The Collecting Practice is dedicated to thoughtful curation that goes beyond the expected. Led by Marie Becker, The Collecting Practice guides the creation of purposeful collections of emerging art that spark creativity, invite new perspectives, and defy conventional thinking, nurturing both your love of collecting and your connection to art.
What excites me most is helping build new collections and connecting emerging collectors with artists and ideas. It’s not simply about acquiring objects—it’s about developing relationships, participating in cultural conversations, and supporting creative practices at pivotal moments in an artist’s career. Collecting is rooted in curiosity, learning, and living with ideas. The most meaningful collections reflect a person’s values, interests, and engagement with the world. Art is something to be excited by, questioned, and connected to. Through a strong network of artists, curators, galleries, and institutions, I help people engage with art more deeply and confidently, building collections that are both personally meaningful and culturally relevant.
– Marie Becker, Founder of The Collecting Practice
– Marie Becker, Founder of The Collecting Practice
Philosophy
With a strong interests ranging from artists' books and editions to unique works of art, Marie Becker is particularly passionate about building new collections and helping new audiences engage with the art world. Understanding that acquiring art can be both exciting and daunting, especially in its early stages, she offers considered guidance, independent counsel, and ongoing support tailored to each client's needs. Rooted in trust and dialogue, her approach accompanies collectors through every stage of the journey. From sourcing and acquisition to logistics, installation, and documentation, The Collecting Practice oversees every step and detail with discretion and care, enabling clients to fully enjoy the experience of living with and growing their collection.
Biography
Born in New York and raised in Hamburg, Marie Becker's international background spans Brussels, Paris, Strasbourg, London, and New York. With more than ten years of experience in the art world, she has worked extensively with collectors, artists, galleries, auction houses, and institutions. Holding a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Marie held positions at Karma in New York and Bonhams in London / Hamburg before establishing and directing her own gallery, 14a, between 2017 and 2024. She later managed an artist studio of an internationally renowned artists for nearly two years, overseeing exhibitions, institutional relationships, budgets, and strategic project coordination.
Projects
Beyond her work with The Collecting Practice, Marie Becker is responsible for the stewardship of the archive of her father, Juergen Becker, whose gallery operated from 1989 to 2026. Parts of the archive will be activated through 71, a space curated by Amanda Weimar and Marie Becker, where selected materials will be exhibited and made available for public engagement and research.