Collectors Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska on instinct, regret, and their spring fair plans

In a chat with The Art Newspaper, collectors Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska, who started the design gallery Studiotwentyseven, opened up about their collection journey. They kicked things off with Ron Gorchov's Autolykos (2019), drawn in by its innovative bent-wood canvas that blends painting and sculpture. Their most recent piece is Alex Katz's Nine Women 5 (2009). They emphasized trusting their instincts, especially since the fast-paced market often requires quick decisions. They regretted passing on a Nick Cave sculpture. Ideally, they’d love to acquire a Jean-Michel Basquiat from the Broad in Los Angeles. Their collection, which includes artists like Yoshitomo Nara and Rashid Johnson, has pieces on loan to the Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid and Macro in Rome. They’re excited about spring fairs in New York and have their eyes on the Jean and Terry de Gunzburg collection at Sotheby's, plus they enjoy meals at La Boca in Faena New York, admiring the art there.