THE COLLECTOR’S GAZE

A new generation of collectors is reshaping the art world—through their unique visions and a deep connection to the works they acquire. Tatler meets six collectors around the region—from an artist-slash-collector and fashion industry veterans to the chair of a museum—who share their thoughts on how, through their pieces, they preserve cultural narratives and push artistic boundaries

By Fan Li, Ana Yang and Weber Wei

Jenny Kim CHINA At the home of Jenny Kim, the Shanghai-based founder of the Chinese women’s fashion brands MO&Co and Edition, art and design are a part of day-to-day living. Her collection runs the gamut from Ming dynasty huanghuali Chinese rosewood furniture to the monochromatic masterpieces of the late French painter Pierre Soulages. She is drawn to works that speak to her sensibilities, whether it’s the minimalist sculptures of the late Romanian artist Constantin Brâncuși or the meditative beauty of Buddhist statues. But for Kim, collecting is not about following trends or making investments—it’s about intuition, personal resonance and the joy of living with art. ON HOW HER COLLECTING JOURNEY BEGAN My passion for collecting started with design: I’ve always been fascinated by interior spaces, architecture and the way objects…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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