Roman Abramovich's Major Art Acquisitions and Support for Dasha Zhukova's CCC

Roman Abramovich made a significant art market impact in May by acquiring Francis Bacon's Triptych (1976) and Lucian Freud's Benefits Supervisor Sleeping (1995) for undisclosed high sums. The Russian billionaire, known as owner of Chelsea Football Club, has recently supported exhibitions in London and Moscow, including the inaugural show at girlfriend Dasha Zhukova's new art centre, CCC. During Art Basel this summer, Abramovich purchased an Alberto Giacometti work and is rumored to be expanding his focus to contemporary art, earning him a prominent position on ArtReview's list. His collecting activities have generated substantial attention in the art world, with acquisitions spanning both historical and contemporary works.