Arts and entertainment
September 10, 2021
Harley Viera-Newton discusses the emotion and excitement behind collecting in the first episode of the new series. Image credit: Sotheby's
By Nora Howe
Auction house Sotheby’s has launched a new series, “Why I Collect,” in which six Los Angeles-based creatives share their personal collections of fashion, art and watches while explaining what drives them to collect.
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