TEFAF Talks presented by Apollo
How Vincent Became Van Gogh
Exploring the role of Van Gogh’s family in his meteoric rise to fame
Sunday, March 12th
2PM – 3PM CET
One of the world’s most enduring artistic legacies, Vincent van Gogh’s global renown was in large part due to the efforts of his family. The world’s understanding of his work would be incomplete and his eponymous museum in Amsterdam would not exist without the tireless efforts of Van Gogh’s brother Theo van Gogh (1857-1891), Theo’s wife Jo Bonger-van Gogh (1862-1925), and their son Vincent Willem van Gogh (1890-1978).
This panel focuses on the impact of the artist’s family on his notoriety and explores how members of the Van Gogh family have contributed to our understanding of Van Gogh’s life and work over the years. It also asks how this contribution has influenced—and continues to influence—how Van Gogh’s work has been collected by private individuals and museums. Does more insight into Van Gogh’s life change how we perceive his paintings and change the value they are ascribed, in more ways than one? Sharing their perspectives on these questions are Lisa Smit, curator of paintings at the Van Gogh Museum, and Vincent Willem van Gogh, Theo van Gogh’s great-grandson.
TEFAF Talks are interactive panel discussions exploring today’s most fascinating topics in the worlds of art, antiques, and design. Paired with leading content partners, these talks showcase the knowledge of leading experts in the broader TEFAF community. This talk is presented in partnership with Apollo Magazine and moderated by Edward Behrens, Editor of Apollo Magazine.
Panellists:
V. Willem van Gogh, Advisor to the Board, Van Gogh Museum
Lisa Smit, Curator of Paintings, Van Gogh Museum
Moderator:
Edward Behrens, Editor, Apollo Magazine
TEFAF Talks 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
Sunday, March 12th
4PM – 5PM CET
In recent years, a surge in interest in design heritage has fuelled new developments in interior design, conservation, exhibition design, and publishing, amongst others. How are these developments shaping design history and the way the general public interacts with furniture? How does heritage preservation influence global taste?
In this talk, Oscar Duboÿ, journalist AD France, Michael Diaz-Griffith, executive director and COO of the Design Leadership Network and author of the forthcoming publication The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors (The Monacelli Press, 2023) and Lucile Montagne, heritage curator of contemporary collections, Mobilier national, and Boris Vervoordt, Axel Vervoordt Company, discuss the world of design from various perspectives.
TEFAF Talks are interactive panel discussions exploring today’s most fascinating topics in the worlds of art, antiques, and design. Paired with leading content partners, these talks showcase the knowledge of leading experts in the broader TEFAF community. This talk is presented in partnership with AD France.
Panellists:
Michael Diaz-Griffith, Executive Director & COO, Design Leadership Network
Lucile Montagne, Heritage Curator of Contemporary Collections, Mobilier National
Boris Vervoordt, Axel Vervoordt Company
Moderator:
Oscar Duboÿ, journalist
WHERE: MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht, Netherlands
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Thursday and Friday, March 9th and 10th, 11 AM – 7 PM
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Sunday March 12th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday March 13th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday March 14th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday March 15th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Thursday March 16th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Friday March 17th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday March 18th, 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday March 19th, 11 AM – 6 PM
