The TEFAF Maastricht 2020 Art Fair ended early after an exhibitor contracted coronavirus
“We have been in touch with the health authorities who contacted the exhibitor directly and have looked into the details of this case,” TEFAF’s earlier statement reads. “Based on their assessment, the exhibitor was not showing symptoms at the fair and therefore did not cause a health risk for visitors or anyone working at the fair. Frank Klaasen, head of GGD, said ‘the exhibitor was not contagious during his time in TEFAF.
It was difficult not to notice that attendance for the two preview days was lighter than previous years. American and Chinese visitors were noticeably absent. Many museums in the U.S. chose not to send representatives. Hand sanitizers and sanitizing wipes were everywhere. Buyers and dealers were taking standard precautions of washing one’s hands and avoiding face contact with their hands. But I saw only one person wearing a face mask. Overall, conversation was lighthearted and business related.
The Bhagat jewelry brand is known for its traditional Indian themes that are understated and refined with an international design aesthetic. He often uses “flat” or sliced diamond and gem cuts and hides the gold settings. This allows the light to shine completely through the gems. He and his staff of approximately 30 craftsmen produce no more than 50 jewels per year and easily sells them all to an eager international audience.
Wallace Chan’s booth was busy as well. At regular intervals, small groups of invited guests would crowd the space to listen to Hong Kong high jewelry artist talk about his creations. Inside the Otto Jakob booth, it was a casual atmosphere as representatives of the German high jewelry brand talked and laughed with clients. In the Van Cleef & Arpels booth, things were businesslike.
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