Giuseppe Panza's Minimalist Collection Tours Europe
Giuseppe Panza, renowned as the world's foremost collector of Minimalist art, owns 39 works by Robert Morris, 21 by Dan Flavin, and 17 installations by Robert Irwin. His vast collection can only be shown in fragments. After exhibitions in Madrid, Lyon, and Saint-Étienne, it will travel to Paris in autumn 1989. Xavier Girard profiles the philosopher-collector, who adhered to a strict rule: acquire works at the moment they first appear on the market.
Key facts
- Giuseppe Panza is the largest collector of Minimalist art.
- His collection includes 39 works by Robert Morris, 21 by Flavin, and 17 installations by Irwin.
- The collection can only be shown fragmentarily due to its size.
- It was recently shown in Lyon and Saint-Étienne, previously in Madrid.
- The collection will come to Paris in autumn 1989.
- Xavier Girard wrote a profile of Panza.
- Panza's rule: buy works when they first appear on the market.
- Panza is described as a philosopher-collector.
Entities
Artists
- Giuseppe Panza
- Robert Morris
- Dan Flavin
- Robert Irwin
- Xavier Girard
Locations
- Madrid
- Lyon
- Saint-Étienne
- Paris
Sources
- artpress —