Miami Couple Builds Major Collection of Ivorian Artist Frédéric Bruly Bouabré

Javier Martin and Austria Ulloa, a Miami-based couple, have assembled a significant art collection under the name 404 Art Collection. Their holdings include over 300 works by Ivorian artist Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, forming one of the largest collections of his art in the United States. They are donating a selection of these works to the Boca Raton Museum of Art for an upcoming exhibition curated by Dr. Ross Karlan. The couple's eclectic collection also features pieces by artists such as Ryan Schneider, Augusta Lecaros, Lucas Pereira Elias, and Michelangelo Pistoletto. Their approach combines personal passion with professional backgrounds in art and curation, focusing on historical significance and emerging talent.