Gordon Schachat was born on 25 January 1952 and is a South African businessman and art collector.
10 Facts About Gordon Schachat
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In 1973, Schachat met his first wife at university, the former Sunday Times columnist Jani Allan and married her in Mauritius in 1982.
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In 1992, Gordon Schachat supported Allan's testimony in the libel suit she brought against the British broadcaster Channel 4.
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Gordon Schachat later remarried and had three children with his wife, Pamela.
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Gordon Schachat has held a number of directorships during his business career.
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Gordon Schachat currently serves as a director of the company as well as the Executive Deputy Chair.
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The Gordon Schachat collection was premiered at the 2009 Joburg Art Fair.
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Gordon Schachat displayed works by Rhode in the 2008 Joburg Art Fair.
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Gordon Schachat's collection includes works by the South African painter Alexis Preller.
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Gordon Schachat is currently sponsoring a forthcoming book by art historian Esme Berman on Preller.