Collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo on Her Jewellery Assortment – Robb Report

Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo’s eye for artwork has landed her among the many world’s prime collectors. However the seed was planted when a pal launched her to American costume jewellery again within the late Eighties. Sandretto Re Rebaudengo’s spectacular cache now numbers greater than a thousand items. “They don’t seem to be solely wonderful, stunning, glamorous and glittery,” she says, “however there may be additionally the story that they have been produced in America in a really tough interval—for instance, after the Second World Warfare, when many designers realized unbelievable jewellery with very humble supplies.” Taschen is ready to publish a e book on her trove this 12 months.

That very same pal introduced her to London in 1992 to study up to date artwork. Sandretto Re Rebaudengo fell onerous for the artists she met there and launched the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in her hometown of Turin, Italy, simply three years later. An exhibition celebrating her 30 years immersed in artwork, Reaching for the Stars, is on view on the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence till June 18.

“For me, it’s crucial to purchase one thing that may seize the current however can be capable of anticipate the long run,” she says. “I by no means purchased work pondering I want a portray for the wall above the blue couch. Artwork is a approach to speak concerning the second during which we dwell.”

What have you ever finished lately for the primary time? 

I purchased an island, San Giacomo, within the Venice Lagoon between Murano and Burano. It was final used through the Napoleonic interval—for gunpowder warehouses. One in all these warehouses will probably be our residence, and the opposite buildings and all of the outside components will develop into the third venue of the Fondazione. We need to produce artistic tasks round not solely artwork but additionally environmental sustainability. We don’t have electrical energy on the island— we’ll create all of the renewable vitality. 

What apps do you employ probably the most? 

After I’m touring, I take advantage of See Noticed gallery information to maintain updated with exhibitions. And because of Libib, I’ve all of the books of my libraries at my fingertips. I’ve round 20,000 books in two libraries. I simply put the title or the identify of the artist, and in a second I do know if it’s in my library in Guarene or if it’s in Torino and precisely which shelf. I like all my books, and I like to know the place they’re, so that is excellent. 

Do you have got any private rituals? 

Each morning I put on a necklace or pin a brooch from my American costume jewellery on my costume as a result of I by no means exit with out one. 

What recommendation do you would like you’d adopted? 

I’ll at all times gladly take heed to many opinions, however then, I’ve to say, I determine for myself. Perhaps you make errors. However these are your errors. 

What do you most crave on the finish of the day? 

A glass of rosé from my winery in Guarene. We don’t promote our wine, StellaRe; it’s for us, for our buddies. We additionally use the identify for an award for girls—a giant ring designed by Maurizio Cattelan, the Italian artist. 

How do you discover calm? 

Only a stroll in my park among the many vines. Now we have all these site-specific sculptures, chestnut bushes, Madernassa pears. All people can go, there isn’t a ticket. The sundown is wonderful. Throughout are the Langhe hills. 

Who’s your guru? 

Ever since I began gathering, the determine of Peggy Guggenheim appeared legendary to me. Her life was so devoted to artwork. 

What’s your favourite cocktail? 

A Rosita: reposado tequila, dry vermouth, crimson vermouth and Angostura. It’s very effectively structured, very flavorful. 

What was the primary paintings to procure? 

A piece by Anish Kapoor. It was Could 1992, and the gallerist Nicholas Logsdail from Lisson Gallery in London spent a minimum of two, three days with us visiting studios. Anish Kapoor was one of many first artists I visited, and I nonetheless bear in mind I entered this large loft, and on the ground there have been yellow, blue and crimson pigment sculptures. Anish defined his work and it was actually one thing particular. 

What’s the newest addition to your assortment?

I purchased a beautiful necklace by William de Lillo. It’s very huge, realized within the ’60s. Speaking about artwork, I simply purchased a brand new work by Tauba Auerbach from 2022. I noticed it at Artwork Basel in Basel [Switzerland] final June, and now it’s hanging on the wall of my residence. 

What’s the most up-to-date factor you remorse not shopping for? 

I might love a piece by David Hammons, the American artist. He actually dismantles the stereotypes of capitalist society, however each time I attempt to purchase one in all his works, I by no means succeed. It’s a pity. However by no means say by no means. 

What’s your train routine and the way usually do you do it? 

I’ve a small swimming pool in my residence, so two, 3 times every week at 7 o’clock within the morning, my private coach comes and we do one hour of water aerobics. For me, it’s a lot simpler than to go to a gymnasium. I’m a bit lazy. 

When you might be taught a brand new ability, what wouldn’t it be? 

I’ve been round artwork my complete life and by no means have had any skills. I’d like to sculpt, to color, however I’m certain that may by no means occur. 

Are you carrying a watch? 

I used to have my Rolex. However now I put on an Apple Watch that permits me to maintain observe of my each day step rely, my coronary heart price. I’ve a costume watch by Vacheron Constantin. It’s a pleasant dimension, gold with diamonds. It was a present from my husband that I actually like. 

What’s your favourite lodge? 

In Italy, in Capri, it’s Punta Tragara. It’s a tremendous lodge; it was realized by Le Corbusier. It’s a spot that takes your breath away with marvel. The proprietor is a pal of mine. 

What automotive(s) are you most hooked up to? 

We nonetheless have my Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow that we used after we married after which after we had the baptisms of my children. I even have automobiles realized by artists. Within the Fondazione, we’ve hung a Fiat 126 by Simon Starling. Then in my assortment, I’ve a Mercedes by Tobias Rehberger, a Peugeot by Julian Opie and a Jason Rhoades. 

What music makes you content? 

What places me in an excellent temper is ABBA.