Curating Legacies: The Synergy of Private Collections, Market Dynamics, and Art Philanthropy

Panelists:
J. Tomilson Hill, Collector and Philanthropist, President of Hill Art Foundation
Dr. Dirk Boll, Deputy Chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art, Christie’s
Mary Kate O’Hare, Head of Art Advisory, Citi Private Bank

Moderator:
Fanyu Lin, Artist and Entrepreneur, Chair of the CBSACNY Art & International Committee

Opening Remarks by Sarah Needham, Executive Director, Hill Art Foundation

Videography by Fly on the Wall Productions

Thank you for joining us at the Hill Art Foundation in Chelsea with our distinguished panel to explore the intersection where a deep personal passion for art meets market dynamics and philanthropic commitment, illuminating how these elements collaboratively shape the broader art ecosystem and lasting legacies.

How does a private collector's world-class art collection and vision transform into a public treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration? Renowned collector and philanthropist Mr. J. Tomilson Hill’s journey with the Hill Art Foundation epitomizes this transformation, turning his personal passion into an organization that amplifies the artist's voice and deepens the connection between art and its audience.

Driven by the desire to fulfill the needs of collectors and artists, the art market acts as both an economic system and a distribution system. Drawing insights from Dr. Dirk Boll’s newly published handbook, Art and Its Market, Dr. Boll explores the delicate balance between art for sale and art not for sale and how collectors play a crucial role in maintaining this equilibrium.

Understanding collectors who view their collections not merely as financial assets but as vital elements of personal and cultural legacy, Mary Kate O’Hare, Head of Art Advisory, Citi Private Bank, leverages her extensive art historical and museum curatorial background to help ultra-high net worth clients identify unique opportunities and manage their collections.

Our panelists’ holistic perspectives guide a narrative that challenges attendees to consider how the synergy of private collections, market dynamics, and philanthropy creates not just legacies but living, evolving dialogues that resonate across generations.

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