What I Buy And Why: Arts Philanthropist Hasnaine Yavarhoussen on the Collecting Scene in Madagascar and the Joys of Outdoor Art
The founder of Hakanto Contemporary, the first non-profit art space in Madagascar, has been collecting close to home this year.
The Madagascar-based philanthropist Hasnaine Yavarhoussen takes a “think globally, act locally” approach to collecting art.
Yavarhoussen, who is CEO of the green energy company Filatex group, made headlines last February when he opened the non-profit art space Hakanto Contemporary in Madagascar. The venue the first of its kind in the nation focuses on uplifting local artists, offering residencies and educational programming, and staging exhibitions.