Passion for art collecting is often sparked by just one work - And &quot;first time&quot; stories are always unique.

The first piece of a collection can be an impulsive decision, a choice after long consideration, or a choice made on the advice of an advisor. However, under any circumstances, collectors rarely forget their first work, and it often plays a defining role in the entire collecting process. Readers are invited to take a look at 5 stories about &quot;firsts&quot; from the following collectors:

Curator Roya Khadjavi

&ldquo;[It was] A photo by Ori Gersht, of a field of poppies on an English beach that I gave to my daughter. This is the first work I collected when I first started learning about <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/art/frieze-london-reflecting-on-two-decades-of-contemporary-art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contemporary art</a>. A friend who worked as an art consultant took me to galleries and museums to help me form my aesthetic thinking. It was an impulsive decision. I feel fascinated by its romance."

Philanthropist Dow Kim

“Like many other things in life, I bought my first important painting by accident in 1997. At that time, I wasn&#39;t familiar with the art market, but I was aware of the artists that mattered to me. Famous artists such as Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Chagall. At that time, I was living in Tokyo when a colleague told me that someone wanted to sell some paintings, including works by Picasso and Chagall. Thanks to that opportunity, and with no previous experience buying original work, I took the plunge and bought a classic 1965 oil painting by Chagall, &quot; Les fiancés à l&#39;horloge .&quot;

Former dancer Clara Xing

"The first time I got into art collecting was eight years ago, when I walked into an auction house and there was a preview. It was the first time I touched Song ceramics. I won't I will never forget the shock of that day, that the <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/shanghai-china-fashion-week-photo-look-show-to-see" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chinese</a> a thousand years ago were able to create such an elegant thing. I later learned that the work came from a rare collection of high-quality Song Dynasty ceramics. considered by Japanese collector Linyushanren.
I remember that when I held porcelain in my hand, I felt its unique aura for the first time, what we call Song Yi (Song Dynasty spirit). From today's perspective, the Song Dynasty was a pioneering historical period. Western abstraction and minimalist aesthetics have appeared in China since the Song Dynasty, but are conceptually distinct. The West believes that minimalism means eliminating, while the Song dynasty adds by eliminating. It was through the opportunity to access Song Dynasty porcelain that I began collecting art. I was also fortunate to have my first piece of porcelain - a purple-glazed Quan ceramic flower pot."

Art consultant and collector Jens Faurschou

"Untitled painting from 1985 by the Danish artist Balder Olrik. I still own it. The work cost about $500 at the time, and I would never sell it. It simply made me vibrate immediately".

Art collector Jordan Schnitzer

“After my mother, Arlene Schnitzer, opened Fountain Art Gallery in 1963 in Portland, Oregon, I began to receive many works of art for my birthday, Hanukkah and other events. But my first purchase was on June 23, 1965. I bought a small painting, a study by Portland artist Louis Bunce called &#39;Sanctuary&#39;. 75 USD but with family discount to 60 USD. I paid in installments of 5 USD per month, taken from my pocket money. But if I owe money, I know my mother can confiscate the painting immediately, because my room is right next to my parents&#39; room! I always carry that work with me.&quot;

What inspires a collector to buy their first work of art?

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