Dimitris Daskalopoulos's Collection Exhibited at Whitechapel Gallery, New Curatorial Role at Tate Modern

Greek entrepreneur Dimitris Daskalopoulos, previously little-known despite his roles at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New Museum, and Tate, has gained prominence this year. His extensive collection of around 400 works is being showcased in a series of exhibitions, with the second installment currently at London's Whitechapel Gallery. The collection features diverse pieces, including what is thought to be the last Marcel Duchamp urinal in private ownership and Christoph Büchel's large-scale installation Unplugged (Simply Botiful) from 2006–7. Daskalopoulos, who made his wealth in the food industry, serves as chairman of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and sits on the board of the National Bank of Greece. His influence extends to institutional roles, with Jessica Morgan now holding the title of Daskalopoulos Curator, International Art at Tate Modern. Plans are underway for him to establish a foundation in Greece, further solidifying his impact on the art world.