Randa Missir Bio

Randa Missir is a well-respected art and design advisor and collector, her collectible design gallery houses an impressive collection of unique ceramic and glass pieces, from both internationally renowned designers and exceptional Lebanese talent. Although an avid appreciator of art from a young age, Randa’s entry into the world of design follows an organic path of experimentation and passion that has ultimately crystalized in Pik’d Gallery which she launched in 2018.

Identifying herself first and foremost as a mother to her three children, Randa found her spark in the halls of design fairs such as Frieze and PAD where she sourced, identified and secured precious pieces in ceramic and glass for her private collection. Her passion for design pieces overlapped with a need to style and photoshoot spaces created by her interior designer spouse, Claude Missir, causing her to amass an impressive private collection of unique and certified pieces. The collections, which would at times take her months and even years to procure, would go on to become the driving force behind her calling as a gallery owner and curator.

Initially a space dedicated to pieces by internationally renowned, super-designers represented at such prestigious institutions such as MOMA and the V&A, her business model took on an alternate trajectory after the Beirut Explosion in August 2020. The tragic event saw the majority of Randa’s collection destroyed, in addition to a personal injury that required over 18 months of rehabilitation. This time allowed Randa to reflect on her true purpose, grounded in her belief in the power of good design to influence and enrich lives, which in turn metamorphosed Pik’d into a curated space championing both International and Lebanese talent.

With a finely spun network of professionals and designers that support her vision of unique contemporary craft, Randa’s selection process takes her to design fairs and perhaps more importantly niche galleries across the globe.

Supporting and incorporating emerging talent into her collections was in Randa’s view crucial for the sustainability of the art industry as a whole. “I take it upon myself as a collector to grant young artists whose work greatly appeals to me the opportunity to showcase their private collections at my gallery.”

Having a small role in shaping culture of home decoration and the promotion of art is very close to the collector’s heart and an enduring sentiment that is reflected throughout the gallery.