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 VIP visit to one of the fairs to close the day (limited availability)
• A highly curated guest list of collectors, creatives, and industry leaders
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!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Private Lounge, 33 Hudson Yards, New York, United States
USD 161.90 to USD 321.95
