Igal Ahouvi

Igal Ahouvi is a prominent businessman with a reputation for successful property market investments. In addition to his business achievements, Ahouvi is a renowned collector of contemporary art and the owner of Igal Ahouvi Art Collection. Ahouvi’s expertise in the property market has established him as a real estate leader in the United Kingdom and Western Europe. He also invests privately in various areas outside of the property market, paying particular interest to companies involved in technology and innovation. Ahouvi is a champion of the entrepreneurial spirit. He is a partner in Nielsen Innovate Fund (NIF). NIF is an early-stage incubator and investment fund which specializes in media, marketing, research, and retail technologies. Ahouvi’s passion project is his collection of contemporary art. He has a discerning eye for works of gravitas, whether from established voices or emerging new talent, and has become an expert in the field. Igal Ahouvi Art Collection has been included in the BMW Art Guide, which presents a list of the 300 most important collectors in the world. Igal Ahouvi Art Collection comprises over 1,200 significant twentieth-century art works. Ahouvi's involvement in the art scene is not limited to collecting. He serves as a director at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and is actively involved with the museum. He takes pleasure in sharing his artworks and lending pieces to museums and galleries for exhibition whenever the opportunity arises. He has also made his collections available to the public via his Igal Ahouvi Art Collection website. Ahouvi supports the development of new talent and has been a primary supporter of Fresh Paint Art Fair, financing a cash award for those deemed the Most Promising Artists and giving them the stage for a solo exhibition.