François pinault, born on august 21, 1936, is a french tycoon in the world of business. By the early 21st century, he had amassed an impressive collection of. François pinault, a visionary entrepreneur and art enthusiast, has left an indelible mark on the global luxury industry.
Meet Francois Pinault, the French billionaire who has a 1.2 billion
Pinault began to collect art at about the same time as he was starting his business empire—initially a breton timber firm that he took over from his father.
As the founder of kering, a conglomerate that owns some.
In 2007 he was chosen to create a contemporary art museum at the punte della dogana, which was an unused customs house on the grand canal of venice. François pinault's passion for art extended beyond business, making him an avid art collector.
