ROBBIE ANTONIO: DISCOVER THE FINE LIVING TYCOON

BY FLAWLESS MILAN

How could we not start 2019 in a special way? Our way to do just that is to proudly introduce you to a thinker of the new millennium who has completely revolutionized the logic of the real estate industry internationally through prefabricated design, and who we had the honor to meet during one of his latest trips to Milan.

That’s the reason why we decided to devote the cover of this very special issue to Robbie Antonio, a first in the upcoming year full of change for Milan, which never ceases to evolve and conquer in every aspect. Italy needs visionaries, and the fact that a city like Milan manages to attract the likes of Robbie Antonio, one of the most influential tycoons of the Philippines, confirms its prominence as a point of reference in the fields of design, fashion and architecture.

For those not familiar with him yet, Robbie Antonio is the founder of Revolution Precrafted, a company that designs and delivers modular design housing worldwide. Among the names that have participated in the construction of prefabricated houses, we note 13 Pritzker Prize-worthy architects, such as Zaha Hadid, Philip Johnson, Alan Ritchie, Rem Koolhaas, Jean Nouvel, I.M. Pei, among others. For what concerns the most renowned contemporary designers, Antonio has secured partnerships with Ron Arad, Campana Brothers, Tom Dixon, Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders.

 To find out more about this extraordinary personality, you just have to dive into this new edition of Best of Mi. and begin the year with us, dreaming big.

 

REVOLUTION PRECRAFTED is an idea to bring “Democratic Design” in real estate

While flipping through pages of glossy magazines, it is difficult for a person to stop oneself from craving over the opulence found in the pages. The intricacy of design, the development of an idea and the understanding of architectural complexity doesn’t come easily to everyone. Real estate visionary Robbie Antonio has that rare quality to bring the best of all worlds through his ability to blend such diverse concepts into an idea of aspirational living. He brings concepts of luxurious living, art, flexible spaces, accessible pricing and liveable places through his latest endeavors or as he likes to describe, a beautiful obsession – “REVOLUTION PRECRAFTED”. His ambitions are simple yet revolutionary, an idea to bring “Democratic Design” in real estate.

Finely developed tastes

Robbie is one of the youngest and most prolific collectors of international modern and post-war contemporary art in the world. Because of his accomplishments as an art collector, he has received a number of awards from a number of recognized organizations. In 2014, Artnet recognized him as one of ‘20 of the World’s Most Innovative Art Collectors’, while in 2015 and 2016, he became part of Artnet’s ‘Top 200 Art Collectors Worldwide’. Artnet also recognized him with two awards in 2016: as one of the ‘Twelve young art collectors to watch out for’, as well as one of the ‘Top 100 art collectors’ for that year. This year, he was cited by BuiltWorlds in its 2018 Mavericks Report as one of ‘25 Pioneers Who’ve Transformed the Built Industry’, while in May 2018, he was named ‘Real Estate Personality of the Year’ by PropertyGuru.

His passion for art has also led him to collaborate with artists such as Marina Abramovich, Maurizio Catellan, Francesco Clemente, Damien Hirst, Zhang Huan, David La Chapelle, Marilyn Minter, Takashi Murakami, Julian Opie, and Julian Schnabel. To date, he has worked with 13 Pritzker Prize Architects/Firms such as Zaha Hadid, Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie, Rem Koolhaas, Jean Nouvel, I.M. Pei, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, and Christian de Portzamparc to name a few, as well as designers such as Ron Arad, Campana Brothers, Tom Dixon, Philippe Starck, and Marcel Wanders.

“I always want to work with the best people in the world, whether it is business, politics, art… because that makes you a better person,” he emphasizes. “You learn from the best and it’s a privilege. I want to impart that to the world.”

“I always want to work with the best people in the world, whether it is business, politics, art… because that makes you a better person. You learn from the best and it’s a privilege. I want to impart that to the world.”

