The Psychology of Collecting: Why Do We Buy Art

Why do we fall in love with an artwork? And what makes us decide that we want to take it home? Buying art is rarely just about the object itself. We might buy because a work moves us, reminds us of something, reflects who we are, signals where we belong, or simply because we cannot stop thinking about it. For some, collecting is deeply emotional. For others, it can be about identity, cultural connection, status, or investment. In this conversation, we look beyond the transaction to explore what actually happens when we desire art. Join Jenia Yanes, Benedikt Zeitner, Marios Djamo Ngassam and Sebastian Jauregui for an intimate conversation bringing together perspectives from curating, psychology, collecting and artistic practice. Schedule 17:00 — Doors openArrive, settle in, grab a drink and meet fellow guests. 18:00 — Panel conversationAn intimate 60-minute conversation with Jenia Yanes, Benedikt Zeitner, Marios Djamo Ngassam and Sebastian Jauregui. 19:00 — Audience Q&AAn opportunity to join the conversation and ask your questions. 19:15 — Networking & drinksStay a little longer, meet the speakers and connect with fellow guests. 21:00 — Close Meet the panelists Jenia Yanes Berlin-based independent curator, cultural writer and commentator exploring art, culture and the ways we assign meaning and value to what we see. Benedikt ZeitnerBerlin-based therapist and coach whose work focuses on psychology, emotional patterns and human behaviour, bringing a psychological lens to the question of desire and attachment. Marios Djamo NgassamBerlin-based art advisor, collector and founder of Maison Marios, working closely with emerging artists and collectors to build meaningful relationships with contemporary art. Sebastian JaureguiColombian-German artist based in Berlin whose painting practice explores identity, human behaviour and our attempts to make sense of the world around us. Come curious. Leave with a different perspective on why we buy the things we choose to live with.