Liam Lis, a 23-year-old former child star who toured with Fifth Harmony and Zendaya, is now building a private art collection with his family in New York. In an interview with Cultured, he discusses key works in the collection, including Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Gringo Pilot (Anola Gay)" (1981), Damien Hirst's "Damnation" (2004), and Richard Prince's "A Nurse Involved" (2002), and credits his father, real estate developer Harry Lis, for nurturing his passion for art.
This story matters because it highlights the growing trend of young,跨界 collectors entering the art world, blending entertainment industry experience with serious art patronage. Lis's collection, which spans modern European masters like Max Beckmann and Sigmar Polke to contemporary figures like Christopher Wool and Andy Warhol, reflects how personal history and family influence shape collecting practices, offering a model for other young collectors.