Art collectors gather for exclusive dinner during Hong Kong Art Week
Apr 08, 2025
Influential figures from the art world convene for an intimate evening of dialogue and networking
The White Jaguar Network and Larry's List hosted an exclusive dinner for art collectors during Art Week Hong Kong 2025. The event, which was scheduled for March 26 at Carlyle & Co in the Rosewood Hotel, brought together key players in the art scene, entertainment industry and business world.
The evening featured an art talk between V. Willem van Gogh, advisor to the board of the Van Gogh Museum, and curator Sonia Gunning. This dialogue offered attendees unique insights into the world of art collecting and the legacy of Vincent van Gogh.
Larissa Laudenberger and Christoph Noe (Larry's List) hosted the event. Larry's List, known for its comprehensive database of art collectors, has conducted nearly 300 interviews with prominent figures in the art world. These include Jochen Zeitz, founder of MOCAA, and Dakis Joannou, the largest collector of Jeff Koons artworks.
The White Jaguar Network, co-host of the event, operates as a private business network. It offers services in art investment, luxury lifestyle brand partnerships and off-market real estate to a select clientele.
This dinner adds to a series of cultural events organised during international art fairs in Hong Kong, providing a platform for exchange and discovery among art enthusiasts and professionals.
This gathering highlighted the growing importance of private art collections and collectors in shaping the contemporary art landscape. It reflects a trend towards more intimate, curated experiences in the art world, moving beyond traditional gallery and museum settings.
The dinner also underscores Hong Kong's position as a hub for the Asian art market. Despite recent challenges, the city continues to attract high-profile art events and collectors from around the globe.
As the art world becomes increasingly globalised, events like this dinner play a crucial role in fostering connections and dialogue across cultures and disciplines. They provide a space for collectors, artists and industry professionals to share ideas and shape the future of the art market.
For attendees, the dinner offered a rare opportunity to engage with fellow collectors and industry leaders in an intimate setting. The combination of fine dining, art dialogue and networking created a unique experience that goes beyond typical art fair interactions. The presence of V. Willem van Gogh added a historical dimension to the event.
As the art world continues to evolve, events like this collector's dinner reflect the changing dynamics of the industry. They highlight the increasing importance of personal connections, curated experiences and cross-disciplinary dialogue in shaping the future of art collecting and appreciation.
The 2025 edition of Art Week Hong Kong, with events like this exclusive dinner, reaffirmes the city's status as a key player in the global art scene. It demonstrates Hong Kong's ability to attract high-profile figures and foster meaningful connections within the art world.