Growth-oriented curation

Robbie is the Managing Director of Century Properties, responsible for establishing the largest number of luxury branded real estate developments around the world, such as the Milano Residences by Versace, Acqua Livingstone by Missoni Home, Azure by Paris Hilton, Forbes Media Tower, Armani for Century Spire and the Trump Tower.

“I’ve already done the luxury projects and people know me for that, but I’m going to do something inherently very different,” he adds. “If I can do something extremely benevolent in society in an ignored niche, why not?”

“Honestly, in business, passion is not even enough. OBSESSION is key,” Antonio currently has 82 million square feet worth of developed, in-progress, and managed properties under his belt, him being the Founder and President of Antonio Development in New York, Managing Director of Century Properties based in Asia, and now the Founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted. Revolution Precrafted is his one and only focus.

He is taking his passion to next level by bringing together over 80 of the world’s leading architects, artists, and designers including Sou Fujimoto, David Salle and celebrities such as Daphne Guinness, Helena Christensen & Camilla Stærk and Amar’e Stoudemire. His efforts have earned him accolades such as the ‘2018 Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year award’‘25 Mavericks who help transform the built industry’ by BuiltWorlds, ‘50 Asians who are changing the way we live’ by the Singapore Straits Times, ‘25 Most Influential Personalities’ by the Philippine Star‘50 Under 50’ by Town & Country, ‘Real Estate All Stars in New York’ by Real Estate Weekly, New York, ‘Top 40 Rising Stars of Real Estate Globally’ by Institutional Investor Magazine by the age of 28 and not to mention he climbed quickly to ‘25th on Forbes list of the Philippines 50 Richest 2018’ while being ‘28th on Forbes list of the Philippines 50 Richest 2017’ (The youngest person on the list).

“I’ve already done the luxury projects and people know me for that, but I’m going to do something inherently very different.”

Ambitious ideas

It was in December 2015 when Revolution Precrafted was launched and the company has since become a global supplier of prefabricated homes, pavilions, and other related structures. “I want the homes to be perceived as art pieces. I think this is something that can be built off-site and assembled like a Lego set,” he elaborates. “We’re striving to do something that’s customizable.” he espouses, explaining his idea for a sustainable luxurious living.

To date, Revolution Precrafted has bagged around $8.7 Billion in projected revenues for the company’s ongoing projects in the US, Philippines, Myanmar, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Indonesia, Jamaica, Guyana, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, El Salvador, Brazil, Cyprus, Mauritius, Seychelles, India, Indonesia and Japan, Australia, Zimbabwe.

“I’ve worked with 13 Pritzker Prize architects, possibly more than any human being in the world. We have intellectual property over all these names, you can get them at a ridiculously high price and wait a number of years, or get it from us in three months at a much cheaper price,” Antonio explains describing his motivation behind Revolution Precrafted.

The buildings can be customized to the buyer’s specific needs, becoming a private residence cum museums or whatever their clients desire. “We try to customize the buildings depending on the clientele and their needs. Some people want a little private museum but not everyone has the budget of Guggenheim. We provide a flexible space which could take the shape of a library, a performance area, a nightclub or a big restaurant”, elaborated Mr. Antonio.

Among the biggest projects of Revolution Precrafted is the $1.1 billion Batulao Artscapes projects in Batangas province, Philippines, envisioned to be the World’s First Livable Art Park, it features museums and homes that embody the marriage of art, architecture and design. It will have museums designed by Pritzker-winning architects Jean Nouvel, Tange Associates, Christian de Portzamparc and Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie architects. Launched in December 2017, the community will have more than 8,600 homes. Amenities include a sports park, a man-made lake and a flavorpark.

Revolution Precrafted also launched its $750 million Flavorscapes residential project in Central Philippines, which will have 15,000 homes. The community is expected to feature a Museum of Ice Cream, Museum of Candy, Chocolate Gallery, Microbrewery and Beer Garden. The first batch of homes will be delivered by the first quarter of 2018.

