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Cristina Fogazzi: Inside the Art Collection of Italy's 'Cynical Beautician'

artist · 2026-09-23

Cristina Fogazzi, the founder of the skincare line VeraLab, has curated a distinctive collection of contemporary art that showcases her personal aesthetic rather than a commercial ambition. In an interview with Maria Letizia Tega for Collezione da Tiffany, she discussed her artistic preferences and notable figures in her collection. Key pieces include works by Masbedo, a nest sculpture by Nico Vascellari, and Leandro Erlich's cloud sculpture. A notable highlight is 'Olympia,' a drawing by William Kentridge gifted by her husband for her 51st birthday. Most of her artworks are based in Brescia, complemented by a project in Milan.

Fatti principali

  • Cristina Fogazzi is an Italian entrepreneur known as 'L'Estetista Cinica' and founder of VeraLab.
  • She published 'Il mio Grand Tour. Storie di luoghi, di arte e di ansia' with Rizzoli in 2022.
  • Her art collection includes works by Masbedo, Nico Vascellari, Leandro Erlich, and William Kentridge.
  • She owns a large nest sculpture by Vascellari and a cloud sculpture by Erlich.
  • Her collection is mainly kept in Brescia, with a Wunderkammer experiment in Milan.
  • She avoids art fairs and the Biennale, feeling like an outsider in those circles.
  • She buys at auction through an intermediary to avoid competitive bidding.
  • She has given away tickets to exhibitions, including the Kiefer show at Palazzo Reale, to her followers.

Entità

Artisti

Istituzioni

Luoghi

  • Brescia
  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Cuba
  • Liguria
  • Cagliari
  • Rome
  • Basel
  • Switzerland
  • Venice
  • Florence

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