Chronicle written by journalist Alejandro Martín for El País, following the entire advisory process that Esley Sánchez and her husband Enrique Rodríguez undertake through the ARCOmadrid First Collectors program. This free program, organized by the international art consultancy Arte Global, provides participants with direct guidance from its CEO and art market expert, Elisa Hernando.
Although the couple are not newcomers to collecting, Rodríguez inherited from his grandfather, Juan Miguel Rodríguez de la Cruz—ceramist—a noteworthy collection of Cuban avant-garde ceramics from the 1950s. Following the advice of Hernando, regarded as one of the leading experts in the Spanish art sector, they decide to make new acquisitions at this ARCOmadrid 2025 edition, ensuring strategic investments grounded in deep market knowledge.
Through initiatives like First Collectors, Arte Global strengthens its reputation as a benchmark in international art advisory, bringing contemporary art collecting and investment closer to diverse collector profiles.
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