Is collecting an irrational act guided by compulsion and desire? What are the use of objects? What are the motivations behind making, collecting, curating and criticizing art? Participants:Hilary Rubenstein (Psychologist)Eric Troncy (Art Critic and Director, Le Consortium, Dijon)Haim Steinbach (Artist)Chair: Alice Rawsthorn (Director, Design Museum)

Is collecting an irrational act guided by compulsion and desire? What are the use of objects? What are the motivations behind making, collecting, curating and criticizing art? Participants:Hilary Rubenstein (Psychologist)Eric Troncy (Art Critic and Director, Le Consortium, Dijon)Haim Steinbach (Artist)Chair: Alice Rawsthorn (Director, Design Museum)

Is collecting an irrational act guided by compulsion and desire?&nbsp;What are the use of objects? What are the motivations behind making, collecting, curating and criticizing art? Participants:Hilary Rubenstein (Psychologist)Eric Troncy (Art Critic and Director, Le Consortium, Dijon)Haim Steinbach (Artist)Chair: Alice Rawsthorn (Director, Design Museum)

The Psychology of Collecting

Conversations and debates with leading figures from contemporary art, design, music, literature, activism and technology – taking place daily at Frieze Fairs and beyond.

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The Psychology of Collecting

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