The bigger picture

Robbie has grand plans for the only Unicorn of the Philippines. His idea can be described as the ‘Ikea of Homes’ for their plug and play simplicity, the “Tesla of Homes” because his work is not just a home but an entire platform of ideas and technologies. Antonio intends to eventually turn the company into a platform for a smart home. A house that can be as intelligent as one wants! He also intends to pre-craft homes for disaster-hit areas which can be erected as quickly as relief camps. The company can easily mass-produce flexible spaces that can be used as per the needs of the situation. The company is on its way of building a “Revolution Community” as intended by its founder. A community where one can enjoy museums, cultural places, and distinctive art without even visiting the actual place.

The prefab industry is expected to grow rapidly in the next 3-7 years and the company is all set on the leaving a global footprint. Revolution Precrafted is in the middle of their global roadshow and hopes to be present in 35 countries by the end of the year. Having greater visibility in 24 countries is already considered a doable target. It has already begun with the opening of Revolution Precrafted’s Dubai office in Q4 2018. By the next year, Revolution Precrafted hopes to be present in 55 countries and 100 countries by end of 2020. Robbie’s ambition is an idea, an idea we think is the world is already waiting for.

In brief: Indonesian minister proposes unicorn swap to get Go-Jek green light in Manila

by TECHNASIA

Rudiantara suggested that a Filipino unicorn could enter Indonesia if Go-Jek could enter the Philippines in return. One of the unicorns that Rudiantara wants to be present in Indonesia is Revolution Precrafted. “Only one requirement: allow Go-Jek to be in Manila,” he said. “There isn’t yet [a startup like Revolution Precrafted] in Indonesia.”

Source: Katadata (in Indonesian)

The comments from Rudiantara, Indonesia’s minister for communications and information technology, come after the Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board denied Jakarta-based Go-Jek’s application to operate a ride-hailing business in the country.

Revolution Precrafted, which designs and distributes prefabricated designer homes, became the Philippines’ first unicorn following its series B fundraise in October 2017.

Speaking at a seminar in Jakarta, Rudiantara suggested that the Philippine startup could help with the Indonesian government’s ongoing program to build a million new homes each year. But its entry could depend on the Philippines’ willingness to overlook the foreign ownership rules that reportedly scuppered Go-Jek’s license application.

Powerhouse of Asia Collectors

 

Today’s top art patrons are a passionate and motivated bunch. Aside from being a ubiquitous presence at art openings, they are staging exhibitions, building art malls and museums, setting up biennales and fairs, and acting as power-brokers between cultures. Meet the Asian art collectors who are making their mark on the international art stage.

TEXT: CoBo Editorial Force
IMAGES: Courtesy of the collectors and online resources

JAPAN

Soichiro Fukutake

World billionnaire who founded the renowned Benesse Corporation & the contemporary art museum Benesse Art Site Naoshima

Ichiro Fukano


Representative of Fields Accounting Group who mainly collects emerging artists’ works outside of Japan

Hikonobu Ise


Founder of Ise Group Inc. and the Ise Cultural Foundation (1983); collects Japanese Fine and Decorative Arts as well as modern and contemporary art

Yusaku Maezawa

Billionaire Japanese fashion mogul who dropped $98 million at auctions in just two days at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in 2016

Daisuke Miyatsu

The professor was among the first to collect installations and commission site-specific work since mid-1990s, his art-house is a must visit if you are lucky

Yoshiko Mori 

Founded Mori Art Museum in 2003 with her late husband, being credited for turning Roppongi into as a cultural landmark in Tokyo

Takeo Obayashi

Chairman of a construction conglomerate, houses his collection at the Yu-un Guesthouse, designed by Tadao Ando; the Obayashi Corporate Collection is one of the best in Japan

Tatsumi Sato

His collection ranges from antique to the contemporary, both Japanese and foreign. His Daiwa Press Viewing Room has hosted shows and published on art extensively

Tadashi Yanai

Founder and president of Fast Retailing, the father of Uniqlo has a sizable collection on modern and contemporary art. His collaboration with MoMA turned art into wearable items

South Korea

Choi Seung-hyun, T.O.P.

