TEFAF Maastricht 2017
Again in Maastricht for TEFAF 2017. The flowers at the entrance reflect the mood of the visitors and exhibitors or is it the other way round that the flowers determine the mood? It is definitely a wow-effect every year.
2017, the quality of the well selected and approved art was again extraordinary. Even if the “best” pieces have been sold again on the first 2-3 days, with information behind the scene there are possibilities to get a bargain. If not, enjoy to be at least for hours in between of so many masterpieces.
TEFAF on Facebook – for the “I-could-not come-this-year”
The delicate food stations seduced me to have a bite. But the best amusement is to get to talk to other enthusiastic art “freaks”.
Again, I stayed at the Townhouse, that even has a shuttle service to and from the fair. It is right across the station and in walking distance from the old town centre. The whole town is in TEFAF mode. Everywhere you meet artists and expertised visitors that are keen to share their knowledge. The dutch kitchen is not very famous but in Maastricht there are places where international and local kitchen is well combined. Go to Flo or Harry’s and you are in the middle of hospitality. Fish, seafood and meat are on the menu, but do not leave out the deserts. This time, we had a Crepe Suzette as it should be, flambéed at the table.
Plan some time to visit the city of Maastricht and stroll around, shop, take an aperitif and do not miss the bookshop in the church. I made sure to have my coffee there and of course a nice piece of cake while inhaling this special atmosphere.
See you next year.