Larry Gagosian: Leading Art Dealer
Larry Gagosian owns art galleries. He began selling posters near UCLA in the late 1970s and grew his business after re-selling contemporary art works. Gagosian’s net worth is $600 million.
Gagosian leads 300 staffers in 19 galleries across 7 countries, while retaining 100% ownership.
Nahmad Family: Passionate Art Collectors
Nahmad’s passion for fine arts led him to amass an art collection worth $3.5 billion. Nahmad’s interest in art began in childhood in Beirut, and in 1960, his family moved to Milan.
Notable Art Figures
King Charles III owns the largest private art collection with 7,000 paintings.
Francois Pinault is the world’s richest art collector worth $49.6 billion.
Paul Durand-Ruel was the entrepreneur who discovered the impressionists and defined the modern art trader.
Serge Sorokko: Art Enthusiast Turned Gallery Owner
Serge Sorokko turned art appreciation into art galleries. He graduated from the University of Latvia then emigrated to the US in 1978.
John Currin: The Wealthiest Painter
John Currin is currently the richest painter worth $1.4 billion thanks to his unique style.
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