Forgot your Password? He is Hong Gyu Shin, who started collecting art since the age of 13 and opened his gallery in New York when he was In , he opened an experimental project space which has done some eye-catching and even controversial art shows — the fake massage parlor showing erotic photos by Nobuyoshi Araki and Rudolf Schwarzkogler was probably the most representative among others. What made you want to start collecting art? What is the motivation behind your collecting?
I believe artists are the ones who can change the world. The work created by artists has a value to be stored and displayed in the right environment, and often collectors can provide these circumstances. As a collector, I feel obligated to fulfill a supportive role; I want to lessen the financial burden artists often face so they can focus on their respective practices.
When did you fall in love with a piece of art? What was it? I have enjoyed going to art museums since I was a little kid. What is your focus regarding the artists in your collection? Are you more interested in emerging or renowned artists?
Rather, I concentrate on the uniqueness of their idea and individuality of the work. Is there any particular type of art that has consistently attracted you, or anything that unites all the works you have acquired?
I believe it is best to have a wide range of taste when it comes to collecting art. I fulfill my artistic aspirations through collecting and I often get a lifelong inspiration from the works.
