Art as an Asset: Ron Mandos Gallery x You Got This
Can art be more than something you admire?
Art has always been appreciated for its beauty but it is increasingly being collected as an alternative asset class that can complement a diversified portfolio while creating lasting personal and societal value.
Join us on 30 July at Gallery Ron Mandos — right in the heart of Amsterdam, surrounded by the work of the most exciting upcoming artists in the Netherlands — for an evening during their iconic Best of Graduates show.
For women who invest and haven't considered art yet.
Joined by experts, we will explore
🎨 How to start collecting — and what budget you actually need
💎 How the art market works and what drives long-term value
🌿 Collecting with purpose: Supporting emerging artists and preserving cultural heritage.
The evening:
Drinks and gallery tour with Ron Mandos
Fireside chat with three perspectives on art as an asset
Dinner among the art, good wine and real experts 🍷🥖🎨
🎤 Speakers
Hester Alberdingk Thijm — Director of the AkzoNobel Art Foundation, home to one of the Netherlands' leading corporate collections of contemporary art. Since its establishment in 1996, the collection has evolved into an internationally recognised collection, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year! Hester will share insights into collecting from an institutional perspective and the role corporate collections play in shaping the contemporary art landscape.
Pip Greenaway — Contemporary artist and one of the artists selected for the Best of Graduates exhibition at Gallery Ron Mandos in 2025. Pip will share what being selected for Best of Graduates has meant for her career, offering a unique perspective on the early stages of an artist's journey, the importance of visibility and patronage, and why supporting emerging artists matters.
Lediane Toledo — Private contemporary art collector. Her collection predominantly features works by women artists, reflecting her commitment to promoting underrepresented voices in contemporary art. Lediane actively supports financial literacy initiatives for women, helping bridge the worlds of art and finance. She shares practical insights into building an art collection, understanding the long-term value of art, and collecting with purpose.
About Gallery Ron Mandos
For more than 25 years, Galerie Ron Mandos has been one of the Netherlands' leading contemporary galleries — representing over 30 artists globally from their Amsterdam gallery district location. For nineteen years, their iconic Best of Graduates exhibition has showcased the most exciting new talents from Dutch art academies.
Tickets & Payment
We ask €20 per person to cover the cost of the evening. For any questions please reach out to Tessel or Eva.
After signing up, you'll receive a Tikkie to confirm your spot. Your registration is confirmed once payment is received.
Hosted in collaboration with Gallery Ron Mandos. Initiated by YGT supporter Lediane Toledo.
Pip Greenaway - Too Much To Swallow, 2025