BRAFA 2021 pivots to decentralized 'home edition' amid pandemic
The Brussels art fair BRAFA has postponed its January 2021 edition to 2022 due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, the fair launched BRAFA @ HOME in the galleries, a decentralized format running from January 27 to 31, 2021—the originally scheduled dates. Participating galleries are required to keep the same opening hours and days, presenting works in their own spaces. Each gallery must produce a short personalized video of their exhibition, which will be published on BRAFA's website for promotion. BRAFA president Harold t’Kint de Roodenbeke stated the initiative aims to support galleries by providing a communication platform without charging participation fees. The entire operation is financed by BRAFA with support from Delen Private Bank. The fair hopes this flexible response demonstrates solidarity during the health crisis.
Key facts
- BRAFA 2021 postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19 second wave
- BRAFA @ HOME in the galleries runs January 27–31, 2021
- Participating galleries exhibit in their own spaces with same hours
- Each gallery produces a short video for BRAFA's website
- No participation fees charged to exhibitors
- BRAFA finances the operation with Delen Private Bank support
- President Harold t’Kint de Roodenbeke emphasized gallery support
- The initiative is a response to the unprecedented health crisis
Entities
Institutions
- BRAFA
- Delen Private Bank
- Artribune
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium