This series, COLLECTIBLE In-Depth, unveils the backstage of contemporary creation. Tackling various topics from personal designer processes to the position of collectible design on the global design market, COLLECTIBLE In-Depth offers different views to suit all tastes. Today we speak with La Galería.

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COLLECTIBLE: How do you see the position of contemporary collectible design within the design market?

La Galería: Collectible design has always been defined by story, craft, and presence - the human hand that carries intention, the narrative embedded in material and form. What is different today is the scale of recognition: more collectors, designers, and institutions are embracing the depth and individuality these pieces bring to interiors. Mass-produced furniture may impress visually, but it rarely resonates or shapes the emotional life of a space. Collectible works, by contrast, structure a room, carry memory, and transform its energy. They are not merely objects; they are anchors, protagonists that restore humanity and meaning to the environments we inhabit

C: What advice would you give to someone starting a collection? 

LG: Let beauty guide you.

C: Can you talk about the designers you present at COLLECTIBLE this year and what makes their practice or pieces unique?

LG: This year, I am featuring Colombian designers Alejandro Tapias and Juliana Amaya. Alejandro’s work is vibrant and tactile, inspired by his region's nature and created in collaboration with remote local communities. The pieces presented at COLLECTIBLE are among his boldest and most modern series, offering his most personal take on traditional techniques. Juliana’s practice is centered on the beauty of sculptural textiles; her tapestries are sophisticated, elegant, and luminous, providing a distinct tactile experience through her signature use of cotton, silk, and copper. Both artists embody the mission of La Galería by translating regional craftsmanship into a refined, modern context, ensuring these traditional practices, living expressions of the region’s identity, remain relevant within the global design market.

C: How did you get into collectible design? Why did you start your gallery?

LG: My background in luxury hospitality and experiential production for houses such as Prada, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Balenciaga, as well as Park Hyatt, Sofitel and Faena Hotels, shaped my understanding of how a single object can define a space. I founded La Galería because I saw that the true sophistication and craftsmanship of Latin America were missing from these high-end environments. With La Galeria, I’m bringing that refined identity to the global design scene - not as something "exotic," but as a natural peer to the world’s most elevated contemporary interiors.

COLLECTIBLE: How do you see the position of contemporary collectible design within the design market?

La Galería: Collectible design has always been defined by story, craft, and presence - the human hand that carries intention, the narrative embedded in material and form. What is different today is the scale of recognition: more collectors, designers, and institutions are embracing the depth and individuality these pieces bring to interiors. Mass-produced furniture may impress visually, but it rarely resonates or shapes the emotional life of a space. Collectible works, by contrast, structure a room, carry memory, and transform its energy. They are not merely objects; they are anchors, protagonists that restore humanity and meaning to the environments we inhabit

C: What advice would you give to someone starting a collection? 

LG: Let beauty guide you.

C: Can you talk about the designers you present at COLLECTIBLE this year and what makes their practice or pieces unique?

LG: This year, I am featuring Colombian designers Alejandro Tapias and Juliana Amaya. Alejandro’s work is vibrant and tactile, inspired by his region's nature and created in collaboration with remote local communities. The pieces presented at COLLECTIBLE are among his boldest and most modern series, offering his most personal take on traditional techniques. Juliana’s practice is centered on the beauty of sculptural textiles; her tapestries are sophisticated, elegant, and luminous, providing a distinct tactile experience through her signature use of cotton, silk, and copper. Both artists embody the mission of La Galería by translating regional craftsmanship into a refined, modern context, ensuring these traditional practices, living expressions of the region’s identity, remain relevant within the global design market.

C: How did you get into collectible design? Why did you start your gallery?

LG: My background in luxury hospitality and experiential production for houses such as Prada, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Balenciaga, as well as Park Hyatt, Sofitel and Faena Hotels, shaped my understanding of how a single object can define a space. I founded La Galería because I saw that the true sophistication and craftsmanship of Latin America were missing from these high-end environments. With La Galeria, I’m bringing that refined identity to the global design scene - not as something "exotic," but as a natural peer to the world’s most elevated contemporary interiors.