Collectors - traditionally mythical creatures of the art world that from time to time can be glimpsed at during private views, or to be more precise at VIP previews of Frieze, Basel, Tefaf and a handful of other fairs and biennales. In the 21st century, collectors are turning into mere mortals as they join the rest of us Instagram. Get your phones out and start following these gals and guys.
This is the 8th part of an 8 part series.
Kyle DeWoody
US
Daughter of art collector and philanthropist Beth DeWoody, and founder of design boutique “Grey Area”.
Tag name: @kyledewoody
Stafford Broumand
US
Reputable American plastic surgeon at 740 Aesthetics.
Tag name: @staffordbroumand
Nilani Trent
US
Art adviser at Trent Fine Art Advisory.
Tag name: @nilanitrent
Lauren Prakke
UK
Lecturer, writer, advisor and curator of contemporary art. She is also Chairman of Whitechapel patrons, co-chair of WTW International and founder of Tate Young Patrons.
Tag name: @culturerow
Michael Frahm
UK
Advisor and Director of Blenheim Art Foundation, you can expect a lot of sculptural works and installation art by popular favourites Dan Flavin, Ai Weiwei and Ugo Rondinone, including selfies with artists like Ai Weiwei. You’ll also find insider pictures into the prepping of exhibition shows at Blenheim Palace including his envious getaways to Ibiza.
Tag name: @mickfrahm
Valeria Napoleone
UK
A prolific UK based art collector who collects only female artists.
Tag name: @valerianapoleone
Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn
US
Founder of Salon 94.
Tag name: @jeannegr
Adam Lindemann
US
Art dealer.
Tag name: @adamlindemann1
Henry Relph
UK
He is a DJ so you can expect bright graffiti artworks.
Tag name: @henryrelph
Lisa Perry
US
Fashion designer
Tag name: @lisaperrystyle