There’s no one secret to making all the right acquisitions, but for CULTURED’s 2024 Young Collectors, passion is the driving force behind their collections.
Whether it’s their personal connection to a piece or a recurring theme that dictates their direction, these art patrons have all found a method in the madness. From New York to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between, we’ve gathered a curated list of insights from some of the year’s top changemakers.
1. Let Your Home’s Color Palette Guide You
“I know most of the artists I collect and I love their work, but I also love their stories and their processes … I’m definitely attracted to light, pastel, happy colors, and artists I can relate to. I have to see a work in person to fall in love with it.” – Abby Smidt, New York
2. Envision How the Piece Will Evolve Over Time
“[In New Mexico, where we’re opening a foundation, we’re commissioning objects] that will live in the massive open space in perpetuity, engaging with the geography over a very long time, hopefully well beyond us.” – Jen Rubio, New York
3. Get To Know the Creatives Behind the Work That Resonates
“I acquire pieces that resonate with me personally, both on an emotional and visual level … establishing a personal connection with artists adds a deeper layer of intimacy to the collection.” – Patrick Finnegan, New York
4. Select Work That Captures Who and Where You Are
“I choose art that makes me feel a certain way, that is reflective of the work I do. [I’m fascinated by] how art represents a moment in time.” – Lacey Tisch, New York and the Hamptons
5. Make Art a Part of Your Everyday
“I was born into art … My grandparents taught me that art is not separate from life. It is a way to enhance life through history and beauty—to continue finding new inspiration and modes of expression.”- Samara Furlong, Detroit and New York
6. Collect Only What You Can’t Live Without
“I believe in buying art you feel you can’t live without. I believe in the power of surrounding yourself with beauty. In my job, I am constantly pulling inspiration and references from all over. I love living in a space where I get that by walking in the door.” – Noora Raj Brown, Los Angeles
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