Collecting Art for Love, Money and More

Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner have been art advisors and collectors for more than two decades.

Recently, they pledged to donate over 800 works from their own collection to the Whitney Museum and Pompidou Center. Joined by Amy Cappellazzo, Christie’s International co-head of postwar and contemporary art, and Stefan Kalmar, Artists Space executive director, Ethan and Thea discuss the complexities of the art world.

They’ll reveal the secrets of successful collectors—from discovering new talent to getting the highest returns on investment—as well as present an overview of the great private collections of the past. If you’re interested in buying art, but worried about making an expensive mistake, or looking to take a collection to the next stage, this talk can’t be missed.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.










When: Wed., Apr. 24, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: 92nd Street Y - Tribeca
200 Hudson St.

Price: $24
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Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner have been art advisors and collectors for more than two decades.

Recently, they pledged to donate over 800 works from their own collection to the Whitney Museum and Pompidou Center. Joined by Amy Cappellazzo, Christie’s International co-head of postwar and contemporary art, and Stefan Kalmar, Artists Space executive director, Ethan and Thea discuss the complexities of the art world.

They’ll reveal the secrets of successful collectors—from discovering new talent to getting the highest returns on investment—as well as present an overview of the great private collections of the past. If you’re interested in buying art, but worried about making an expensive mistake, or looking to take a collection to the next stage, this talk can’t be missed.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.
Buy tickets/get more info now