NY ART WEEK | Conversations+Lunch+Tours | ART+CULTURE+BUSINESS

Schedule

Fri May 15 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Private Lounge | New York, NY

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FRI, MAY 15 —A premier event with top expert talks, gourmet lunch with skyline views, and unparalleled company
About this Event

From Lover to Buyer™ | From Collector to Patron

An Exclusive NY Art Week Experience in Art, Culture & Investment

Friday, May 15th | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Private 25th-Floor Lounge, Hudson Yards, NYC

On the occasion of New York Art Week, From Lover to Buyer™ returns for its second NYC edition — and the 2026 program is better than ever.

Join us for an elevated, salon-style gathering designed to complement (and enhance) your art week experience. Hosted by Art Asset Class™, this intimate event brings together collectors, investors, founders, and cultural leaders for a day of dynamic conversations, meaningful connection, and shared curiosity around the evolving value of art and culture.

Set in a stunning private 25th-floor lounge at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, with sweeping views of the Hudson River, the experience unfolds just steps away from Frieze, NADA, Future Fair, and the city’s leading galleries.

Expect a lively, welcoming atmosphere — equal parts insightful and social — with a thoughtfully curated program and an exceptional group of guests.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Engaging, salon-style conversations with leading voices across art, finance, and culture
• A relaxed, seated gourmet lunch in partnership with Electric Lemon
• Panoramic views and an intimate, beautifully designed setting
• A highly curated guest list of collectors, creatives, and industry leaders

PLUS

• VIP tour at one of NY art week premier fairs (Frieze, NADA, Future, 1-54, Independent) (limited availability - first come first served)


2026 CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

Art & Neuroscience: The Future of Perception
With immersive artists Harriett & Johannes Girardoni

Art as an Alternative Asset
With art finance expert Andrea Danese

The Role of Art: Space, Society & Strategy
In conversation with artist Grimanesa Amorós

The Artist as a Brand
Featuring brand experts from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and LVMH

Next-Gen Collectors
Exploring shifting dynamics of taste, capital, and influence

How Tech Investors Collect Art
A collector’s perspective from the world of technology and venture

…and more


TICKETS

Tickets are limited. The organizers reserve the right to deny entry (& refund the purchaser)

For more information, program and speaker bios - visit www.fromlovertobuyer.com


WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Full access to all conversations
• Seated lunch + refreshments
• Gift bag + exclusive partner offerings
• Invitation to attend complimentary future global salons

This is a rare opportunity to step inside the conversations shaping today’s art world — to meet the people behind it, exchange ideas, and experience NY Art Week from a more thoughtful, connected perspective.


For updates and a closer look behind the scenes, follow along on Instagram.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.


See you on May 15th!

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Where is it happening?

Private Lounge, 33 Hudson Yards, New York, United States

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Tickets

USD 238.73

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