#95 Living & breathing art | Walter Vanhaerents (EN) | Vanhaerents Art Collection | Brussels

About this episode

Walter Vanhaerents discusses his journey as an art collector and the evolution of his family's art collection.

„Collecting with the female side“ In this episode, I speak with Belgian art collector Walter Vanhaerents, who began collecting art in the mid-1970s and was named one of the top 200 collectors of our time by artnews. What started as a personal passion has evolved into a dynamic, multigenerational project. Over the decades, the collection has undergone several realignments, reflecting not only shifts in the art world but also Walter's own life journey, his individual attitude towards collecting and his deep knowledge about contemporary art. After the early death of his brother, Walter had to step into the family’s construction business at a very young age. Art became a transformative space for him - one that connected him with his emotional and spiritual side, allowing for deeper self-discovery. He collects intuitively, guided by passion and sensitivity. Since 2007, the Vanhaerents Art Collection has been housed in a repurposed industrial building in the heart of Brussels, presenting regularly changing exhibitions. In recent years,Walter's children Els and Joost have taken on increasingly active roles, bringing fresh perspectives and new energy into the collection. We talk about…

People in this episode

Host: Daniela Steinfeld

Guest: Walter Vanhaerents

Topics covered

• art collecting
• personal development
• family legacy
• contemporary art
• spirituality

Keywords

• art collector
• Vanhaerents Art Collection
• Brussels
• contemporary art
• family legacy
• spirituality
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanhaerents Art Collection

Places: Brussels

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