Dezeen promotion: the first ever edition of the Collectible fair is taking place in Brussels this week, showcasing 21st-century design from a range of international galleries. 
Established by art and design consultant Clélie Debehault and artistic director Liv Vaisberg, the fair is a response to the growing interest in collectable design among art collectors and cultural institutions.
By focusing solely on contemporary, 21st-century design, Debehault and Vaisberg hope to set Collectible apart from other fairs that typically exhibit mid-20th-century creations, vintage, or historical design pieces.
Muller Van Severen's furniture, which will be presented at the fair by Valerie Traan gallery
"The event, which seeks to break with the traditions of conventional fairs, where a certain uniformity is offered, will revive the design fair experience by offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in an atmosphere closer to that of an art exhibition, where everything is for sale," said the fair organisers. The fair will bring together renowned galleries and designers from around the world, who will be exhibiting contemporary, unique or limited edition collectable designs.
Designer Ben Storms will also present new works
Exhibitors have been selected by a committee of four established figures in the design sphere, including former Wallpaper* editor Tony Chambers, curator Jan Boelen, Italian curator and journalist Maria Cristina Didero and Pascale Mussard, the co-...