 K-Pop superstar and collector since the age of 18; his career & daily IG artwork update for his 7 million followers are interrupted by his 2-year obligatory military training

Hong Ra-hee

Renowned philanthropist & director of Leeum Samsung Museum; wife of Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Group

Sung Ho Hong

President of jewellery company Platinum House, the real estate mogul also runs private artist residency

Kim Chang-Il

A widely respected South Korean artist, gallery owner, self-made multimillionaire, and one of Asia’s biggest art collectors

Higgin Kim

CEO of Byucksan Engineering and Construction Company, passionate patron of contempoary art and music

Lee Hyun-sook

Besides her decades of contribution to Korean art scene as the founder and director of Kukje Gallery, she is also one of the most supportive collectors to the country’s artists when there wasn’t really a market for them

Moon Duck-hwa

CEO of logistics-cultural content-investment company MY Invest; collects paintings by emerging Asian artists; now venturing into French contemporary art

Thailand

Jean-Michel Beurdeley & Eric Bunnag Booth

Started the Beurdeley-Bunnag family collection in 1990s; the step-father and step-son duo are the masterminds behind the MAIIAM Museum of Contemporary Art in Chiang Mai

Disaphol Chansiri

Bangkok law professor reigns over Thailand’s art scene by collecting and organzing shows in his exhibition spaces as well as influencing a whole generation of young collectors

Petch Osathanugrah

Thai pop star and a beverage businessman (Osotspa), the collector is looking to open his Sansab Museum in Bangkok in the coming year

Vietnam

Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh

Economist, Founder & Director of Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research; collecting Vietanmese artists and beyond

Malaysia

Zain Azahari Zainal Abidin

Comprising 500 works and the product of half a century’s passion for collecting art, the Zain Azahari Collection (who is one of the country’s leading lawyers) is one of Malaysia’s most significant private art collections

Sarah Abdul Aziz & Mohd Suhaimi Ahmad

Business owner Mohd Suhaimi and his wife Sarah Abdul Aziz are well-known supporters of Malaysian contemporary art developments

Aliya & Farouk Khan

Over the 20 plus year of collecting, the duo had the discipline to understand first before purchase. Now they own the largest Malaysian contemporary art collection with over 1,000 pieces

Dato’ Marcus Tan Ser Lay

Real estate developer is one of the region’s most active collectors. He puts his hands on when it comes to the development of his new private museum

Ng Sek San

The landscape architect has been collecting art since 1994 and has turned a warehouse into a gallery and guesthouse Sekeping Tenggiri

Dato’ Noor Azman Mohd Nurdin

Group Executive Chairman of Lebar Daun Development Sdn Bhd, regarded in the local art scene as the veteran collector

Sharmin & Dato N. Parameswaran

Retired Malaysian diplomat with one of the country’s largest collections, his daughter Sharmin runs Interpr8 to increase visibility of Malaysian artists

Datuk Hamzah Mohd Salleh

Collector and owner of Spanco, Malaysia’s leading professional fleet management company

Ed Soo

Lawyer and restaurateur who owns works from Malaysia and Southeast Asia

Dr. Steve Wong

Renowned plastic surgeon who turned his office into a personal museum, displaying hundreds of works of Malaysian contemporary art

Pakhruddin Sulaiman

Formerly Malaysian National Art Gallery trustee, the KL-based lawyer and art fanatic is one of the top collectors of Malaysian contemporary art

Singapore

Jim Amberson

Among the vast collection mainly composed by Asian work, a buddha sculpture by Sopheap Pich holds dear to him

Hady Ang

A semi-retired art collector based in Singapore who hails from the construction and engineering business

Ann Mui Ling

Collector focuses on works on paper, accorded the Supporter of the Arts Award by the National Arts Council, Singapore in 2013 for donations made towards the arts

Ernesto Bedmar

Based in Singapore since 1984, the Argentinian architect-collector has amassed an important collection of early works by now-famous contemporary artists from the region

Dr. Bernard & Doli Cheong

The art collector couple is also one of the biggest watch collectors in the world

Cheryl Loh & John Chia

Owns a collection comprises around 300 contemporary works from around Asia. Artist Cheo Chai Hiang calls the duo “thinking art collectors”

Phileen Chiew 

Self-described as private art collector, realtor and business broker, Phileen is often seen at various art occasions

Kenneth Choe

Kenneth Choe (middle) with Indonesian collector Mr. Rudy Akili (left) and CoBo Social’s Selina Ting (right)

The Executive Director of Goldman Sachs (Singapore) started collecting art as early as the 1980s, now sits at the board of Singapore Art Museum

Huai Seng Chong

Owns a collection with over 300 pieces from some 30 countries. Launched The Culture Story with his daughter Ning to foster art appreciation among collectors

Natalie Balakrishnan and Nathaniel Putra Gunawan

Natalie and Nathaniel Gunawan belong to a new generation of young collectors rapidly emerging in Singapore. They routinely visit galleries big and small across the region to savour the works of established artists and to also chance on artists they may have never heard of

Richard Hoon

Businessman owns I Search Worldwide & FinTech company, Validus Capital; first collecting at 22, now passing on his passion for art to his 3 children

Satesh Kumar

As a key Asian art collector and museum supporter, Satesh Kumar collects notable international names but is also dedicated to supporting emerging artists

Sherman Kwek

Collecting may start as inheriting habit for the businessman and CEO of City Developments Limited, now he also collects for his hotels

Linda Neo & Albert Lim

The Singaporean couple has built a collection of modern and contemporary art over the decades. Singaporean artists are at their heart, so as some regional artists from the Philippines and Indonesia.

Loh Lik Peng

Loh Lik Peng is the owner and director of Unlisted Collection. His career began as a litigator during the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997. He mainly dealt with company bankruptcy.holds directorships at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre, Asian Civilisations Museum and the Peranakan Museum.

Aarti Lohia

The Indian-born, Singapore-based collector manages the Lohia Foundation that supports cross-cultural art projects

Lauren Bogen & Richard Nijkerk

The Singapore-based, Belgian-American collector couple live with an art collection of top notch western artists in their Singapore home. While back in New York, they have their Southeast Asian art collection to share with friends

Loh Lik Peng & Min Lee

The billionaire hotelier and violinist couple are passionate in collecting and to spread art through their international ultrahip hotel and restaurant outlets

Quek Tse-Kwang

Architect, art advisor, collector and hobbyist publisher is also an avid art collector in Singapore. He has published books on 30 fellow collectors and their art.

Lucia Cordeschi & Angelo Roxas

The Italian-filipino couple are global citizens who currently based in Singapore. Their love and support for Southeast Asian contemporary art has taken them everywhere in the region in searching of a dream collection

Lourdes & Michelangelo Samson

Recently naturalized Singaporean citizens, The Samson couple started their collection with filipino artists in 2005, now looking at Asia contemporary art at large

Jackson See

An avid art collector with over 25 years of collecting experience, first on Chinese contemporary then on Southeast Asian contemporary art

Claudia Sondakh & Evan Kwee

Director of Pontiac Land and the executive director of Capella Hotel Group Asia, Evan collects and supports art together with his restaurateur wife

Ryan Su & Adrian Chan

Andy Warhol fans who own a collection of his polaroids among other works; Lawyer and founders of the Ryan Foundation

Linda Tan

The globaltrotter and managing director of Sandimas is also famous for her love for the arts

Michael Tay

Expert in fine watchmaking and marketing, Michael sits in the STPI Board and is also a member of the Art Basel Cities Advisory Board; Day Job: Group managing director of Singapore’s The Hour Glass

Daniel Tong-How Teo

Property developer owns Hong How Group and Tong Eng Group, recognised in Singapore for his support of local art and artists

June-Ong & Jee Hum Teng

Founders of Teng Collection which includes works by masters and the best of Southeast Asia contemporary artists, the discreet couple just opened their new space for art during Singapore Art Week 2018

Nathalia Napitupulu Thiery

Young Indonesian collector based in Singapore, entrepreneur and designer of the fashion brand GAUDI

Wee Teng Wen

The UOB heir, co-founder and managing partner of The Lo & Behold Group is making wave in Singaporean art and lifestyle scene together with his artist wife Dawn Ng

Bill Cheng & Jesslyne Wijaya

Bill Cheng and Jesslyne Wijaya

Bill Cheng, son of Wing Tai Group’s owner Edmund Cheng, is President Director of Brewin Mesa. Based in Jakarta, the Singaporean-Indonesian couple are low-profile art collectors

Yeap Lam Yang

With a collecting journey that spans nearly 30 years and finally accumlated in the publication of Thinking of Landscape: Paintings from the Yeap Lam Yang Collection in 2014, the collector is an instrumental part of the region’s collecting scene

The Philippines

Jam Acuzar

Art patron & founder of Bellas Artes Project; day job: business development officer at her family’s real estate company, New San Jose Builders Inc

Robbie Antonio

Managing Director of Century Properties; the young and prolific collector, who was listed among Artnet’s Top 200 Art Collectors in 2015, is now bringing together 48 starchitects for prefabricated signature housing with his new venture Revolution Precrafted

Kim & Lito Camachov

Based between Manila and Singapore, the avid collector-couple is particularly know for their important Kusama collection

Marcel Crespo

Based between Manila and Singapore, the avid collector-couple is particularly know for their important Kusama collection

Marcel Crespo

Marcel Crespo is a collector from Manila, the Philippines. He is a patron of Ateneo Art Gallery, Manila, and is instrumental to the Ateneo Art Awards Grant

Lynette Ortiz

Standard Chartered’s first Filipino CEO is also a keen supporter of feminist cause and contemporary art

Paulino Que

The Que collection is well-known for its vaste selection of historical objets and Filipino modern art. The couple is now constructing a 3rd house for their equally impressive collection of contemporary art

Joanne Que Young

One of the known Filipino collectors, Joanne Que Young is a long term patron of the arts who based in Singapore

Kit & Fernando Zobel de Ayala

From the prominent Zobel de Ayala family, Fernando is the president and CEO of Ayala Corporation, and sits on the board of Asia Society and National Museum of the Philippines

Beatriz & Jaime Zobel de Ayala

Prominent Spanish Filipino businessman, philanthropist and art photographer; descendants of the Zobel de Ayala family that holds the Ayala Corporation

Indonesia

Haryanto Adikoesoemo

The founder of Museum MACAN is also a property developer & president of PT AKR Corporindo, a chemical and energy logistics company

Rudy Akili

Founder of Akili Museum, an avid art collector and owner of a prominent Indonesian travel company Smailing Tour

Ir. Ciputra

Art Patron from the prominent Ciputra family, founder of Ciputra Artpreneur Center

Cosmas Gozali

Architect and young collector, active in Southeast Asia

Lucy & Eddy Hartanto

Eddy Hartanto has been collecting contemporary art for over 2 decades, with special interest in works by the pioneers of the Indonesian New Art Movement

Yohana Irawan

One of the budding collectors in the Indonesian art scene, Yohana shares the passion and commitment to art with her mentors. She is Director of Stark Retail Indonesia

Konfir Kabo

Lawyer and business owner, the Melbourne-based Indonesian collector is a passionate supporter of Southeast Asia’s contemporary art with his Project 11

Deddy Kusuma

One of the most internationally-recognisable collectors from Jakarta, the real estate businessman started his art collection in the 1980s

Indra Leonardi

A prominent photographer who counts presidents, kings and artistic elites as his favorite subjects. His artistic sense is equally manifested in his collection of contemporary art, both indonesian and abroad.

