Who better to advise the aspiring art collector than the art dealer?
The Smart Collector posed ten questions to various local gallery owners/art dealers and we are thrilled to publish the first three responses for you from the following prominent San Diego based art dealers: • Filippo M. Floridia D’Altavilla – Galerie D’Art International, Solana Beach, CA. Italian born, Filippo Floridia is the Curator and Art Director for Galerie D’Art International, which opened in its current location in February of 2003, after being relocated from Carlsbad. The Galerie maintains a commitment to support the most outstanding established and emerging artists from the international art world. In addition to private collectors, Galerie D’Art International has also developed an international network of government and corporate collectors. They have extensive backgrounds in the publishing of Art Books, and Limited Editions of Portfolios including Poetry and Prints. Filippo Floridia has been the Coordinator and Curator of more than 250 Exhibitions worldwide. • Roy Johnson, S
