Collector's Eye
'Regret is part of the story, but so is discovery': Valeria Rodnianski tells us what she collects and why
Born in Kyiv, the Germany-based collector's works are grounded in German and Eastern European art
'The soil of Kazakhstan is deep in my heart': Dina Kemal Marchant on what she collects and why
The Kazakh collector—a patron and cultural adviser with a focus on Central Asian contemporary art—is a fan of Basel’s Museum Tinguely and single-artist stand presentations
'Christopher Wool’s ‘Bad Dog’ was a wonderful way to start a collection': Gitti Hug on what she collects and why
The lawyer and president of the friends of the Kunsthaus Zürich discusses her enduring love of Philip Guston’s work and her regret at missing out on a Rothko
'I bought a portfolio of prints with the money I earned from my paper route': Joop van Caldenborgh on the art he collects and why
The Dutch collector, whose Museum Voorlinden is celebrating its tenth anniversary, tells us about missing out on a Louise Bourgeois spider and swimming in the Rhine
‘Some works connect with me naturally and instantly’: Pinyuan Li on the art she collects and why
The usually restrained London-based collector, who grew up in China, can make decisions rapidly when she sees something she really responds to
‘The story can be almost as important as the piece itself’: philanthropist Christian Levett on his approach to collecting
After ditching investment management to make time for his true passion, the founder of the Mougins Museum of Classical Art in France has swapped Old Masters for Modern art
'I get strong gut reactions': Jonathan Travis on what he collects and why
The art collector and realtor, who has helped dozens of galleries relocate to Tribeca and co-founded the Wolf Hill artist residency, craves a Caravaggio but could do without art-fair small talk
'Trusting that first reaction is important': Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska on the process of collecting
The co-founders of the design gallery Studiotwentyseven view collecting as an instinctive process, regret missing out on a Nick Cave sculpture and covet a Basquiat
‘I am very decisive’: designer Jennifer Gilbert on what she collects and why
This champion of Detroit’s art scene is set to open her own culture space, funded by the sale of key works from her collection at Sotheby’s New York
Jean-Marc Bottazzi on why good collecting is not about 'ticking boxes'
The Hong Kong trader loves Simon Hantaï, experimental Japanese photography, and the rainbow artist Ay-o
Glassblower and porcelain heir Paul Arnhold on the art he loves to collect
The New Yorker's personal collection spans centuries, from ancient Etruscan stone works to paintings by Salman Toor
‘I rely heavily on instinct’: entertainment mogul Hassan Smith on the art he collects and why
John Legend’s manager, a prolific collector of Black post-war and contemporary art, tells us about a recent acquisition and the artists he regrets missing out on
'If I love something, I buy it': Los Angeles-based Rina Mark on the art she collects and why
The superfan of printmaking workshop and publisher Gemini G.E.L. talks about her extensive collection of prints and her excitement for new art-fair discoveries
'If a work is meant to be mine, there’s always time': Mashonda Tifrere on the art she collects and why
The singer-turned-curator, and founder of two non-profits focused on uplifting women and underrepresented artists, shares her enthusiasm for Hiba Schahbaz’s paintings and her Oscars picks
‘I don’t take advice on collecting. If I don’t like, I don’t buy’: Tariq Al Jaidah on his approach to acquiring art
The Doha-based patron and dealer wants to develop the commercial gallery scene in Qatar
Michi Jigarjian on the art she collects and why
The New York-based multihyphenate most recently acquired a sculpture by Camille Henrot in Paris
Cristina Chacón & Diego Uribe on the art they collect and why
The couple, who serve on the chairman’s council of the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, have acquired a collection that spans across Miami, Bogota and Madrid
Pilar Crespi on the art-world friendships that have inspired her collection, and how to spend five days in Miami
The Miami-based philanthropist describes her first acquisition and the best local art venues to visit
‘The beach is not overrated’: Cathy Vedovi on the art she collects and the beauty of Miami Beach
The collector, designer and patron shares her recent acquisitions and the hypnotic work she still dreams of
‘Wear layers and chic waterproof shoes’: Cherry Cheng on the art she collects, the London food she loves and how she survives Frieze week
The perfumer who began her career in the art world describes two very different dining experiences and why she keeps returning to a portrait in the Musée d’Orsay
‘We are in a very special situation as collectors’: Petr Pudil on opening the Kunsthalle Praha in Prague, and the art he collects
Alongside catching London’s museum shows, the co-founder of the Pudil Family Foundation likes to jog along the Thames and head out for a curry
‘There is always something else to discover’: Glenn Brown on the art he collects and why
The artist known for his reinterpretations of others’ works explains why he treasures an early Hockney drawing and why he’ll be steering clear of Frieze week parties
'I want to show the real deal': property developer Rajan Bijlani on his Modernist design collection
Few collectors are as well positioned for Frieze as Rajan Bijlani, whose home, a former pottery studio, is a ten-minute stroll across Regent’s Park
'Some works we have to sit with': Charles Shoener and Eric Richter on committing to a difficult Arthur Jafa work
The Manhattan- and Maine-based collectors discuss some of their beloved works and the shows they are excited to see in New York this month
Collector’s eye: the art Kyongho Kim has bought and why
The dentist with a taste for art that is “a little offbeat” says he loves art fairs because they offer the opportunity for unexpected connections and discoveries
‘To this day, I can’t get it out of my mind’: Tobias van Gils on missing out on Maurizio Cattelan's orchid
The founder of the Zurich-based investment firm MLT Capital recently launched an art foundation with his wife
‘I’ve been in the art world long enough to trust my eye’: Suzanne Syz on how she collects
The jewellery designer, who was friends with Warhol and Basquiat in the 1980s, discusses her favourite Giacometti and the infamous Warhol work she missed out on
‘My bank account is the only thing that slows me down’: Arlene Shechet on trusting her instincts
The American artist likes to pay it forward when she makes a sale
‘The works I add to my collection need to give me goosebumps’: Nicola Erni on the art she collects and why
The super-private Swiss collector tells us about the Warhol she got and the Basquiat-Warhol collaboration she missed out on, plus her favourite view in Basel
'I do believe in love at first sight': plastic surgeon Charles Boyd on why his heart rules his head in matters of art
The Michigan-based collector shares which local show he is most excited about, his latest acquisition and one work that got away





























