I do not invest in art, nor do I view my collection as an asset class. I feel that every photo in my collection is priceless and, given the time I have been able to enjoy them as well as the time to come, my return on investment is undeniable. My girls have grown up around images of strong, confident women and I can honestly say it worked. Her expression is fierce and is about standing up for yourself and what you believe. This image shows her father after working with iron holding her in his arms.
At an early age, girls have to be strong, and it continues through young adulthood and beyond. Holding Virginia goes back to the heart of my collection-children and women. I began collecting works early and own only a few, but they are some of my most treasured. Sally Mann’s work and her friendship are one of my most valued in my collection and life. What is the most expensive work of art that you own? At the time, I was not aware of Lee Friedlander, Garry Winogrand, nor Diane Arbus, but I see the influence. I was drawn to the subtle elegance of this woman standing in an empty street. My first purchase was a black and white photograph by Mark Steinmetz, Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville (1992). We caught up with Skillman to learn how raising a family has informed her photographic collection and how it reflects her personal values. In addition to organizing upwards of 10 exhibitions per year at Jackson, Skillman oversees the artistic program of various international art fairs, including Paris Photo and the Photography Show (AIPAD) in New York, and gives talks on photography collecting at public and private institutions. The relaunch of Jackson Fine Art is set for March 24, featuring works by Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright, the collage-making duo Cooper Gorfer, and Francesca Woodman.
The gallery was pivotal in assisting the musician in creating his own collection. In 2003, she purchased the gallery from its founder, Jane Jackson, when she moved on to curate Elton John’s still-nascent photographic collection. Skillman first joined Jackson Fine Art in 1998 as its director.
The new gallery will provide ample space for offices, exhibitions, and a library. The Atlanta-based gallery is now expanding and relocating, taking over a custom-built space in the ritzy Buckhead district, a move reflective of the city’s thriving art scene. For two decades and counting, Anna Walker Skillman has built Jackson Fine Art into a prominent hub for contemporary and modern photography.
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