Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When an artwork is intangible, how do we hold onto it?
Many collectors begin to see their light-based works as a living presence in their collection. These objects hold a special place in their hearts. They are something to be cared for. That's why we're partnering with artist and light conservation expert Clare Brew, whose expertise extends from the neons of Tracey Emin to the fluorescent tubes of Dan Flavin.
'There is something very spiritual about owning a light-based piece of work,' says Brew. 'Because light is something we can't grasp, we can't hold. It evokes something very strong in us.'
đ Defined Space: The Collection of Henry S. McNeil Jr. | New York | 20 May
When an artwork is intangible, how do we hold onto it?
Many collectors begin to see their light-based works as a living presence in their collection. These objects hold a special place in their hearts. They are something to be cared for. That's why we're partnering with artist and light conservation expert Clare Brew, whose expertise extends from the neons of Tracey Emin to the fluorescent tubes of Dan Flavin.
'There is something very spiritual about owning a light-based piece of work,' says Brew. 'Because light is something we can't grasp, we can't hold. It evokes something very strong in us.'
đ Defined Space: The Collection of Henry S. McNeil Jr. | New York | 20 May
