There are many different approaches to collecting art and the program “A Conversation with Collectors” explores different perspectives on art collecting.
Dr. Joseph Chazan, a long time collector of contemporary artists, discusses his interest in the individual artist their work process and artistic motivations.
Renee Doucette, free-lance arts writer for the East Side Monthly, shares her thoughts on starting an art collection in your 20’s looking to affordable and innovative art student work.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) Photography and New Media curator, David E. Little, PhD talks of his experience in the museum world interfacing with various collectors of photography and the differing perspectives he has encountered.
About the Participants
Dr Joseph Chazan has been a consistent supportor of contemporary artists in Rhode Island. He is a longtime RISD museum patron, member of the RISD Museum of Fine Arts Committee, Newport Art Museum Trustee and patron of many other arts advocacy exhibits, films and events.
Renee Doucette is a free lance arts writer from the East Side Monthly and beginning collector. She is a graduate of Simmons College with post-graduate diploma from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London, UK and a Masters certificate in International Art Crime Studies from Ameilia, Italy.
David. E. Little, PhD. Is a graduate of Bowdoin College. He went on to secure his Masters at Williams College and a PhD from Duke University. The curator organized the photography exhibit, “Embarassment of Riches” this past Winter and is currently working on the upcoming exhibit “The Sports Show” that opens in February of 2012 at MIA.
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