Carl Gambino and Sarah Ivory, a young couple in their early 40s, have been collecting art for over a decade. Their journey began organically, as they brought back artworks from their travels - souvenirs not only of places but also of human encounters. The couple's collection has grown to over 100 works, with vibrant palettes and lively compositions dominating many of the pieces on view.
Their home in Brooklyn Heights is a testament to their passion for art, which has become intertwined with their professional lives and growing family. Everything about their home feels highly curated, with a dialogue between art and furniture that is carefully calibrated for a family environment. The couple's approach to collecting is largely shared, although acquisitions often arrive with a sense of urgency - particularly on Gambino's side.
For Ivory, the focus is on creating a harmonious balance in the space, while for Gambino, it's about immersing himself in the art world. Their relationship to collecting differs, yet they complement each other perfectly. For him, the passion borders on obsession, with Gambino returning to fairs day after day, rewalking aisles endlessly. For Ivory, one pass is enough, and she hits saturation faster.
The couple's collection reflects their values of supporting emerging artists and assembling a meaningful group of works that truly reflect an artist's practice. They own multiples of almost everyone they love, with Gambino explaining that buying many works from an artist he genuinely believes in makes discovery exciting and timely. The art world is a business, but for them, it's a passion.
Despite the changing landscape of the ultra-contemporary segment, Gambino remains optimistic about the future. He recognizes the growing recognition by major galleries of the importance of emerging spaces and the shift towards collaboration rather than competition. For him, the excitement hasn't faded, and he would love to spend most of his time looking at art.
Their relationship to collecting is not just about buying art but also about living with it - wanting the work around them every day as part of their life. The final decision is always made together, and most often comes down to a simple question: "do we want to live with this?"
Their home in Brooklyn Heights is a testament to their passion for art, which has become intertwined with their professional lives and growing family. Everything about their home feels highly curated, with a dialogue between art and furniture that is carefully calibrated for a family environment. The couple's approach to collecting is largely shared, although acquisitions often arrive with a sense of urgency - particularly on Gambino's side.
For Ivory, the focus is on creating a harmonious balance in the space, while for Gambino, it's about immersing himself in the art world. Their relationship to collecting differs, yet they complement each other perfectly. For him, the passion borders on obsession, with Gambino returning to fairs day after day, rewalking aisles endlessly. For Ivory, one pass is enough, and she hits saturation faster.
The couple's collection reflects their values of supporting emerging artists and assembling a meaningful group of works that truly reflect an artist's practice. They own multiples of almost everyone they love, with Gambino explaining that buying many works from an artist he genuinely believes in makes discovery exciting and timely. The art world is a business, but for them, it's a passion.
Despite the changing landscape of the ultra-contemporary segment, Gambino remains optimistic about the future. He recognizes the growing recognition by major galleries of the importance of emerging spaces and the shift towards collaboration rather than competition. For him, the excitement hasn't faded, and he would love to spend most of his time looking at art.
Their relationship to collecting is not just about buying art but also about living with it - wanting the work around them every day as part of their life. The final decision is always made together, and most often comes down to a simple question: "do we want to live with this?"
, it's not just about the pieces themselves but also how they bring people together - their travels, human encounters... that's so beautiful 
. And I can imagine how cool it must be to see your home change as a collection grows 
. The way they balance each other out is really interesting too, like Gambino's 'obsession' vs Ivory's 'saturation point'. But what I find most amazing is their focus on supporting emerging artists - that's really admirable 
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. I mean, 100+ pieces in their collection? That's a serious commitment! 
And what's great is they're not just buying for the sake of owning stuff, but because it resonates with them on a deeper level. They genuinely care about supporting emerging artists and collecting works that reflect the artist's practice. 
I can totally see why Gambino would get excited about discovering new talent - that passion is infectious! 
And I love how Ivory balances out his enthusiasm with her own approach, creating this beautiful harmony in their home. It's like, they're not just art collectors, but part of the artistic community itself 
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Gambino's obsession with fairs and Ivory's more measured approach are actually complementary skills. It's all about finding that balance and making art a part of your life, you know?
the fact that they make discovering new art exciting makes me want to start collecting too!!! can you imagine living with art every day? 
gotta love how they make art collecting look like a total breeze... meanwhile i'm over here trying to find time to clean my apartment 
, but hey at least they've got that covered. it's all about finding that balance between work and play, i guess. their relationship is pretty cute too - who wouldn't want to spend the rest of their days looking at art together? 
gotta say though, i'm a bit envious of their "artistic" lifestyle... maybe i'll just have to convince my partner to let me redecorate our living room with some more artwork 
Their collection is literally 100+ pieces and it's like they're just stockpiling art without even thinking about what it's actually gonna do for their lives 
. I mean, have you seen the pics of their home in Brooklyn Heights? It's like a curated Pinterest board gone wild 
. They got this whole "harmonious balance" vibe going on but it just feels like a lot to handle, especially when Gambino gets that "passion obsession" 
. And can we talk about how expensive it is to collect art? Like, those emerging artists are probably struggling to make ends meet while these two are basically bankrolling their careers 
. Anyway, I guess if you're into that sorta thing, they're the ultimate couple goals 
! In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the commercial side of art, but these two are truly making a conscious effort to prioritize the artists' practices over just making a profit. That's something we could all learn from!