Feeling that I was born in the wrong century, I surely had this feeling many times.
The nineteenth century must have been an extraordinary time for explorers, collectors, and scholars—a remarkable era of discovery, when distant cultures, forgotten civilizations, and artistic treasures were gradually revealed to the world.
From a very young age, I have been fascinated by objects from the past. I have always admired humanity's ability to build magnificent temples and monuments, and to create works of astonishing beauty, refinement, and craftsmanship. These masterpieces are a testament to what the human mind and hand can achieve.
For more than twenty years, Asian art has captivated me completely. Like so many collectors before me, what began as curiosity soon became a lifelong passion. My collection eventually grew beyond the space my home could offer, and selling a few pieces became inevitable. What started as a necessity ultimately led to the creation of Kanaka The Collection

To me, learning about art is much like learning a new language. It is a journey filled with subtle nuances, endless discoveries, and constant refinement. True expertise cannot be measured in years but in decades of observation, study, and experience. Every object has a story to tell, and every encounter offers the opportunity to learn something new.