Hortensia Herrero appears once again, for the second consecutive year, in the renowned Top 200 Collectors list compiled by ARTnews. This annual ranking brings together the 200 most relevant art collectors worldwide and is considered one of the most established and respected references in the sector. Herrero, President of the foundation that bears her name and promoter of the Hortensia Herrero Art Centre in Valencia, remains the only Spanish representative in the list.
The ranking includes both private collectors and foundations dedicated to the acquisition of contemporary, classical, impressionist and other forms of art. Through this selection, the Top 200 Collectors list reflects key market trends and the growing interest in new movements, regions, and emerging artists. In this edition, Hortensia Herrero shares recognition with influential figures such as Hélène and Bernard Arnault (Louis Vuitton), François Pinault (Gucci), Miuccia Prada (Prada) and Ernesto Bertarelli (Alinghi).
ARTnews highlights Herrero as “a prominent Spanish patron and philanthropist, married to Juan Roig, known for her commitment to preserving Valencia’s cultural heritage.” The publication recalls several restoration projects she has promoted, such as the Church of San Nicolás, the College of the Art of Silk, or currently the Church of the Santos Juanes. It also notes that her collection initially focused on Valencian artists and later expanded to the international contemporary scene, particularly from 2013 onwards, after visiting the exhibition Sorolla and America at the Meadows Museum in Dallas. During that trip, she met Valencian curator Javier Molins, who has since advised on the expansion and international positioning of the collection, accompanying her to visits to studios, biennials and art fairs.
Additionally, ARTnews emphasizes that “the collection is displayed in the Valeriola Palace, which, after seven years of restoration and a €40-million investment, was transformed into the Hortensia Herrero Art Centre (CAHH).”
