Central Europe, 2014 – 2024
The Art Fond – Central European Contemporary Art Fund comprises over 350 works by Slovak and Czech artists, making it one of the largest contemporary art collections in the region.
“The ART FOND Collection stands as a living testament to the transformative power of contemporary art and its lasting legacy. From paintings and sculptures to multimedia and action art, these works reflect the bold visions of artists who, despite censorship and repression of former socialist Czechoslovakia, transformed disillusionment into authentic and radical reflections of the human experience. Their resilience, creativity, and vision have influenced subsequent generations of artists, and together they continue to gain recognition on the international art scene.
Creating this collection between 2014 and 2024 has been an honour and an incredible journey – as building a collection is not just about having a well-defined strategy or acquiring works at the right price. It is also about fostering relationships, trust, and vision. It serves as a platform for supporting and presenting the values it upholds – to promote visual art, the philosophy of collecting, and public engagement.”
Kristína Jarošová
Co-founder, Acquisitions, Former Director of the ART FOND Collection
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