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    1. Stand F22

      Maison Rapin

      True to its baroque style, Maison Rapin offers a unique blend of 20th-century historical creations and exclusive contemporary pieces in which eras collide, creating an original universe that showcases craftsmanship. The works of major 20th-century artists, such as Robert Goossens (Coco Chanel and Yves Saint-Laurent’s longtime artisan) or the silversmith Jean Després, can be found alongside KAM TIN’s contemporary “jewel furniture.” In addition, there are the fruits of exclusive collaborations with current designers and craftsmen, including Marc Bankowsky, Simone Cenedese, Foddis & Baisi, and Ryan LaBar, to name a few. Philippe Rapin, who was initially an 18th-century ceramics specialist, opened his first gallery in 1978 in Paris. Over the years, the gallery underwent several transformations across the city, from the Louvre des Antiquaires to rue du Bac, before settling at quai Voltaire. In the 2000s, Maison Rapin expanded its presence internationally by launching an Italian design showroom in Brussels, followed by another in London in 2008, located at Pimlico Road in the heart of the Design District. During this period, Philippe Rapin started traveling to Asia, particularly China, where he conceived the gemstone furniture line known as KAM TIM and founded a gallery in Hong Kong. In 2012, Philippe Rapin returned to his roots at the historic quai Voltaire gallery, where he laid the groundwork for the developments that would establish Maison Rapin’s trademark: the creations of Robert Goossens, whom he befriended and became an expert on; the design of KAM TIN’s turquoise and amber furniture; and a fondness for both historical and contemporary Italy. Indeed, whether it is for its antiques or its design, Italy takes a center stage, from the 1910 wrought iron to the Milan and Venice glassmakers’ contemporary prowess and the thriving 50s with Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand… Today, the gallery continues to expand in the historic heart of Paris, 7 quai de Conti, opposite the Pont Neuf, in the famous Saint-Germain des Prés district. With Alice Kargar at the helm, a young director who has been contributing to the gallery’s reputation since 2017, both in France and internationally, notably by taking part in prestigious art fairs.

    2. MFJ Gallery
      Stand H10

      MFJ Gallery

      MFJ-Gallery located at 18 Rue Allard Sablon in Brussels, has decided to defend, exhibit and sell orientalist works painted by Belgian artists. Orientalism, truly born at the beginning of the 19th century, aroused an extraordinary enthusiasm throughout Europe throughout this century. However, the advent of the "new painting", Impressionism, in France during the last quarter of the century signaled the end of this passion for Orientalism in France. This antagonism between Impressionism and academic painting most often used to "render" Orientalism also existed in Belgium, most often fueled by the Circles (L'Essor or the XX) or artists with strong personalities. However, the attraction to Orientalism in Belgium persisted beyond the temporal hinge between the 19th and 20th centuries. The consequence of this state of affairs is a great diversity of styles for the works that we present, some very academic and others more modern, happily resorting to impressionism and even neo- and post-impressionism.

    3. Stand E13

      Ming-k'i gallery - A. & S. Janssens

      The Ming-k'i Gallery specializes in the arts of ancient China and pre-Columbian America. Annie Janssens and her son Sébastien participate in international fairs to offer their private and institutional clients high-quality objects: ritual and decorative bronzeware from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, jewelry and ritual objects in jade or precious metal from Central and South America and China, and earthenware sculptures from the Han to the Tang dynasties and from the west coast of Mexico. The objects, made with great technical skill and artistic sensitivity and refinement, and often with a surprisingly modern aesthetic, bear witness to civilizations and advanced cultures that are sometimes still little known to the general public.

    4. Stand D11

      NF Art Gallery

      NF Art Gallery has been active on the international art market since 2004. The gallery specializes in paintings, sculptures and works on paper by renowned belgian and international artists ranging from the symbolist to the post-war movement. In the gallery in Knokke-Heist you can from time to time discover interesting contemporary photography. The gallery offers a high quality, refined and representative choice of artworks by each selected artist. The gallery’s aim is to provide beginning and settled art collectors and art lovers with customized advice regarding buying, selling and the appraisal of works of art. Since 2004 NF Art Gallery has been attending different qualitative art fairs.

    5. Stand F20

      Pauline's Jewellery Box

      Pauline's Jewellery Box showcases unique and timeless pieces of jewellery from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century. After graduating from Ghent University with a Bachelor's degree in Art History, working at the Louvre and obtaining two diplomas from the GIA (Gemmological Institute of America Inc.) and GEM-A (Gemmological Association of Great Britain), Pauline Janssen joined the Christie's and Bonham's auction houses, where she developed her passion for antique jewellery. Pauline then moved on to Sotheby's London, where she worked in the Jewellery and Watches department. As a result of her many experiences and her in-depth knowledge of precious stones, she founded Pauline's Jewellery Box in 2017. Her brand offers a cutting-edge selection of engagement rings, bracelets, cufflinks, brooches, earrings, necklaces and tiaras to be discovered in her showroom in Brussels. This diversified collection caters to the desires of both jewellery enthusiasts and discerning collectors, across all generations.