Anyone visiting art collector Tyrown Vincent in his downtown residence in Frankfurt’s city center will often find themselves standing still. One is immediately confronted by classical works such as Albrecht Dürer's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." Next, you’ll discover prints from Goya's "Caprichos" and a series of delicate ink drawings by Karl Tratt, a master student of Max Beckmann. Moving on, there are dreamlike paper works by Städelschule alumna Martina Kügler, photographs by Polish artist Zuza Krajewska, and an early relief by post-Bauhaus student Rudolf Nicolai. It’s hard to find a room where works of art don’t quietly invite discovery.

Vincent calls his passion A Private Collection, and in doing so, he captures its essence perfectly. This is neither a museum, a showroom, nor a gallery. It is simply: a private apartment, filled with art. His collection now includes over 1,100 works, some of which are carefully selected and displayed without pretense. Painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking – spanning centuries, styles, and contexts. No hierarchy, no calculation. Vincent collects not for market value or renown, but for connection, emotion, and meaning.

“I believe that an artwork chooses you – or it doesn’t,” he says.

“I don’t collect for the market. I collect for myself.”

Born in 1969 in Frankfurt, Tyrown Vincent has been a dancer, model, and international show producer. He founded the highly successful art initiative Frankfurt Art Experience. Yet, his collection remains a deeply personal endeavor – one he opens to accredited visitors. For years, he has invited people into his home, not just to view art, but to experience it. “Art belongs in life,” Vincent says – and he means it literally.

Over time, the collection has garnered wider attention. The Kunstverein Mannheim showcased works from A Private Collection in a major exhibition under the title “Without My Art, I Am Naked.” This decision was intentional, as private collections are still rare in Germany’s institutional art world. Vincent believes it’s important to make them accessible.

Sometimes, he consults with a curator – a deliberate act of trust. “A curator can offer new perspectives, even for me. They see things I might have missed.” He continues, “These pieces are part of my daily life, but you have to learn to let go. The works have their own life.”

A Private Collection is an intriguing collection – a living archive of exceptional artists, craftsmanship, and unique viewpoints. And it proves that collecting art doesn’t have to be elitist. It can be intuitive, personal – and deeply human.

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