We take a look at aspirations and motivations of some of the world’s most renowned art collectors at present, trying to grasp what prompts them to collect art – they way only they can do. All of them already have or want to establish their own museums, to publicly display art instead of keeping it close to their chests!
From among the younger generation of super-rich Chinese, Liu Yiqian is probably the biggest art collector. The media often dubs him ‘the eccentric Mr Liu’ – he shaves only occasionally, and mostly wears T-shirts to work. However, his savvy investment style indicates he is a smart and thoughtful collector. Liu's art investments are done in conjunction with Wang Wei. His wife takes up curatorial tasks and focuses on Chinese art. The couple plans to build a museum in Shanghai to display their ambitious collection.
The founder of Pixmaniam, a known European digital goods e-tailer, Steve along with his wife Chiara runs a contemporary art showroom based in Paris. About a decade and a half ago, the two began collecting African art (masks, shields, musical instruments and fabrics). About 8 years ago, the two developed a keen interest for contemporary art. Their collection truly consolidated over the past four years or so, as they increasingly made major acquisitions. Drawing from what’s buzzing in the online realm, their dream project (‘Rosenblum Collection & Friends’) looks to facilitate a vast social network in which the artists and their works act as a binding force.
The couple not only displays the collection but also seeks inputs and additions from others to further enhance it. According to Chiara, establishing personal contact with each artist is crucial, hence they collect the artworks of living artists only. The two meet different artists, talk to them, and follow their various projects.
Steve reveals that the artists would offer books, films, and musical works, which have played a part in the construction of their imaginary. This public library will grow over time and will be made available to the visitors. It’s a different way of accessing the inner world of artists, to help understand their work.
From among the younger generation of super-rich Chinese, Liu Yiqian is probably the biggest art collector. The media often dubs him ‘the eccentric Mr Liu’ – he shaves only occasionally, and mostly wears T-shirts to work. However, his savvy investment style indicates he is a smart and thoughtful collector. Liu's art investments are done in conjunction with Wang Wei. His wife takes up curatorial tasks and focuses on Chinese art. The couple plans to build a museum in Shanghai to display their ambitious collection.
The founder of Pixmaniam, a known European digital goods e-tailer, Steve along with his wife Chiara runs a contemporary art showroom based in Paris. About a decade and a half ago, the two began collecting African art (masks, shields, musical instruments and fabrics). About 8 years ago, the two developed a keen interest for contemporary art. Their collection truly consolidated over the past four years or so, as they increasingly made major acquisitions. Drawing from what’s buzzing in the online realm, their dream project (‘Rosenblum Collection & Friends’) looks to facilitate a vast social network in which the artists and their works act as a binding force.
The couple not only displays the collection but also seeks inputs and additions from others to further enhance it. According to Chiara, establishing personal contact with each artist is crucial, hence they collect the artworks of living artists only. The two meet different artists, talk to them, and follow their various projects.
Steve reveals that the artists would offer books, films, and musical works, which have played a part in the construction of their imaginary. This public library will grow over time and will be made available to the visitors. It’s a different way of accessing the inner world of artists, to help understand their work.
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