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Christian Duerckheim collection at Serralves Foundation

exhibition · 2026-06-11

A selection from retired German industrialist Christian Duerckheim's collection is on view at Porto's Serralves Foundation. Duerckheim, who built his collection over 30 years, favors challenging contemporary works. The exhibition highlights his preference for paintings that offer a fresh visual experience, often by lesser-known artists. The collection includes pieces from the 1980s to the present, with a focus on abstract and conceptual art. Duerckheim's approach is driven by personal taste rather than market trends, seeking works that provoke and surprise. The show runs through a specific date (not provided in source).

Key facts

  • Christian Duerckheim is a retired German industrialist.
  • His collection is exhibited at Serralves Foundation in Porto.
  • The exhibition features a selection of his collection.
  • Duerckheim has been collecting for 30 years.
  • He prefers challenging and unseen paintings.
  • The collection spans from the 1980s to today.
  • Focus is on abstract and conceptual art.
  • His collecting is driven by personal taste, not market.

Entities

Institutions

  • Serralves Foundation

Locations

  • Porto
  • Portugal

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