Collecting Contemporaries

Step inside one of the world’s most captivating private art collections—a treasure trove of modern and contemporary art amassed over three decades by Glenn Fuhrman, the founder of The FLAG Art Foundation, and his wife Amanda. This remarkable book offers a rare glimpse into the Fuhrman Family Collection, featuring an unparalleled array of paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures by some of the most iconic and influential artists of our time.

From globally celebrated names to rising stars, each work in the collection reflects a process of selection, shaped by curiosity, emotional resonance, and respect for the artist’s voice. The result is a narrative of contemporary creativity that captures the zeitgeist while honouring the timeless mind of collectors who see art not as an investment, but as a life-enriching dialogue.

These beautifully illustrated pages look at the collector mindset and the powerful role art plays in shaping personal and cultural identity. Collecting Contemporaries also features exclusive conversations between Glenn Fuhrman, The FLAG Art Foundation’s director Jonathan Rider, and Jim Hodges, as well as a conversation between Thelma Golden and Simone Leigh.