Observer’s Curators to Watch in 2026
Their work extends beyond interpretation into institutional development, creative stewardship and the shaping of the cultural frameworks that will ultimately define our era's art history.
Hugh Hayden
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Meet the Collector: Raphaël Isvy Wants to Rewrite the Rules of Buying and Selling Art
“When collectors reinject liquidity into the market, it benefits everyone," he tells Observer. "Instead of shaming people for selling, galleries should teach them how to do it properly, how to reinvest in a way that sustains the ecosystem.”
‘It Was the Greatest Adventure of My Life’: Olivier Babin and the True Story of CLEARING
"I always believed one should run a gallery like the MoMA. Otherwise, why have a gallery at all? We were always operating with that mindset," he told Observer.
