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TEFAF Talks

TEFAF offers a rich lineup of programming that connects you with leading experts from the TEFAF global art community. The recordings of the 2026 TEFAF Talks held in Maastricht and New York are 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

Collecting for the Public: The Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Milan

Giovanna Forlanelli Rovati and Lucio Rovati discuss how private collecting can be turned into a public mission, through the Fondazione Luigi Rovati, Milan.
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Presented by The Financial Times

The Future of The Met: Max Hollein in Conversation

Max Hollein in dialogue on how leading cultural institutions are responding to opportunities and challenges with their stewardship of objects, exhibitions, audiences, and supporters.
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Artnet
Presented by Artnet

The Thrill of the Chase: From Discovery to Acquisition

Highlighting the strategic decisions behind institutional collecting, this conversation explores how museums pursue and secure exceptional artworks.
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ICOM
Presented by ICOM-CC

Peter Paul Rubens’ The Boar Hunt: Tracing Authorship in a Wooden Panel

An inside look at the restoration of a Rubens’ painting, and how technical research reshape questions of authorship.
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Presented by Cultural Emergency Response

Heritage as Memory: Art, Identity, and Belonging

This panel explores cultural heritage as living memory and considers how culture and artistic practice play a role in protecting identity, belonging, and cultural continuity in times of crisis and uncertainty.
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Presented by The World of Interiors

A Rekindled Love for Wall Covering

Explore the renewed interest in wall coverings, examining how historic craft traditions are being reinterpreted by designers and makers to shape layered contemporary interiors.
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Apollo
Presented by Apollo Magazine

Beauty, Brilliance, and Craftsmanship: The Expanded Galleries of the Gilbert Collection at the V&A 

Discover how a landmark gallery expansion at the V&A is reshaping the presentation and interpretation of the celebrated Gilbert Collection.
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Beyond Economic Impact: Rethinking Culture in Public Policy

As a platform for meaningful discourse and collaboration on key issues, the TEFAF Summit seeks to drive awareness and promote action in the art world
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The Evolving Role of Private Museums

Leading voices from private museums explore how private museums balance legacy and innovation as their role in the cultural landscape continues to evolve
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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 AXA XL

Multigenerational Collecting: Carrying on the Legacy of the Kremer Collection Through Virtual Reality

George and Joël Kremer explore the dynamics of collecting as a family endeavor and the future of the Kremer Collection
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Presented by The Financial Times

A Life in Ceramics: Artist and Author Edmund de Waal in Conversation

From history and family to place and poetry, explore key influences on Edmund de Waal’s work
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Presented by Artnet

Contemporary Connoisseurship: Reframing Art History’s Narrative

Examining the shifting art historical practices and the concept of connoisseurship with the Van Gogh Museum and The Frick Collection
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Presented by ICOM-CC powered by AON

Conversations on Conservation: The Timeless Craftsmanship of Manuscripts

A rare behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming restoration of “Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry”, the most significant illustrated manuscript of the 15th century
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CER
Presented by Cultural Emergency Response

Preserving Heritage Through Weaving and Textile Arts

Explore how textile arts and weaving have shaped identity, fostered resilience, empowered communities, and preserved heritage in times of crisis
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World of Interiors

Past Meets Present: Placemaking in Interior Design Today

Discover how interior design and design philosophies can reflect local history and culture to create spaces that feel connected to their surroundings
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

Archives, Museums, and the Key to Unlocking the Past

Discover how institutional archives and museums are transforming experiences of and approaches to art history and its public accessibility
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Reimagining Philanthropy: New Models for Private Funding in the Arts

As a platform for meaningful discourse and collaboration on key issues, the TEFAF Summit seeks to drive awareness and promote action in the art world
WATCH SUMMIT
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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 AXA XL

Collecting with Intent: The Purpose and Impact of Building a Collection

Two collectors reflect on the journey of building a collection and the legacy it can leave
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Presented by The Financial Times

Bridging the Gap: Cultivating the Next Generation’s Passion for Old Masters and Beyond

Three experts explore the ways in which new collectors are discovering the timeless allure of so-called “traditional” collecting categories
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Presented by Artnet

The Thrill of the Chase: Stories of Great Discoveries in Art

Three connoisseurs of contemporary collecting will share personal tales from their individual chases and what guidance they have for us all
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Presented by ICOM-CC powered by AON

Conversations on Conservation: Ludovico Mazzolino’s Crossing of the Red Sea

Discussing technological advancements in art conservation with the National Gallery of Ireland, 2024 TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund recipient
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Presented by The World of Interiors

The Role of Pattern and Ornament in Interior Design

Explore how historical ornamentation traditions continue to shape and inspire contemporary interior design
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

The Enduring Relevance of Frans Hals: The Dutch Golden Age and Today

Investigating new perspectives on the artistic practice of Frans Hals in the context of the Dutch Golden Age
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Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in a Changing World

The TEFAF Summit seeks to raise awareness and promote actionable solutions towards safeguarding our world’s invaluable cultural treasures and heritage
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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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Presented by The Financial Times

Inside the Private Museum

Two collectors on the phenomenon of private museums in the 21st century
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

The Museum as a Collection of Collections

Discover the stories—and personalities—behind private collections in three international museums
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Presented by ICOM-CC powered by AON

Conversations on Conservation with KMSKA

Unique challenges in restoring a 400-year-old painting by Michaelina Wautier
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Presented by Apollo Magazine

How Vincent Became Van Gogh

Exploring the role of Van Gogh’s family in his meteoric rise to fame
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Presented by AD France

The Past is Present: A Newfound Sentimentality for Design Heritage

Three experts reflect on how design history and preservation are shaping public taste
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