AN INDEPENDENT EUROPEAN PRIVATE MUSEUM
OF DECORATIVE ARTS
PAVILLON DU COLLECTIONNEUR
AN INDEPENDENT EUROPEAN PRIVATE MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS
exHIBITIONS | LECTURES | RESEARCH | RESTORATION
exHIBITIONS | LECTURE | RESEARCH RESTORATION
Exploring the world of Venetian carnival and its influence on European culture, the exhibition project brings together objects dating from the eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, alongside more than forty fine art photographs by Alexandra Chudnovska.
Among them is a cycle of nineteen works devoted to Venetian carnival costume, first presented as part of the project in 2026.
EXHIBITIONS
Each exhibition project is available for future presentations and can be adapted in scale and selection to suit the context and requirements of the host museum.
VISIONS OF VENICE
THE ALLURE OF THE EAST
THE FAN AS ART
THE ART OF ADORNMENT
Exploring the decorative arts of East Asia and their influence on European art and design during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, the exhibition project draws on more than one hundred objects from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
The exhibition is conceived as a dialogue between lacquerware, porcelain, silk, woodcarvings, fans and metalwork, alongside a series of fifteen works of Fine Art Photography by Alexandra Chudnovska, planned specifically for the project.
CHRISTMAS FAIRYTALE
COLLECTIBLE DOLLS
The exhibition project will present, for the first time, European and Asian fans from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, dating from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.
The diversity of materials, refinement of craftsmanship and richness of decoration reveal the fan as a work of art in its own right, bringing together painting and decorative artistry.
The historical collection is complemented by original artistic interpretations by Tamara Chudnovska.
The scope of the collection makes it particularly suitable for an extensive exhibition in larger museum galleries.
Drawing on the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, assembled by collector Tamara Chudnovska, the project brings together jewellery, fans and women’s accessories, alongside ten works of Fine Art Photography by Alexandra Chudnovska, created especially for the exhibition. The photographic series will be presented to the public for the first time in Liepaja.
UPCOMING PRESENTATION
December 2026 · 17th–19th Century Interior Museum, “Madame Hoyer’s Guest House”, Liepāja.
Since 2014, artist Tamara Chudnovska has conceived and created new Christmas and New Year exhibition projects each year, presented by invitation at museums across Latvia.
Exploring festive traditions in Latvia and around the world, these exhibitions bring together historic and contemporary objects dating from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present day, drawn from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
The exhibitions also feature the artist’s reconstructions of Victorian Christmas tree ornaments, handcrafted decorations and individually hand-painted blown-glass Christmas baubles, alongside fine art photography by Alexandra Chudnovska.
Tracing the evolution of the collectible doll in Europe from the nineteenth century to the Art Deco period, the exhibition project brings together antique European dolls, boudoir dolls and porcelain half-dolls from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
13 JANUARY – 11 MARCH 2026
The exhibition explores the world of Venetian carnival and masks and their influence on European culture, bringing together objects from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, dating from the 18th century to the present day, alongside contemporary photography.
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28 MARCH – 30 AUGUST 2026
The exhibition project explores the changing world of collectible dolls from the 19th century to the Art Deco era, bringing together antique European dolls, boudoir dolls and porcelain half-dolls from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
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EXHIBITIONS
Each exhibition project is available for future presentations and can be adapted in scale and selection to suit the context and requirements of the host museum.
VISIONS OF VENICE
THE FAN AS ART
THE ALLURE OF THE EAST
Exploring the world of Venetian carnival and its influence on European culture, the exhibition project brings together objects dating from the eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, alongside more than forty fine art photographs by Alexandra Chudnovska.
Among them is a cycle of nineteen works devoted to Venetian carnival costume, first presented as part of the project in 2026.
The exhibition project will present, for the first time, European and Asian fans from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, dating from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.
The diversity of materials, refinement of craftsmanship and richness of decoration reveal the fan as a work of art in its own right, bringing together painting and decorative artistry.
The historical collection is complemented by original artistic interpretations by Tamara Chudnovska.
The scope of the collection makes it particularly suitable for an extensive exhibition in larger museum galleries.
Exploring the decorative arts of East Asia and their influence on European art and design during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, the exhibition project draws on more than one hundred objects from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
The exhibition is conceived as a dialogue between lacquerware, porcelain, silk, woodcarvings, fans and metalwork, alongside a series of fifteen works of Fine Art Photography by Alexandra Chudnovska, planned specifically for the project.
AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING
The exhibition project explores East Asian decorative arts and their influence on European aesthetics, featuring lacquerware, porcelain, fans and selected works from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
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Drawing on the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur, assembled by collector Tamara Chudnovska, the project brings together jewellery, including Czech costume jewellery, fans and women’s accessories, alongside ten works of Fine Art Photography by Alexandra Chudnovska, created especially for the exhibition. The photographic series will be presented to the public for the first time in Liepja.
UPCOMING PRESENTATION
December 2026 · 17th–19th Century Interior Museum, “Madame Hoyer’s Guest House”, Liepāja.
THE ART OF ADORNMENT
CHRISTMAS FAIRYTALE
Since 2014, artist Tamara Chudnovska has conceived and created new Christmas and New Year exhibition projects each year, presented by invitation at museums across Latvia. Exploring festive traditions in Latvia and around the world, these exhibitions bring together historic and contemporary objects dating from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present day, drawn from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
The exhibitions also feature the artist’s reconstructions of Victorian Christmas tree ornaments, handcrafted decorations and individually hand-painted blown-glass Christmas baubles, alongside fine art photography by Alexandra Chudnovska.
Tracing the evolution of the collectible doll in Europe from the nineteenth century to the Art Deco period, the exhibition project brings together antique European dolls, boudoir dolls and porcelain half-dolls from the private collection of Pavillon du Collectionneur.
COLLECTIBLE DOLLS
PAVILLON DU
COLLECTIONNEUR
PRIVATE MUSEUM
Pavillon du Collectionneur is an independent European private museum dedicated to the research, restoration, and presentation of decorative and applied arts.
Founded in Riga in 2015 by Aleksandra Chudnovska, the museum was originally located on Elizabetes Street, in the heart of the city’s famous Art Nouveau area. The museum grew from a family collection assembled over several generations.
Since 2019, the museum’s exhibition halls have been closed to the public. Today, Pavillon du Collectionneur operates as a museum without walls, developing and presenting its own exhibition projects in collaboration with partner museums while continuing its research and educational activities.
The private museum also offers original lecture programmes on art history and collecting, developed and delivered by its founder, Aleksandra Chudnovska, for museums and universities.
THE COLLECTION
The collection brings together European decorative arts and cultural artefacts, reflecting the aesthetic language and artistic heritage of their time.
Developed over four decades, the collection remains dynamic and continues to evolve.
The collection includes porcelain, glass, hand fans, paintings, photography, and selected works of fine and decorative art.
Each object is approached as a document of its period, offering insight into the aesthetic and cultural values of its time.
LECTURES & PROGRAMMES
Pavillon du Collectionneur presents an original lecture programme by Alexandra Chudnovska, exploring the history of decorative arts, collecting culture and the workings of the antique market.
Each lecture combines art historical research with extensive practical experience in working with historical objects, private collections and exhibition projects. Designed for art enthusiasts, collectors and cultural professionals, the programme encompasses three main areas:
COLLECTING & THE ANTIQUE MARKET
Explore the world of the antique market, from auctions and object attribution to the art of collecting.
FASHION, WOMEN’S HISTORY & MATERIAL CULTURE
Discover the history of costume, boudoir dolls, jewellery and fashion in the Art Nouveau era.
ART & CULTURAL HISTORY
Explore Venice, European and East Asian decorative arts, and the exchange of artistic influences across cultures.
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CONSERVATION &
ATTRIBUTION
Many objects entering the collection require conservation prior to exhibition.
Each object is carefully attributed in order to establish authenticity, origin, and historical context.
Restoration is carried out with respect for original materials and structural integrity, ensuring long-term preservation.
Special attention is given to porcelain objects and historic hand fans, including examples dating to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
CONSERVATION&
ATTRIBUTION
COLLABORATION
Pavillon du Collectionneur welcomes collaboration with museums, cultural and educational institutions.
The main areas of collaboration include joint exhibitions, research projects, working with museum objects and organising photographic exhibitions featuring original works by Alexandra Chudnovska.
The majority of the collection is currently held within the European Union. Requests for loans of objects for exhibitions outside the European Union are considered on an individual basis.
Lectures are delivered live by the author, either in person or online, by prior arrangement. Pre-recorded programmes are not currently available.
We welcome collaboration proposals and lecture enquiries via our contact form or email.
Email: alexgalleria@inbox.lv
alexgalleria@inbox.lv