Why do old objects matter today?
Antique furniture, porcelain, silverware and other everyday objects are more than things from the past. They carry cultural meanings, economic value and memories — yet many remain outside traditional definitions of heritage.
As the antiques sector faces generational, technological and market transformations, MOOVA explores how old objects acquire — and regain — cultural, economic and social value in the 21st century.
Research outputs
Discover academic contributions, publications and research outputs related to MOOVA.
Latest publication
Low-End Markets for Art and Cultural Goods. Understanding the Economic, Cultural and Social Dynamics of Low-Value Goods.
Book - Open Access © 2026
Meet the people behind MOOVA
MOOVA brings together researchers working across disciplines to explore the cultural, economic and social dimensions of antiques.
Roberta Raccomandato
ERC PhD candidate
Alessia Crotta
ERC PhD candidate
Federica Aramu
ERC PhD candidate
What's happening at MOOVA?
Let's explore new connections
Are you a researcher, student, heritage professional, antique dealer, collector or cultural organisation interested in the future of antiques? MOOVA welcomes opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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MOOVA Office
ULB - Solbosch Campus
Building S, 15th floor (S15-205)
Av. Jeanne 44, 1050, 1050 Ixelles
MOOVA is a research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC-2022- Starting Grant) from September 2023 to August 2028. The project is hosted by the Université libre de Bruxelles
(Av. Franklin Roosevelt 50, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium)
