The world of art and antiques —its creative process, the interest of collectors, and the unpredictable journeys of artworks— forms a kaleidoscopic universe full of possibilities, though not without risk. At its center stands the figure of the art dealer, capable of elevating forgotten pieces and, above all, sharing a passion for objects that carry fragments of our past.
Portuguese dealer Mário Roque has been doing exactly that for years. He left a career in cardiology to dedicate himself to antiques, founding São Roque Antiguidades e Galeria de Arte, a gallery with a strong focus on Portuguese art from the Age of Discoveries. Roque is a regular at major international events and collaborates with numerous museums and institutions, loaning works for both national and international exhibitions. Roque’s expertise has inspired a new generation of young art dealers from around the world, turning him into a reference point and mentor in the field.
He will be joined by Lorenzo de’ Medici, a descendant of the iconic Medici family — one of the most renowned names in European collecting, from the Renaissance to the present day. The conversation will be introduced by the ambassador of Portugal, the honourable Don Jose Augusto Duarte.
Event in French with simultaneous interpretation into Spanish
