BRAFA

For its first participation at BRAFA, Almine Rech will present a curated selection of modern and contemporary works that reflect the gallery’s cross-generational approach, bringing together historical figures and leading contemporary voices. 

At the center of the presentation stands Crow (2025), a new kinetic sculpture by Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck. Suspended in space, the life-size crow flaps its wings in a slow, rhythmic motion, evoking the illusion of flight. Combining mechanical precision with a quiet sense of melancholy, Crow embodies Op de Beeck’s poetic exploration of stillness, solitude, and the passage of time.

The booth will also feature a group of historical works by key modern masters: Pablo Picasso, with unique engravings (bons à tirer) from 1968 and unique ceramic pieces; Tom Wesselmann, represented by Smoker Study (For Smoker #11), 1972; and Vivian Springford, with a vibrant painting from 1973. The presentation will also showcase significant works by Heinz Mack — including a 1959 relief and a series of ceramics — Johan Creten, with the ceramic Odore di Femmina, 2025, and works by Christopher Le Brun, Minjung Kim, and Ha Chong-Hyun, among others. Through this selection, Almine Rech highlights its ongoing dialogue between modern and contemporary creation, and between established masters and artists shaping the language of our time.

Collectors' Preview (by invitation only)
Friday, January 23, 2026, 12 — 10 pm

Exclusive Saturday (by invitation only)
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm

Public Days
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm
Monday, January 26, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm (by invitation only)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 11 am — 10 pm
Friday, January 30, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 11 am — 7 pm