Key points
Collection born from childhood memories
Objects chosen for their history, not their value
Ceramics, limited editions, local works
Accessible collection, without financial pressure
In Brussels, in a bright apartment where each object seems to tell a story, Fabian Jean Villanueva opens the doors to his world. An instinctive rather than strategic collector, he embodies an uninhibited and deeply personal vision of art. Here, there are no flashy big names or hushed galleries, but works chosen with the heart, for their beauty, their history, or simply their presence.
A relationship with art born from childhood
Far from museums or auctions, Fabian Jean Villanueva's first encounter with art took place in a small village in the Gorges du Verdon. There, a potter named Fernande offered bowls to children during the traditional kiln-raising ceremony. It was these simple gestures, these raw materials, and these summer memories that instilled in him a love of handmade objects.
These founding emotions are still very present. Ceramics, second-hand objects, local works, and signed editions coexist in his home with elegant discretion.
Collecting without pressure, with passion
Fabian Jean Villanueva rarely talks about "collecting," preferring the word "collect." His approach is neither speculative nor guided by market codes. He buys what moves him: a work found in a local non-profit organization, an Iranian vase glued together piece by piece, a Jeff Koons book repurposed in his own way.
What makes his collection so strong is this diversity of objects—sometimes acquired for a few euros—but always full of meaning. He prioritizes emotion over price, experience over financial value.
Each work is chosen for an intimate reason. It is never a neutral gesture.
A living collection, on a human scale
This uninhibited approach shows that it is possible to build a collection without a big budget. Fabian often opts for limited art editions , accompanied by certificates of authenticity, which allow access to an artist's universe at a lower cost.
Over time, Fabien has built up a collection that tells the story of his life and hopes to pass it on to his son. For him, art is not a fixed possession, but an emotional and visual legacy . Each work extends a story, adorns a memory, and builds a family memory.
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