Giancarlo Olgiati, major Swiss art collector, dies at 88

Giancarlo Olgiati, a prominent lawyer and art collector from Ticino, has passed away in Lugano at the age of 88.

Alongside his wife, Danna Battaglia, Olgiati established one of Switzerland’s most significant collections of contemporary art. His interest in art began in the 1950s, and a pivotal trip to Düsseldorf helped shape his focus on international contemporary movements. His collection is noted for its depth in Futurism and various avant-garde styles.