapade: TEFAF
Exploring northern Europe and WMF’s inaugural presentation at TEFAF international art fair.
date & time
Location
Maastrict, The Netherlands
This spring, travelers gathered in the Netherlands for a cultural journey through Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg province, timed to WMF’s inaugural presence at The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) — the world’s preeminent organization for fine art, antiques, and design.
This two-day Escapade offered exclusive access to the fair, a cross-border excursion to the historic German city of Aix-la-Chapelle, and a memorable evening at Belgium’s Castle Hex.
This Escapade also celebrated WMF’s milestone participation at TEFAF. For the first time, WMF hosted a booth showcasing our global work in heritage conservation, inviting deeper engagement with the international art and design community.
Key trip activities included:
- VIP access to TEFAF Maastricht, presenting 7,000 years of art history through the finest offerings in fine art, antiques, and design.
- A private visit to Kasteel Wiljre, a country estate where contemporary art and architecture are juxtaposed within the historic setting of a seventeenth century castle and nineteenth gardens.
- A private excursion to Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen), the historic imperial city of Charlemagne, known for its UNESCO-listed cathedral and rich medieval heritage.
- An elegant evening at Castle Hex in Belgium — a rare opportunity to experience the private eighteenth-century estate and celebrate WMF’s 60th anniversary.
- Dedicated time at WMF’s TEFAF presentation, designed by Molyneux Studio and generously supported by Alexis Kugel.
A part of our travel program, WMF Escapade trips are reserved for members of the International Council. Learn more about how you can join.