In Conversation
Ulysses de Santi Interview
On collecting with intention, the significance behind each piece, and a life with art at its center.
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Every piece is chosen with care, for its form, material, and the story it tells. I focus on Brazilian modernist design, sourcing with precision and curating with intention. These aren't just objects, they're part of a larger narrative. Nothing enters the collection by chance.
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Collecting goes beyond ownership. It's about identifying the historical and cultural significance behind each piece. Every object reflects the work of its creator and represents a moment in design history that continues to shape how we live today.
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Some paths don't ask to be chosen, they simply unfold. What began as admiration soon became a way of seeing. Soon, it was clear: art wouldn't just be part of life, it would be at its center.
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