Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this conversation, Christian Levett, founder of FAMM, reflects on his journey from private collector to institution-builder. With a collection of nearly 2,000 works spanning art and history, he has developed a distinctive approach that brings historical objects into dialogue with contemporary perspectives, while also contributing to the recognition of female artists. Through this vision, Levett has created a museum that recontextualizes art for new audiences while remaining firmly rooted in scholarship.
*Panelists*
*Casey Santangelo* — Head of Fine Art & Specie, Americas, AXA XL
*Christian Levett* — British Collector, Philanthropist, and founder of FAMM
This TEFAF Talk was presented by AXA XL as part of TEFAF New York’s programming and took place on May 16, 2026
View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks
In this conversation, Christian Levett, founder of FAMM, reflects on his journey from private collector to institution-builder. With a collection of nearly 2,000 works spanning art and history, he has developed a distinctive approach that brings historical objects into dialogue with contemporary perspectives, while also contributing to the recognition of female artists. Through this vision, Levett has created a museum that recontextualizes art for new audiences while remaining firmly rooted in scholarship.
*Panelists*
*Casey Santangelo* — Head of Fine Art & Specie, Americas, AXA XL
*Christian Levett* — British Collector, Philanthropist, and founder of FAMM
This TEFAF Talk was presented by AXA XL as part of TEFAF New York’s programming and took place on May 16, 2026
View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks
