Jaime Gorozpe shares insights on the vibrant art scene during Zona Maco, emphasizing the importance of galleries in presenting their best works. He expresses a desire to possess works by Alberto Giacometti and Richard Serra, highlighting their aesthetic appeal. Gorozpe recalls his fondness for local galleries like Travesía Cuatro and Galería de Arte Mexicano, complimenting their unique offerings. He describes his art acquisition process, balancing instant attraction with thorough research. His first significant purchase, a Thomas Ruff photograph, reflects his journey in the art world amid financial constraints, demonstrating his commitment to collecting.
If you could have any work from any museum in the world, what would it be? I would love the Alberto Giacometti sculptures from the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, outside Copenhagen. Imagine living with a Giacometti in your home? The proportions are perfect; it's timeless, it's unique.
I love their programme and I adore my business partners. And also Galería de Arte Mexicano (Gam). I always visit Gam's stand at Zona Maco because they always bring jewels: a little Rufino Tamayo, the perfect Diego Rivera, the perfect David Alfaro Siqueiros.
Sometimes it's immediate-instantaneous. But if something captivates my eye, I will do research. I think your eye has to be captivated, and then the second thing is to do some research and get to know what you're buying.
It was a huge Thomas Ruff photograph from David Zwirner. I remember thinking 'How am I going to pay for this? I cannot afford it.' So, they let me pay in instalments.
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