38 [ Kunst-News 37 Das digitale Kunstmagazin ] A First Look at TEFAF Maastricht 2026 This year’s theme, Beyond Economic Impact, examines the social, cultural, and health value of the arts and their growing relevance to public policy. About TEFAF TEFAF is a not-for-profit foundation that champions expertise, excellence, and diversity in the global art community. This is evidenced by the exhibitors selected for its two fairs, which occur annually in Maastricht and New York. TEFAF is an expert guide for private and institutional collectors, inspiring art lovers and buyers everywhere. About AXA XL AXA XL Insurance is the P&C (Property & Casualty) and specialty risk division of AXA, known for solving even the most complex risks. AXA XL offers traditional and innovative insurance solutions and services in over 200 countries and territories. As part of its specialty risk offering, AXA XL protects a range of objects, including fine art, antiquities, antiques, jewelry, watches, classic cars, raw and polished gemstones, and bullion, from thousands of years to weeks old. Over the past 50 years and well into the future, AXA XL, a leading global insurer of fine art and specie, has and will continue to redefine how it serves and services its collector, museum, corporate, gallery, conservator, and artist clients across Europe, the UK, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific region, with a sincere con- sideration for the way valuable objects are insured and cultural patrimony is protected. About TEFAF Maastricht TEFAF Maastricht is widely regarded as the world’s premier fair for fine art, antiques, and design, covering 7,000 years of art history, from ancient to contemporary. Featuring over 271 prestigious dealers from some 21 countries, TEFAF Maastricht is a showcase for the finest artworks currently on the market. Alongside the traditional areas of Old Master paintings, antiques, - and classical antiquities that cover approxi- mately half of the fair, visitors can also find modern and contemporary art, photo- graphy, jewelry, 20th-century design, and works on paper. (TEFAF) Art Fairs Date: March 14–19, 2026 The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) today reveals a special preview of 43 works that will appear at TEFAF Maastricht, taking place from March 14–19, 2026, with an invitation only preview on March 12 and 13. This “First Look” highlights the extraordinary appeal of TEFAF Maastricht as a pre- mier destination for private collectors, museum curators, art market professionals, and passionate enthusiasts. As a cornerstone of the global art world, TEFAF Maastricht presents an unrivalled spectrum of quality and expertise across the ine and decorative arts. The fair is a celebration of 7,000 years of art history, set against the historic and picturesque city of Maastricht. This year, it brings together 276 dealers and galleries from 24 countries across five continents, offering an unparalleled experience for collectors and connoisseurs alike. The works included in this First Look have not yet undergone formal vetting at TEFAF New York, this will occur onsite at the fair. The organisation assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies, misrepresentations, or omissions in the information provided about these art objects. TEFAF Maastricht Programming TEFAF Maastricht presents a dynamic, thoughtfully curated programme of talks and events that connects visitors with leading voices from the global art community, fostering dialogue on today’s most compelling topics in art, antiques, and design among Image: The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) specialists, collectors, curators, and cultural leaders. Collector Talks will spotlight the strategic thinking behind institutional collecting, offering insight into how museums and foundations identify, pursue, and secure exceptional works of art. Further discussions will explore cultural stewardship, from caring for collections and shaping exhibitions to engaging audiences and building collections for the public good. TEFAF Meet the Experts offers engaging conversations with leading exhibitors on culturally and histor- ically signiicant pieces. The third TEFAF Summit will take place on March 16, in partnership with the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO. [Kunst-News 37] | Ausgabe Nr. 01/2026