This expert association originated under the name VVEKA or Flemish association of experts for art and antiquities, which was founded on March 27, 1980. 
In order to offer the association more space and to go beyond the Flemish borders, it was decided in 2004 to change the name and statutes. modify. 
This is how the current name was created: AAEIA or Arts and Antiques Experts International Association. 
Since its founding, the chairmanship has been held by the following experts: Martinus Janssens, Jan De Maere, Luc De Booser, Jef Dupain, Torkild Malfait, Philippe Burin, Luc Cannoot, Rudiger Heselmans. 
 
Our member experts are experts who have worked in the art and antiques world for several years. have experience. As a result, they have not only acquired knowledge within their specialties, but also have experience with what is going on on the art market. 
The aim of the association is to bring together experts with their specializations, so that owners of works of art and antiques can call on them. 
Both for valuations and for research on a scientific basis, as well as providing advice on purchases and sales, inheritances and distributions, claims and insurance issues. 
Rudi Heselmans 
Chairman AAEIA   
 
The current board: Heselmans Rudi, Peter Loeckx, Rob Camp. 
We are members of FEBEX umbrella Belgian expert association.