Connecting artists & collectors, around the world.
At Unique Board, our community of art collectors expresses their distinct curatorial vision, online & offline.
To celebrate & highlight both young & more experienced, visionary collectors, we invite them to share their #CollectorVision on @u______________b — A week-long journal where each collector can introduce themself, speak to their collecting philosophy, & their unique path to collecting art.
When you’re feeling inspired to share, DM us anytime → @unique_board ✧
Collector Vision 008
Joe, @jumpjumptokyo
Hello guys, I am Joe, 39 years old french man living in Japan for 12 years. I started collecting art 20 years ago in Paris with artworks from André Saraiva and Space Invader.
I am a curator, collector and art events lover. I spend my week-ends in galleries discovering new artists. This week, I will be focusing my #CollectorVision on the French artist @geoffrey_bouillot as I am currently curating his solo show in Tokyo’s gallery JINKINOKO.
Collector Vision 007
Jo Yana, @jo_yana
“Why do I collect? For the love of Beauty! I have been an art and design blogger since 2007, by way of meeting artists and designers, the temptation is too strong not to buy their work…
I also like to be surrounded by my collection, I don't buy to resell, I buy to hang the works !!!
My collection today is very focused on Asia, I try to find young artists before they are unaffordable. It goes very quickly ...
I like UNIQUE BOARD's Asia selection, I have already supervised three COAs...”
Collector Vision 006
L-Z, @lz.collections
Hi collectors and art lovers! This is l-z, and I’m a Canadian currently working in Hong Kong. I’m delighted to share my passion for art and my collections here with the UB community! 🙂
My art collection journey first started in 2001 from collecting KAWS’s works and Bearbricks. Accomplice was my first art toy and I still remember the joy of unpacking it! Apart from collecting works of renowned artists, I keep exploring new talents from all around the world. I’m always fascinated with new ideas and artworks which I could develop connection with, but not necessarily the value behind.
Collector Vision 005
Romain, @akrilyc
My name is Romain, I am 31 years old, originally from France and currently living in London. Excited to share my collection, and my passion for art with you all. ☺️
My love for art started when I was a teenager, purchasing a series of paintings made by local artists from Normandy. Throughout the years I have developed a passion for the Grand Masters, but always followed and collected emerging talents. Currently I am fascinated by the artworks of modern Japanese and South East Asian artists.
Collector Vision 004
Ronnie Pirovino, @pirovino
I am a 45 year old collector + curator based in Salt Lake, Utah. It is my distinct pleasure to connect with the UB community in this way. Since I became interested in collecting AR artwork in 2020, the path has been made clear with releases by artists like @erikhfoss and @shinnosuke_hariya. I believe this is among the most exciting areas in art today and I can’t wait to see the impact of @gaohangart’s Ransom Money AR NFT, given the conversation we’re presently having after the recent infamous Christie’s Beeple sale.
This week, I will be focusing my #CollectorVision on how I’m playing with AR in the world around me.
Collector Vision 003
Estevan Maestas, @eeestevan
I am a 26 year old collector and gallerist from Northern New Mexico, nestled between the culturally vibrant and unique art destinations of Santa Fe, Abiquiu, and Taos.
My art appreciation journey started early on in my youth. Being brought up in a family of creatives, immersed in the art history within these artistic communities, it really sparked an appreciation and an interest that has very much informed what I do today. The first artwork that I collected was a painting by #CarrieAnnBade from a gallery in Santa Fe back in 2014. This really jumpstarted my collecting journey which has now blossomed to almost 100 works ranging from painting, drawing, photography, print, textile, sculpture, and most recently AR!
Collector Vision 002
Kazuo Nakamura Jr, @kazuonj
Born in Brazil and currently based in Singapore, I am an avid art collector with a special interest in street + contemporary art. I have been collecting pieces by Roby Dwi Antono, LY, Guillaume Kashima, Ai Wei Wei, Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, Kaws, Yoshimoto Nara, and Daido Moriyama since my first job out of university. My experience living in Japan for over 8 years has also shaped my art appreciation at a visceral level.
Collector Vision 001
Camara Porter, @sporenyc
Born and raised in New York, I’ve chosen to follow my own curatorial sense since I was a child, and first started collecting magazines, comic books, and collectible cards. A few years ago, I found an interest in collecting artist editions, and now focus on originals. I have loved discovering and collecting works by UB in the last year… and have 6 AR works in my collection.
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