Ron Rossi - The trusty travel guide
- Isobel Arden
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
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Meet Ron Rossi, a life of travel, countries and fine arts.
Ron Rossi is a globe-trotting travel guru, seasoned consultant, and fine‑arts appraiser with a passport full of stories and a knack for turning travel dreams into unforgettable adventures. Having lived and worked in numerous countries, his worldly wisdom is matched only by his quick wit and warm personality.
With a career spanning travel planning, consultancy, and art valuation, Ron effortlessly crafts bespoke travel experiences—from hidden gems in Europe to exclusive cultural immersions in Asia. He’s the guy who laughs when you mispronounce “Bruges” (don’t worry—we’ve all been there!) and somehow still gets you a better hotel rate.
As a fine‑arts appraiser, Ron blends his love for travel with an eye for artistic rarity, advising collectors and galleries with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker… but with far more charm. Whether you're hunting for a perfect beach sunset or an obscure Jackson Pollock, Ron’s your man.
His clients praise him as “part travel-angel, part art-whisperer,” thanks to his ability to mix expert knowledge with genuine warmth and humour. Off-duty, you’ll find him sipping espresso in Florence or scouting street‑art in São Paulo—always with an eye out for hidden cultural treasures.
Ron Rossi's Fantasy Cultural Year
With a magic wand in one hand, a time machine warmed up, and a Star Trek transporter on standby, Mark sat down with Ron Rossi to imagine his dream cultural year. You can watch the conversation in full above— on YouTube or Spotify or SoundCloud.
What followed was a creative, witty, and globe-trotting journey across cuisine, emerging artists and culture.
1. Shared Passions & Creative Roots
Mark and Ron began by bonding over their mutual love of the arts and culture.
Ron shared his background in advertising and marketing, which evolved into a career as a collector and consultant for emerging artists. His journey has taken him to galleries in Tokyo, Beijing, and Berlin.
He expressed a deep interest in guiding new collectors towards artwork that reflects their personal tastes.
Mark praised Ron’s contribution to the arts and promised to include links to Ron’s work in the profile accompanying their conversation.
2. Favourite Buildings & Books with Meaning
The conversation turned to architecture and personal inspiration.
Ron named the Meiji Tower in Tokyo as his favourite building. Mark invited him to imagine sitting beneath it at an outdoor café, and Ron painted a vivid scene—complete with a glass of sake and a copy of The Collector, a book that had deeply influenced him.
Mark found the literary choice especially fitting given Ron’s collecting background.
3. A Global Art League & Classical Soundtrack
Mark proposed an ambitious opportunity involving a Japanese family foundation.
They invited Ron to travel the globe, identifying countries and cities most engaged with emerging art—a project dubbed the “Global Art League.”
Ron agreed to start his journey in Venice. As part of the experience, the foundation also challenged him to listen exclusively to classical music for a year. Ron welcomed the idea, mentioning a playlist of Handel, Mozart, and Beethoven.
4. Ballet, Venice & Hidden Towns
Talk turned to the performing arts and European adventures.
Ron shared his love of ballet, singling out Swan Lake and Diamonds as favourites. He and Mark agreed to attend a rare performance combining the three gems, which Ron had seen in New York.
Their cultural itinerary continued with a dinner of Italian cuisine in Venice, followed by a detour to the Czech Republic to visit the little-known town of Paslavia.
5. Rugby, Reggae & Virtual Masterpieces
Mark and Ron swapped stories about favourite sports and countries.
Ron, a rugby fan, enjoyed discussing the sport’s elegance and physicality with Mark. The conversation segued into music and icons—Bob Marley and Haile Selassie both made heartfelt appearances.
They imagined a journey to Ethiopia, where Ron recalled positive past experiences. The pair explored the idea of visiting a new, tech-enhanced gallery in Addis Ababa, where visitors don VR headsets to walk inside works by Van Gogh and other masters.
6. Designing a Cultural Year
Mark and Ron curated their ultimate cultural calendar.
Their fantasy week included:
A pop and rock concert
A Shakespeare play at the Globe
A West End musical
A grand opera
A cinematic screening
They also imagined an intimate lunch with special guests—Ron chose his seventh-grade teacher, while Mark picked Andy Warhol..
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