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One involves collectors acquiring art works by contemporary artists often those they know, they are acquainted with. Collector’s choices are based on their own tastes, sometimes with the help of trusted critics.
The other involves collectors more drawn to antique art. They tend to acquire artefact and art works through specialized auction houses or antique dealers, helped by recommendations from accredited and established experts.
These are two different worlds which reflect different approaches and way of thinking.
What is it like today?
A journey through collecting, from Cardinal Scipione Borghese (beginning of seventeen century) to Charles Saatchi and François Pinault.
Claudio Strinati is an art critic, author and art historian. His field of study is particularly concentrated on the 16th and 17th centuries. He has been the curator of many exhibitions and cultural events in Italy and abroad. He was the Superintendent of Rome’s Polo Museale for about 20 years.
He is the creator of the recent “Caravaggio” Exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome.
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