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TEFAF New York Programming

TEFAF New York offers a rich lineup of programming that connects you with leading experts from the TEFAF global art community. TEFAF Programming aims to foster conversations between some of the world’s most illustrious minds, covering inspiring industry insights for new and experienced art collectors and lovers.

The recordings of the 2026 TEFAF Talks, held at the veterans Room in the Park Avenue Armory in New York, are now accessible below. 

Past Programs

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Presented by Bank of America

Art and Philanthropy: The Intersection of Collecting, Board Leadership, and Social Impact

This two-part conversation explores how private collecting and institutional leadership can drive public impact, from individual philanthropy and board engagement to museum-led social initiatives
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Presented by The Art Newspaper

Curating History: Hans Ulrich Obrist in Conversation

The talk examines how contemporary curating, through archives, memory, and overlooked histories reshapes and expands art history
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Presented by Artnet

Who Supports Art Now? Patronage in a Shifting Cultural Landscape

How today’s most dynamic patrons are rethinking support—fueling artists, building communities, and reshaping the future of cultural stewardship
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Presented by AXA XL

From Private Collection to Public Mission: Christian Levett in Conversation

Christian Levett reflects on how private collecting can evolve into a public mission, drawing on his experience as the founder of FAMM
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Presented by The World of Interiors

Interiors Shaped by Memory: How Materials Carry Stories Across Time

A conversation on how natural materials shape interior spaces and connect us to place, memory, and identity
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Presented by ICOM-CC

Behind the Threads: Restoring a Renaissance Tapestry

An inside look at the conservation of a rare Renaissance tapestry and the challenges of preserving fragile textile heritage
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

Material, Form and Abstraction: Sean Scully and Tony Cragg in Conversation

Two leading artists in conversation on material, form, and the evolving language of abstraction
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Presented by AXA XL

Multigenerational Collecting: Exploring the Hill Collection Across Generations

Explore the Hill family’s multigenerational approach to collecting art and its impact on the Hill Art Foundation
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Presented by Bank of America

Art and Philanthropy: Collecting with Purpose

Collector Allison Berg addresses the philanthropic journey in founding the A&L Berg Foundation and their vision for supporting the arts
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Presented by Artnet

The Thrill of the Chase: Discovery Across Art, Design, and Scenography

Three experts discuss the thrill of discovery across art and design and constructing cross-disciplinary narratives through their finds
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Presented by ICOM-CC

The Black Book of Hours and the Role of Philanthropy in Manuscript Preservation

Shedding light on the collaborative efforts of conservators and philanthropists in preserving cultural treasures
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

Seeking the Sentiment of Home: The Smithsonian Design Triennial

On the making of this year’s Smithsonian Design Triennial, examine the evolving meaning of home as part of our shared cultural history
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Presented by The Art Newspaper

Environmental Threats: Safeguarding the Getty Collection

Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust on the challenges of cultural preservation, balancing digital accessibility with physical protection of art
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

Reinventing the Museum: The Princeton University Art Museum

Curators Karl Kusserow and Alexandra Foradas discuss the history and future of one of the oldest collecting institutions ahead of its reopening in fall 2025
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Presented by The World of Interiors

A Centennial Celebration: The Enduring Legacy of Art Deco

Marking 100 years of Art Deco, discover the movement’s perpetual influence on modern design and contemporary aesthetic currents
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Presented by Bank of America

Italian Art on a Global Level: Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu’s Vision for Magazzino

Collectors Olnick and Spanu share the story behind the only American museum dedicated to Italian art
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Presented by The Art Newspaper & Myriad USA

The Road Ahead for Giving Back: Shifting Strategies for Art Philanthropy

After a century of fundraising strategies for the arts, how are younger generations changing perspectives on charitable giving in the art world?
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Presented by Artnet

The Next Generation of Connoisseurs: Creating New Legacies for Collections

Three prominent figures from the worlds of art and design explore what it means to be a connoisseur today
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

The Oldest Museum in NYC: Exploring the New-York Historical Society’s Multifaceted Collection

With 2024 marking an important year in the history of New York, how does the museum reflect the city’s past, present, and future?
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

The Frick Looking Forward: Tracing the Evolution of the Museum

After 14 years as its director, Ian Wardropper looks back at his tenure at The Frick Collection and what the future might hold for one of New York’s most beloved museums
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Presented by ICOM-CC

A Dedication to Conservation: Safeguarding the Future of the Field

This conversation on conservation, in collaboration with ICOM-CC, explores current efforts and future opportunities in the field of conservation
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Presented by Bank of America

Art and Succession: Collections and the Next Collector

Exploring how the next generations can shape the future and legacy of art collections
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Presented by The Financial Times

The Shifting Landscape of the Asian Art Market

Three art market experts share their perspectives from China, Japan, and Korea
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Presented by Artnet

The Art of Connoisseurship: Cultivating Expertise in the 21st Century

Three experts discuss the present and future of connoisseurship
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Presented by AAMAC

Leadership Now: Empowerment in the Museum

Four new museum leaders discuss how they approach empowerment in public institutions
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Presented by The World of Interiors, in partnership with APAA

The Future of Classicism

Reimagining Tradition in Contemporary Architecture and Design
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Presented by ICOM-CC

Conversations on Conservation: Making the Invisible Visible

Discussing the restoration of a modern work of art by Egon Schiele at the Neue Galerie
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Presented by Cultural Emergency Response

Cultural Emergency Response: Protection of Heritage in Times of War

The exceptional stories of cultural first aiders on the frontline protecting collections and heritage sites
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

New Ways of Seeing: How Display Changes the Perception of Collections

Exploring the relationship between the display of objects in museums and how this affects our understanding of collections
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Presented by APAA

Setting Standards for Art Advisors

Three art professionals discuss their role in assisting collectors to acquire exceptional works of art
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