Interview Founder of RR&Co, Media Personality, and Collector Rosemin M. Opgenhaffen
THE WICK: What does a typical Monday look like for you?
Rosemin M. Opgenhaffen: I start my day with watching the news in the background, but in the morning like my coffee and to scan a few newspapers and scan my emails to prioritise any urgency. My mornings are quite disciplined with pilates or if I’m in London, I go to the park to get my steps in. I do like the morning for myself to think, plan, and manage my day and week ahead. At the moment, I am filming a new show so we are in the studio and late afternoon I’m on Zoom for a new brand launch; my team is in the US so my day has to be structured.
TW: You have been noted as one of the world’s most influential South Asians. Three South Asian talents you have your eye on?
RO: For art, I love Rana Begum: it’s the mesh clouds installation that I fell in love with. The colours, the lightness, the overall feel. For fashion, Tina Bhojwani, based in NYC, launched Aera – a vegan shoe brand. I love the styles and they travel with me everywhere. Actor Husein Madhavji is definitely one to watch, whether on television or on stage, he’s captivating and intelligent.
TW: You have worked with global luxury to the highest level, including representation of Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin, and Gucci HQ. With brands increasingly becoming the modern Medici of the art world, which do you think are doing art well and why?
RO:
LVMH Fondation is a beautiful building in Paris and has great programming throughout the year. Personally, I love the partnership between Christian Dior and Chanakya Institute in India, under the helm of Maria Grazia who has produced gowns, tapestries, etc, for the shows. Chanakya focuses on teaching women the craft of embroidery, a skill as well as a way to gain financial independence.
TW: It’s Art Dubai this week. Which are your top galleries in the city?
RO: Personally, I love Tabari Artspace specialising in Middle Eastern art. Founder Maliha Tabari has a great eye for young talent. Located in DIFC Gate Village. Leila Heller, based in NYC and Dubai always curates great exhibitions from various international artists, and 1 x 1 Gallery specialising in South Asian Art – both located in Al Serkal district.
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