MOOVA

At MOOVA, we’re not just about research; we’re a community passionate about uncovering the hidden value in everyday antiques. From porcelain to furniture, we bring their cultural significance into focus, showing how they can shape sustainable heritage, business, and consumption. Explore this journey with us as we make old objects valuable again, together! #MOOVA #SustainableHeritage #ArtAndHistory

At MOOVA, we shine a light on overlooked cultural treasures like antique porcelain, furniture, clocks, and silverware. Our goals? 1️⃣ Sustainable Heritage: We highlight the cultural significance of ordinary antiques, working with local dealers to preserve and value these objects. 2️⃣ Sustainable Business: We adapt the antiques industry to the digital era, ensuring its future with innovative market strategies. 3️⃣ Sustainable Consumption: We explore how antiques can inspire responsible consumption, connecting the past with future consumers. #MOOVA #SustainableAntiques #FutureHeritage

Ever wonder why antique porcelain, furniture, and silverware often don’t get the spotlight they deserve? Despite their historical and cultural value, they’re often under-researched. That’s where MOOVA comes in! We’ll dive together into the world of everyday antiques to see how they can shape sustainable heritage, business, and consumption. Join us on this exciting journey! #MOOVA #SustainableHeritage

Brainstorming session today at BAMLab ✨ Jin shares her work on the Moova project, taking advantage of the presence of our guest @andrebald to exchange ideas and perspectives 💬 A valuable moment to spread knowledge, gain insights and move the research forward 🔍 A truly enlightening session for Jin’s work! #ArtMarket #GRESAC #MOOVA #ProvEnhance #BAMLab

✨ Weekly team meeting ✨ Every week, our team gets together to discuss the Moova project and drive things forward together 🚀 What do we do? 💡 We share our latest progress 🔍 We discuss our findings and research ✨ We share inspiring ideas and new initiatives A key moment to stay on track, fuel collective thinking… and always in good spirits 😊 See you next week! #teamwork #research #moova #thinktogether

📖 New issue of ENCATC magazine ! We are delighted to announce the publication of this new issue, whose editorial has been written by Anne-Sophie V. Radermecker. 👉 This issue invites us to rethink the art market beyond clichés and purely commercial logic A market that appears as: ➡️ a space for the circulation of objects… and meanings ➡️ a place where values, expertise and legitimacy are redefined ➡️ an observatory of contemporary transformations 📲 The magazine is available here: /media/8567-magazine_issue12-final.pdf 🙏 Thank you to everyone involved in this publication, in particular the teams at GRESAC and MOOVA for their contribution ! #ArtMarket #ArtResearch #ENCATC #CulturalEconomics #ArtAndCulture

At @moova_erc , we study objects that carry cultural and economic meaning – furniture from Liège is one of them. Furniture from Liège, which originated in 18th-century Belgium, is known for its elegant simplicity and fine craftsmanship. Cabinets, wardrobes, desks, and bookcases were the most prized forms, crafted mainly in light oak and carefully varnished to reveal the natural grain. Ash was often used for chairs, linden for tables – materials chosen for both beauty and function. Unlike heavier styles, Liège furniture is never massive. Its clean forms followed Parisian trends while remaining rooted in local proportions and techniques. In the picture: Commode rococo assagi a from private collection (photo by Pierre Bernard). Forms derived from rococo phases remain present, but with more severe decoration, featuring rosettes, pearls, water leaves, dentils, fluting, twists, ribbons, laurels, lightened trophies, and other motifs inspired by antiquity. #LiègeFurniture #BelgianAntiques #DecorativeArts

Meet Gioia✨ A long-time presence at Passage 125, one of our favorite antique shops in Brussels, she takes us behind the scenes of the antique world. From selecting pieces to navigating the challenges of today’s market, Gioia shares her experience, perspective, and passion for antiques. 🎥 Watch the full video to learn more! #AntiqueStories #BrusselsAntiques #Passage125

MOOVA - Rethinking the Value of Ordinary Antiques In this video, Anne-Sophie, Principal Investigator of @moova_erc , shares the origins, ambitions, and challenges behind this interdisciplinary research initiative. Drawing on her academic background in cultural economics, she explains how MOOVA explores the contemporary economy of ordinary antiques - objects that circulate daily between heritage, decoration, and second-hand consumption. The project brings together researchers, professionals, and institutions to better understand how these objects are preserved, marketed, valued, and re-imagined today, particularly in the context of more sustainable consumption. Curious about the research behind ordinary antiques? Follow us to learn more! #OrdinaryAntiques #CulturalEconomics #HeritageResearch

We’re starting the year with a good tip ✨ For our research on ordinary antiques, we relied on @antiquites_brocante_officiel , a magazine that has been guiding collectors and buyers since 1997, and remains a true goldmine of information. This French publication has helped make visible an often opaque market, offering insights into prices, trends, restoration, and the voices of dealers, collectors, and consumers alike. More than a guide, it’s a living archive of how antiques are valued, circulated, and reimagined today. 💬 Share with us your tips that guide you in your search for antiques. #Antiques #Brocante

🌟 2025 in Review: MOOVA’s Highlights 🌟 This year, the MOOVA team had the chance to share research, exchange ideas, and explore new directions. ✨ Knowledge Sharing - we presented at a variety of events, including: - Seminar on the European tapestry market at GRHAM - Presentation on informal expertise online for art historians at ISELP - Participation at the conference Europeana 2025 - Participation in ACEI conference 2025 at Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rethinking Culture and Creativity 5th edition in Catania - TIAMSA 2025 - ENCATC 2025 - IAMS 2025 - RAM-T Workshop in Rimini 🤝 Collaborations & Exchanges 2025 - included many productive discussions and activities: - Welcoming two new postdocs, Marine Lagasse and Jin Wang - Brainstorming sessions with Zoé Van Herstraeten, Carlotta Scioldo, and Camille Mestdagh exploring decorative arts, collections, and the art market - Monthly BAMLab meetings with @gresac.ulb - Workshop on evaluating Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) through law, economics, cultural policy, and ethnography - Days of exploration of antiques 💡 Publications & Research - our work continued to grow with new publications: - “Law and Finance in International Art Markets” – on the legal and reputational implications of platformization in the market for ordinary antiques (Drouot.com) - “Connoisseurship from below: Exploring ‘informal’ expertise in art on social media” - Featured in ENCATC Magazine Thank you to all our partners, collaborators, and supporters for making 2025 a year full of exchanges, learning, and achievements. Here’s to 2026! #MOOVA #ArtResearch #Culture

Where do we MOOVA for antiques? #5 – Paris Edition 🇫🇷 Next stop on our antique hunt: Boulevard de Port-Royal Flea Market, in the heart of Paris’ 14th arrondissement. 🗓️ Open every 2nd Sunday of the month ⏰ 06:00–18:00 📍 Boulevard de Port-Royal, at No. 123, Paris 14ᵉ This flea market is where vintage lovers and collectors come together to explore a wide variety of items: vintage furniture, books, unique jewelry, decorative pieces, and especially glassware. With around 100 stalls and very reasonable prices, it’s perfect for finding interesting pieces without breaking the bank. ✨ Ready to explore and find your next favorite item? Follow us to moova on to the next stop! #ParisAntiques #AntiqueHunt #VintageFinds