Pilar Crespi, a Miami-based philanthropist and former fashion executive, discusses her art collection and Miami recommendations in an interview with The Art Newspaper. She recounts buying her first artwork—an oil painting by Tano Festa—while living in Rome, and her most recent acquisitions include works by Sidival Fila and Yoan Capote. Crespi also shares her regret over not purchasing a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting at a Christie's auction 30 years ago, and names a Caravaggio from the Galleria Borghese and Jackson Pollock's *Two* as her dream museum pieces.
Crespi's insights matter because they offer a personal perspective on collecting shaped by deep friendships with artists, particularly from the Arte Povera and Italian Pop art movements. Her role on the boards of major institutions like the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection underscores her influence in the art world, while her practical tips for visiting Miami—favoring the ICA Miami, local galleries, and Mediterranean restaurants—provide a curated guide for art travelers.