Collecting Design Contemporary Perspectives

Featuring DESIGN MIAMI.LA Curatorial Director Ashlee Harrison, Interior Designer and Consultant Alison Palevsky, Department Head and Curator, Decorative Arts and Design, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Wendy Kaplan, ½ of the Hass Brothers Simon Haas, and Artist and Designer Johanna Grawunder.
This panel discussion, moderated by Curatorial Director Ashlee Harrison, will navigate the defining elements of collectible design, spotlight influential artists and galleries shaping this realm. Design specialists Alison Palevsky, Simon Haas, Wendy Kaplan, and Johanna Grawunder will offer insights into building a collection with lasting significance, sharing insider knowledge on what museums, collectors, and designers consider important when collecting. The discussion will address market shifts, focusing on the importance of limited editions and strategies to counter reproductions while preserving the authenticity and value of collectible designs. Additionally, the panel will explore the investment potential of these pieces, highlighting the interconnectedness of art, design, and collecting.
This Talk was filmed live at DESIGN MIAMI.LA 2024.