Borja Thyssen is also a millionaire in paintings (and will exhibit his collection for the first time in October)

• Carmen, the daughter of Carmen Thyssen, protagonist in the signing of the millionaire agreement of the collection

Few have realized but Borja Thyssen has had a

for a long time.

He is no longer that little blond boy who appeared in Hello!, with a bow tie and baby collar, who studied alone at home via

and was photographed with his parents, the Thyssen barons: Heini sitting, with a tie.

, and Borja shy on the lap of his adoptive father.

At 42 years old, with five children and

millions, Borja is not just an heir to use.

He is an active collector who adds to his artistic heritage every day.

A reality that became official a few days ago when we saw him in Madrid sign - together with his mother, until now the sole owner of the paintings -

that make up the rental contract for the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection for its exhibition public in the museum that bears his name.

Charles Bell's Tropic Nights.

A document that implies permanence for a period of 15 years, at a rate of 6.5 million euros per year (of which Borja is the sure beneficiary, hence his presence), out of

valued at more of 1,700 million, including the famous

by Paul Gauguin that Tita used as a hostage to pressure her difficult negotiations with the Government of Spain.

That Borja -and not his sisters, Carmen and Sabina, minors-

His doodle confirmed in some way that he has already reached an agreement with his mother about which works will be his.

There are already four that belong to him and that are hanging in the museum:

, to which a Cubist still life by María Blanchard was added very recently.

Four paintings that give clues to his refined taste as a collector.

'Bunny in the corner', by Robert Bernardi (2019).

In La Otra Crónica we exclusively reveal today that Borja will exhibit his own collection for the first time at the Thyssen Museum this October.

that can be seen in a small room and will exhibit large-format works by Charles Bell, Roberto Bernardi, Richard Estes (again) and Bertrand Meniel.

Apparently,

, and the initial intention is that each fall he lends part of his work to the museum so that the public can also enjoy the work that most likely hangs on the walls of their houses the rest of the year.

'Self-portrait near Oculus World Trade Center', by Richard Estes.

It should not be forgotten that Borja is the heir to Baron Heini Thyssen (not his sisters) and has legitimate rights to some of his paintings.

Heini, moreover, donated several very valuable ones to him in life that have gotten him out of some trouble, like

.

Hence, he has decided to deposit part of his own collection in the museum, as his older brothers Francesca and Heini Jr. often do.

Basquiat and Murakami

As for Borja Thyssen's taste when it comes to buying -although we understand that there will be an investment in some cases- an expert describes him as "very young, fresh, vital. He likes Murakami, artists who follow the path of Basquiat, the grafitti... Color is a constant throughout his collection. The

,

, very moved".

Unlike his mother, Borja does not lavish himself on the media or pretend to demonstrate his artistic knowledge, but it is a reality that he visits art galleries and museums around the world with his wife, Blanca Cuesta, and their five children.

When he comes to Madrid, it is usual for him to go to the Thyssen when it is open to the public and mingle with the rest of the visitors along with his family to see the temporary exhibitions on the premises.

for him if he visits with friends, but that has rarely happened.

'Lucky Dragon', by Bertrand Meniel (2009).

Years ago it transpired that

.

Apparently, she continues to do so and she also gives her husband a hand when choosing the new work that she is going to buy.

"They share tastes, they are in good harmony," says our source.

Investments smile at Borja.

In fact, last week Vanitatis published that he has recently acquired

, which he adds to his house in Andorra, where he usually lives with his wife and children, although alternating with the chalet he has in La Finca (Madrid).

His problems with the Treasury of Spain

seem resolved, although everything indicates that we will see more of him here, especially since his involvement with the Thyssen Museum is increasing.

In addition to his future annual exhibitions, it is added that he acts as patron of the museum and is president of the Friends of the Museum, a position held for years by the deceased Infanta Pilar de Borbón.

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