Lover of the Arts: a Collector Profile of Alicia Koplowitz

While passionate and active in many areas of society, culture, and scientific researcy (maintaining a steady interest in dance, world travel, and the two foundations she leads), Alicia Koplowitz has made a particular name for herself in the world of art collection.  Living in the luxurious area of Madrid known as La Moraleja, Alicia Koplowitz has lined the walls of her home with paintings and sculpture pieces from the Baroque, Impressionist, and countless other artistic periods.  The collection that Koplowitz has amassed through the years is impressive, to say the very least.

As a native-born Spaniard (a Jewish businessman, Koplowitz’ father had relocated to Spain from Poland to escape Nazi persecution) it should come as no great surprise to the reader to find that many of the art pieces Alicia Koplowitz values most come from artists who have been born from the same soil.  Goya’s work features heavily in Koplowitz’ collection.  Also present is the enviable adquisition of Goya’s Celestina y Maja en el Balcón, a work which Koplowitz acquired from the heirs of Bartolomé March for an undisclosed amount.

Celestina y Maja en el Balcon, Oil.

Goya.
Alicia Koplowitz has bid on and purchased numerous works from Sotheby’s and Christie’s auctions by Picasso, Modigliani, and Barceló.  Her taste is known art world-wide as impeccable.  She has her hands in numerous businesses in the United States, mostly hotels.  Her hotels in Milan and Lisbon are also succeeding, and she is ranked as the richest woman in Spain.