The Evolving Role of Private Museums

Private museums are redefining the cultural landscape, offering a space where personal vision, innovation, and heritage intersect. The first edition of the TEFAF Salon Talks series brought together three leadings voices from museums and private collections, each representing a different stage of institutional maturity: the established Vanhaerents Art Collection in Brussels, the recently opened FENIX Migration Museum in Rotterdam, and the forthcoming ZAMU Zaanstad Amsterdam Museum set to open in 2026. Panelists Georgina Adam — Editor-at-large, The Art Newspaper Anne Kremers — Director, FENIX Rotterdam Joost Vanhaerents — Co Owner, Vanhaerents Art Collection Jasper Krabbé — Spokesperson, ZAMU Zaanstad Amsterdam Museum This TEFAF Talk was presented in collaboration with Rosewood, marking the inaugural edition of a new series that unites distinguished voices from the worlds of luxury and art, as part of TEFAF Salon Talks and took place on October 31, 2025 View full TEFAF Programming overview at https://www.tefaf.com/talks