Role of the Collector

From FRAME #51

Anneke Bokern

A show that focused on the role of the collector...

The premise that every private collection revolves around the collector and not the things s/he collects. Ultimately, a collection mirrors the taste, ideas and desires of the compiler. Most collections, however, never reach the stage of completion. Collecting is a mind game, fueled by fantasies about future acquisitions.

—in other words, an installation for each visitor’s imaginary collection