Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger
Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's Corridor Pin, Blue, 1999
DALLAS, TEXAS–Raymond and Patsy Nasher were legendary for their eye for collecting — most notably, in the medium of modern sculpture, which was not widely acquired when they first started collecting in the ’50s. They amassed substantial holdings of the world’s most renowned sculptures, including works by Picasso, Rodin, and Calder. Raymond, the visionary developer behind NorthPark Center, used that retail destination to introduce millions to these iconic artists. The apple didn’t fall far, as one of their children, Nancy Nasher, is also a passionate collector, alongside her husband, David Haemisegger. As the current owners and operators of NorthPark Center, they exhibit the monumental pieces they’ve acquired over the years in the common areas, including Leo Villareal’s LED-illuminated Buckyball, 2015; Barry Flanagan’s Large Leaping Hare, 1982; and KAWS’ Clean Slate, 2015. They proudly call NorthPark Center “the only shopping museum in the world.”
ART:
Leo Villareal, Barry Flanagan, Frank Stella, KAWS, Mark di Suvero, Katharina Grosse, Siobhán Hapaska, Sterling Ruby, Leonardo Drew, Antony Gormley, Mimmo Paladino, Anthony Caro, Tony Cragg, Liam Gillick, Joel Shapiro, Iván Navarro, Thomas Houseago, Tom Friedman, Jim Dine, Huma Bhabha
CV:
The current owners and operators of NorthPark Center exhibit the monumental sculpture they’ve acquired over the years in the common areas and proudly call NorthPark “the only shopping museum in the world.”
Q&A:
PC: When you started collecting — and why.
Nasher/Haemisegger: Art has been a part of our lives as far back as my memory extends. My husband David and I acquire works that move us personally and that we have an emotional connection to.
PC: How your collecting journey has changed in recent years.
Nasher/Haemisegger: We continue to add to our collection new and emerging artists, specifically those who pose thought-provoking questions on themes of diversity, openness, and the human condition.
PC: Artworks that are particularly emblematic of your collection.
Nasher/Haemisegger: We are committed to having works from our collection go on public view, which includes showing many of our monumental pieces at NorthPark Center. We are also pleased to loan our works to select museums and institutions. Recently, we were honored to share our sculptural work by Harry Bertoia for a survey show at the Nasher Sculpture Center; to lend a series of He Xiangyu drawings to The Drawing Center in New York City; to include works by Igshaan Adams in his solo show at the Hayward Gallery in London; and to continue our loan of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s Corridor Pin, Blue, to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
