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by Glenn Fuhrman (Author), Maria Balshaw (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Charlotte Burns (Text by (Art/Photo Books))
An intimate glimpse into one of the world's most renowned contemporary art collections and the collector whose vision and passion shaped it
Step inside one of the most captivating private art collections in the world - an extraordinary group of modern and contemporary art curated by Glenn Fuhrman, founder of the esteemed The FLAG Art Foundation, and his wife Amanda.
Spanning paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures by both established stars and bold new voices, Fuhrman's eclectically diverse collection brings together iconic and unexpected works of the past forty years of contemporary art. Each piece reflects a deeply intentional process of selection, shaped by curiosity, emotional resonance, and a deep respect for the artist's voice. The result is a dynamic, ever-evolving narrative of contemporary creativity - one that captures the zeitgeist while honoring the timeless power of visual expression.
Collecting Contemporaries is an invitation into the mind of a collector who sees art not as an investment, but as a life-enriching dialogue. These richly illustrated pages offer a fascinating glimpse at the collector's mindset and the powerful role art plays in shaping personal and cultural identity.
The book also features exclusive conversations between Fuhrman, The FLAG Art Foundation's director Jonathan Rider, and artist Jim Hodges, as well as a conversation between Fuhrman, the Studio Museum's curator Thelma Golden, and artist Simone Leigh.
Artists featured include: Derrick Adams, Conrad Bakker, Matthew Barney, Amoako Boafo, Louise Bourgeois, Cecily Brown, Jordan Casteel, Chuck Close, Will Cotton, John Currin, Elmgreen & Dragset, Derek Fordjour, Sam Gilliam, Andy Goldsworthy, Félix González-Torres, Damien Hirst, Jim Hodges, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Shara Hughes, Rashid Johnson, Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Koons, Cary Kwok, Simone Leigh, Roy Lichtenstein, Kerry James Marshall, Agnes Martin, Marilyn Minter, Ron Mueck, Nicolas Party, Richard Pettibone, Richard Prince, Faith Ringgold, Ugo Rondinone, Ed Rucha, Tom Sachs, Richard Serra, Yinka Shonibare, Cy Twombly, Lisa Yuskavage
Author Biography
Glenn Fuhrman is a co-Managing Partner of Tru Arrow Partners (New York, NY). Prior to launching Tru Arrow, he co-Founded MSD Capital, L.P., the private investment firm for Michael Dell, the Founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, and for 21 years served as its co-Managing Partner. Glenn is a Trustee of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The Museum of Modern Art, and The TATE Americas Foundation; he is a Board member of The Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, the 92nd Street Y in NY. Glenn is also on the board of Gagosian Gallery. In 2008, he founded The FLAG Art Foundation, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2023.
Maria Balshaw is the Director, Tate.
Charlotte Burns is a journalist and the founder of Studio Burns.
Christophe Cherix is the David Rockefeller Director of the Museum of Modern Art.
James Frey is a writer.
Carolyn Twersky Winkler is a writer at W Magazine, covering fashion and culture.
Thelma Golden is the Ford Foundation Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem.
Jim Hodges is an artist.
Simone Leigh is a New York-based artist, working in various media.
Jonathan Rider is Director of The FLAG Art Foundation.
