【Book Description】
How can a collector’s vision and passion, developed over decades, capture the defining spirit of contemporary art? Collecting Contemporaries offers the first comprehensive presentation of the private collection assembled by renowned American collector Glenn Fuhrman and his wife, Amanda Fuhrman. Through this internationally acclaimed collection, readers are invited to explore a distinctive philosophy of collecting shaped by art, the market, culture, and deeply held personal convictions.
Glenn Fuhrman is the founder of The FLAG Art Foundation and has long been committed to supporting contemporary art and championing emerging artists. His collection spans painting, works on paper, photography, and sculpture, bringing together some of the most significant works created over the past forty years while also embracing a new generation of artists attracting international attention. The result is an evolving collection shaped by diverse voices and perspectives. For Fuhrman, collecting is not about pursuing market trends or financial returns, but about developing an ongoing dialogue with art and artists, and continually refining his understanding of the world through looking and reflection.
The book features an extensive selection of high-quality color reproductions that reveal the scope and diversity of the collection. Artists represented include internationally celebrated figures such as Louise Bourgeois, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Cy Twombly, Agnes Martin, Richard Serra, Simone Leigh, Kerry James Marshall, and Rashid Johnson, alongside many younger artists currently shaping the global contemporary art scene. Together, these works present a rich and multifaceted view of contemporary art across different generations, media, and cultural backgrounds.
In addition to the illustrated catalogue, the volume includes a series of interviews and conversations. These feature Glenn Fuhrman in dialogue with Jonathan Rider, director of The FLAG Art Foundation, and artist Jim Hodges, as well as discussions with Studio Museum curator Thelma Golden and artist Simone Leigh. Leading international gallerists including Larry Gagosian, Jay Jopling, and Matthew Marks also contribute their perspectives, offering insights into collecting, curating, galleries, and the wider contemporary art market.
Collecting Contemporaries is more than a catalogue of a private collection; it is an in-depth record of collecting culture and contemporary art. Through the perspective of one collector, the book demonstrates how collecting can move beyond market value to become an important means of connecting artists, artworks, and the spirit of an era. For collectors, curators, museum professionals, and readers interested in contemporary art and the art market, this volume offers both a visually rewarding experience and a valuable exploration of the ideas that shape contemporary collecting.
【Details】
Author: Glenn Fuhrman (Author), Maria Balshaw (Contributor), Charlotte Burns (Contributor)
Publisher: Monacelli Press
Publication Year: 2026
Dimensions: 32 × 28 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336 pages
