The Collector at the Museum of Mankind

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Christie’s host Generation Y – an innovative loan exhibition showcasing works of art from the collections of 30 young collectors

Christie’s is currently presenting a group of free, public exhibitions dedicated to the theme of The Collectorat the Museum of Mankind, London, from 16 to 27 January 2012.

Showcasing ‘Generation Y Collectors’, an innovative loan exhibition displaying works of art from the collections of 30 young collectors, the free public exhibition will also include previews of two important forthcoming auctions: ‘Living with Art’, an intimate and exceptional private collection including works by Picasso, Miró and Brueghel; and ‘The Printer’s Proof: Etchings by Lucian Freud from the Studio Prints Archive’, a retrospective of prints by the late artist.

‘Generation Y Collectors’will include  a wide variety of works of art including Old Masters, Contemporary Art, Design, Sculpture, Furniture, Textiles and Photography. Artists represented in the exhibition include Antony Gormley, Fang Lijun, Jean Prouvé, Leigh Bowery, Richard Prince and Franz West.

This public exhibition is a unique opportunity for visitors to gain an insight into the diverse and discerning tastes of a contemporary generation of art collectors, and to discover a fresh array of talents alongside renowned works by more established artists.

‘Living with Art’ and ‘The Printer’s Proof: Etchings by Lucian Freud from the Studio Prints Archive’will be offered at Christie’s rooms at King Street, St James’s, in February 2012; further details available on request.

The Museum of Mankind

6 Burlington Gardens

London W1S 3EX

16–27 January 2012

Monday–Friday: 9.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m.

Saturday–Sunday: 12 noon–4.30 p.m.