Collecting as 'Magnificent Obsession' Discussed in Brussels
On September 8, 2019, MODO asbl hosted 'La Magnifica Ossessione' (The Magnificent Obsession), the first contemporary art talk organized by the cultural association in Brussels, held at the studios of Italian artists Serena Fineschi, Alessandro Scarabello, and Laura Viale. Moderated by independent curator Marina Dacci, the event featured a dialogue between two generations of contemporary art collectors: Frédéric de Goldschmidt, a prominent European collector, and Edoardo Monti, a young newcomer to the international scene. The discussion focused on selection criteria for works in major private collections, emphasizing the artwork's role in producing cultural value rather than being a mere commercial object. An excerpt of the conversation was shared.
Key facts
- Event titled 'La Magnifica Ossessione' took place on September 8, 2019.
- Organized by MODO asbl, a cultural association in Brussels.
- Held at the studios of Italian artists Serena Fineschi, Alessandro Scarabello, and Laura Viale.
- Moderated by independent curator Marina Dacci.
- Featured collectors Frédéric de Goldschmidt and Edoardo Monti.
- Goldschmidt is an established European collector; Monti is a young emerging collector.
- Discussion centered on selection criteria for private collections and cultural value of art.
- An excerpt of the dialogue was made available.
Entities
Artists
- Serena Fineschi
- Alessandro Scarabello
- Laura Viale
Institutions
- MODO asbl
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium