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Axel Vervoordt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Axel Vervoordt, recognized for his expertise in the art trade <\/a>and antiques<\/a>established an impressive heritage, estimated at to over 77 million euros.<\/strong> In the post-Second World War wake, the enrichment of the neighborhood surrounding Antwerp Cathedral began thanks to the initiative of Axel's mother. She restored houses with limited resources, then rented them out to avant-garde artists. Axel's love at first sight for the Vlaeykensgang Antwerp<\/a> at the age of twenty-one<\/strong>acquired the alley and launched restoration work, saving sixteen Renaissance buildings from demolition.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vlaeykensgang<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Vervoordt's involvement in real estate is well known, but his passion doesn't stop there. With May Vervoordt<\/strong>Together with his wife, they forged a company that has become a major reference in the Belgian antiques market. The harmonious convergence of furniture, decoration and works of art in interior spaces is the cornerstone of their philosophy. The Vlaeykensgang is still owned by the Vervoordt family, and now houses a contemporary art gallery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Vervoordt family<\/strong> (Dirk, Boris, Mary, Axel Vervoordt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In the 1980s, 's Gravenwezel castle became the family's home base - restored as an exhibition space, with offices for staff in the outbuildings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The castle of 's Gravenwezel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Project Kanaal<\/strong> in Wijnegem illustrates a continuing ambition: the renovated mill houses a substantial part of their eclectic art collection. The 'Home Collection' furniture line is also housed here. A highlight is Anish Kapoor's monumental work 'At the Edge of the World', spectacularly dominating the former industrial site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L\u2019univers d\u2019Axel Vervoordt ne peut \u00eatre s\u00e9par\u00e9 de la fascination qu\u2019il entretient pour les grands ma\u00eetres de l\u2019art, dont l\u2019influence se fait encore sentir aujourd\u2019hui sur le march\u00e9 international. Parmi eux, Ren\u00e9 Magritte, figure embl\u00e9matique du surr\u00e9alisme belge, continue de marquer les esprits <\/strong>: ses toiles atteignent des prix spectaculaires aux ench\u00e8res, prouvant que son h\u00e9ritage artistique est indissociable d\u2019une dimension patrimoniale et financi\u00e8re<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mary Vervoordt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The company's future is strengthened by the arrival on the scene of Vervoordt's two sons, bringing a dynamic renewal. With Dick focusing on real estate and Boris on art and antiques, Axel Vervoordt now devotes more time to philosophy, writing books, and curating enriching exhibitions and think tanks. He finds inspiration in organizing interdisciplinary meetings, from physics to music to artistic exchange. The Vervoordt family has a fortune of over 70 million euros in real estate and antiques. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Axel Vervoordt, renowned for his expertise in art and antiques, has built an empire valued at over 70 million euros. With roots rooted in Antwerp's history, he has saved iconic Renaissance buildings, transformed 's Gravenwezel castle into an exhibition space, and developed Project Kanaal in Wijnegem, a unique cultural platform. Today, with the help of his sons, Vervoordt continues to influence the art and real estate markets, while devoting himself to enriching philosophical and artistic 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