8th November 2007
Viktor Pinchuk, a Ukrainian billionaire who made his money from the Russian Steel industry and one of the so called Oligarchs has unveiled his most recent acquisitions at his private art museum in Kiev. There are 42 works of art on display, a stunning seven are Damien Hirst exhibits. Other artworks include two Jeff Koons' paintings, six Andreas Gursky photographs, and art by Antony Gormley and Peter Doig.
Viktor Pinchuk explained that some of his art collection has been bought through auction houses such as Christie's and Sotheby's but a majority he buys direct from the artist.
