The juxtaposition of 156 masterpieces of art from the Renaissance through to the contemporary – and the cultures within which they were created – was the aim of this fascinating collection. Sheer aesthetic value rather than origin or age – and the consequent relationships between one work of art and another than transcend time – make of this collection a unique experience. It demonstrates man’s relationship with art over millennia and the rich opportunity that collecting such masterpieces creates.
19 January 2012