Collector's Talk

Caroline, how did you first become acquainted with Schönfeld Gallery?

Thanks to Albert Pepermans’ work. One evening, while visiting friends, I was struck by a large artwork of his in their living room. I had already heard about Albert, but to me, it’s important to see art in person. That particular piece left a profound impression on me. At the time, I was on the lookout
for a sizable, vibrant painting. We live in a classic townhouse with
high ceilings and large walls, so I felt our mostly quiet, white interior
could benefit from a splash of colour.

So you delved into Pepermans’ body of work?

Yes, I initially did some research on my own, and later, we had the opportunity to visit his studio, which was a truly enjoyable experience. Greet (Umans, the gallery director) and Albert also visited our home to offer personalised recommendations. I could have easily selected ten different works, but for our living room, I ultimately decided on Cones (1994), a diptych featuring a vase and flowers.

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Yes, I initially did some research on my own, and later, we had the opportunity to visit his studio, which was a truly enjoyable experience. Greet (Umans, the gallery director) and Albert also visited our home to offer personalised recommendations. I could have easily selected ten different works, but for our living room, I ultimately decided on Cones (1994), a diptych featuring a vase and flowers.

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Yes, I initially did some research on my own, and later, we had the opportunity to visit his studio, which was a truly enjoyable experience. Greet (Umans, the gallery director) and Albert also visited our home to offer personalised recommendations. I could have easily selected ten different works, but for our living room, I ultimately decided on Cones (1994), a diptych featuring a vase and flowers.

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And was your husband equally convinced 
from the start?

Absolutely! My husband was instantly enamoured of Albert’s work too! It became evident that the diptych was a perfect choice when I returned from a three- day trip to Barcelona, and found that he had rearranged half the living room to accommodate the artwork (laughs). It’s amazing!


However, it did take some time before we made the purchase.
About two years ago, I bought a small piece by Albert for my husband’s birthday, for his office. Airport (2005) followed a bit later – it’s a very personal piece to us, given our frequent professional and private travels.