Christina Lim

Christina Lim, from one of the most influential families in Indonesia, together with her husband Howard are budding supporters of the arts.

Haudy Mamesah

Patron of Sidola PT, a pharmaceutical machinery company, Haudy developed a passion for art under his father John Mamesah’s influence. His continues in adding contemporary art to the already extensive family collection

John Mamesah

Senior collector John Mamesah has been supporting Indonesian artists for decades, with a special interest in artist Edhi Sunarso

Putra Masagung

The Indonesian tycoon based in Singapore is known for his expansive collection and generous donations of artworks to various musuems

Dr. Oei Hong Djien

Founder of OHD Museum, owns the largest collection of Indonesian modern and contemporary art

Alexandra & John Prasetio

The diplomate and his architect wife are astute collectors, long time based in South Korea

Christina & Erastus Radjimin

The brother and sister duo founded ARTOTEL, a chain of boutique hotels filled with artworks by emerging Indonesian artists. They also sit on the Board of Young Collectors of Art Stage Jakarta

Axton Salim

Axton Salim has been the Head of Dairy Division at PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk since 2009 and its Head of Corporate Marketing since 2017. He is one of the major young collectors in Indonesia

Soenarjo Sampoerna

Surabaya’s Soenarjo Sampoerna is one of the senior collectors in the country. His collection comprises of works from as early as 18th Century to contemporary works

Susan Santoso

Indonesia’s prominent young collector and a successful entrepreneur

Poppy Hadiman Setiawan

Started collecting since late 80s, Poppy is an ardent collector of modern and contemporary Indonesian art, and a patron of Christine Ay Tjoe

Melani Setiawan

Physician & collector of four decades now, known as “Mother of young Indonesian artists”

Natasha Sidharta

Indonesian private collector Natasha Sidharta co-founded SAM Fund for Arts and Ecology in 2014 with Rujak Centre for Urban Studies to support developments of arts that work on ecological issues. She’s a force to be reckoned with in the indonesian art scene

Ferry Sudjono

President Director of Henan Putihrai Asset Management, Ferry Sudjono collects internationally renowned modern and contemporay art. He is also a support of Christine Ay Tjoe and Nyoman Masriadi.

Arif Suherman

Arif Suherman belongs to a new generation of young collectors who support new media works and the deveolpment of emerging artists

Nicholas Tan

Tech entrepreneur Nicholas Tan is one of the most exciting young collectors in the region. Adventurous in spirit and outlook, he’s never afraid to look beyond geographical and cultural limits to build a global collection of art

Tom Tandio

The automotive businessman is an inspiring collector for his generation. His new baby: IndoArtNow.com – an archival platform of contemporary Indonesian art

Wijono Tanoko

President Director of Avia Avian (manufacturer of paint, coating and building materials) is one of the country’s top art collectors

Alexander Tedja

One of Indonesia’s Richest 50, the real estate developer and art lover underscores the grandeur of Gandaria City with his private collection

Budi Tek

Farming tycoon & a renowned Chinese-Indonesian art collector, also founder of the Shanghai-based Yuz Museum

Sunarto Tinor

Sunarto Tinor of PT. Mitra Niaga Adhiprima has been a long supporter of the arts

Wiyu Wahono

A regular suspect on the stage of many conferences and seminars, known as Indonesia’s most experimental and intellectual collector

Janto Wihardja

The Founder and Creative Director of online magazine Sugar & Cream is also a keen collector

Prasodjo Winarko

Hails from the Sampoerna tobacco dynasty, business in property and metal industry; started collecting in 1993 with a focus on paintings