Collection Pictet .cls-1{fill:#fff;} Pictet, leading European independent investment management .cls-1{fill:#fff;} Pictet, leading European independent investment management Pictet ABOUT PICTET Collection Pictet The Pictet art collection, founded in 2004, now contains over 900 Swiss artworks, dating from 1805 to the present day Preserving and promoting Preserving and promoting art and artists is part of the long tradition of patronage that the Pictet partners have cultivated from the Group’s very beginnings in 1805. As in asset management, acquiring, showcasing and managing works of art is not something which can be improvised, but must be approached with professional dedication. Taking the view that art serves as an important landmark in an ever-changing world, the partners decided to bring existing works together and create a unique collection dating back to the exact year the bank was founded, and to entrust its care to experts. The Collection Pictet therefore contains works from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and reflects the quest for excellence, appetite for innovation and independent spirit expressed in the Group’s values. In the footsteps of tradition In building the collection, Pictet was determined to remain close to its Swiss heritage, so the artists included all have a strong cultural link to Switzerland, irrespective of their place of origin. Furthermore, in the spirit of the Pictet Group’s tradition of patronage and philanthropy, the collection maintains close relationships with the artists. It also follows their development in order to provide continued support, especially to the youngest. Since one of the objectives is to build a lasting heritage, the Collection Pictet never sells any of its acquisitions, nor engages in any form of speculation in works of art. In situ The works in the collection are displayed at Pictet’s Geneva headquarters and in Group offices around the world, where, located in the various spaces, they stimulate a continuous dialogue with the premises they occupy and the people who work there. Pictet also regularly commissions contemporary artists to design original works to be placed in situ. International collaboration The collection also loans works to temporary exhibitions and collaborates with many museums and cultural institutions throughout the world. Having been chosen as one of the 100 best corporate collections, it is described and discussed in two major works: “A Celebration of Corporate Art Programmes Worldwide” (2014) published by the Wapping Arts Trust and “Global Corporate Collections” (2015) published by Deutsche Standards. Finally, the Collection Pictet is a member of the International Association of Corporate Collections of Contemporary Art (IACCCA). Where can the works be viewed? To find out more about the artists and their works, please visit the collection website. ART FOCUS The Giacometti, a dynasty of artists ― Casimiro Di Crescenzo and Loa Haagen Pictet The Giacometti is a very rare example in art history of one generation of artists, allowing the next one to grow and bloom in its own rights. In discussion with Casimiro Di Crescenzo, Italian Art historian and Giacometti expert, Loa Haagen Pictet, Chief Curator of the Collection Pictet, will address questions such as how it is possible for such a remote village of approximately 200 people in the Swiss Alps to become the hometown of so many artists. ART FOCUS Insights into the Art Market Today ― Dominique Lévy and Loa Haagen Pictet In the middle of the current health crisis, the art world and the art market are facing major challenges. Dominique Lévy, Co-Founder of Lévy Gorvy, and Loa Haagen Pictet, Head of Arts – Chief Curator Collection Pictet, discuss the solidity and resilience of the art market and also consider whether there is a chance that the current health crisis will be a stepping stone towards a more transparent art market, or rather the contrary. ABOUT PICTET The Partners Annual Review Philanthropic tradition Long-term thinking Pictet ratings Collection Pictet Campus Pictet de Rochemont Worldwide offices Contacts About Pictet A responsible vision Careers Media relations Pictet Connect Global contacts US nationals and residents interested in our investment services should enter the site here to satisfy local legal requirements applying to the US. All site visitors should consult the legal notice for detailed local legal requirements applicable to your country and links to specific entities of the Pictet Group which are able to operate under those restrictions. Photos: Sarah Weal; Christopher Anderson, Alex Majoli, Carolyn Drake, Mark Power and Stuart Franklin / Magnum Photos. Privacy notice | Cookie preferences ©2021, Pictet Group To refuse the use of cookies, change your settings or for more information, please click on the following link: Cookies policy. By continuing to browse this website, you accept the use of cookies for the above purposes.