New York's Top Art Advisors: Behind the Scenes with the City's Visionaries

With over 25 years of experience, Natasha Schlesinger brings deep historical knowledge and curatorial acumen to the forefront of contemporary art advising. Founder of Artmuse, she offers guidance that is equal parts educational and visionary, shaped by her background in European decorative arts and honed through her work with Christie’s and The Surrey Hotel.

Natasha views each collection as a narrative, thoughtfully connecting clients’ aesthetic preferences to broader cultural conversations. Whether co-curating public exhibitions or leading gallery walkthroughs, she positions collecting as a conscious and deeply informed practice. Her latest venture, ArtMuse the Series, brings audiences behind the scenes of the art world, further showcasing her commitment to access and storytelling. Focused on emerging and women artists, Natasha champions inclusion, context, and long-term value. Her work is a masterclass in translating historical rigor into contemporary relevance, making her a trusted curator of both taste and meaning.

With a career spanning three decades, Laura Solomon is a seasoned art advisor whose practice is built on insight, discretion, and an uncanny ability to source standout works across markets. From her early days collaborating with artists like Karel Appel to advising high-level collectors and interior designers, Laura’s experience has made her a trusted guide in an increasingly fast-paced art world.

Her process is equal parts intuitive and methodical, grounded in research, driven by access, and refined by taste. Whether working on residential, corporate, or hospitality projects, she curates with a sensitivity to space and story, ensuring art enhances rather than decorates. Known for her transparency and long-term client relationships, Laura empowers collectors to make quick, confident decisions rooted in deep education. Her perspective bridges eras, aesthetics, and market conditions, making her an indispensable voice for anyone serious about building a meaningful and enduring art collection.

Adam Green merges financial insight with cultural intelligence in his advisory practice, helping collectors build post-war and contemporary collections with clarity and conviction. Founder of Adam Green Art Advisory and host of the long-running ArtTactic Podcast, he has become a respected voice in both acquisition strategy and market transparency.

His decade at Christie’s laid the groundwork for his client-centered approach, one rooted in integrity, due diligence, and expansive industry relationships. Adam thrives in a collaborative model, helping collectors weigh investment value against emotional resonance. He provides strategic guidance for acquisitions across primary markets, private sales, and auctions.

Through his podcast, he remains deeply engaged with the pulse of the global art market, offering clients access to the latest trends and perspectives. Whether navigating the influx of online platforms or spotlighting emerging geographies, Adam is a trusted advisor for collectors seeking informed, ethical, and future-focused art engagement.

Nina Kong-Surtees isn’t just advising collectors, she’s building cultural legacies. As Founder and Chief Art Legacy Advisor of smART Advisory, she brings a rare blend of strategic foresight and curatorial sensitivity to her work. With a background spanning tech, beauty, and design, Nina’s cross-disciplinary fluency allows her to shape collections that are both emotionally resonant and institutionally significant.

Her focus on legacy planning, including documentation, succession, and public access, elevates art collecting into a long-term cultural stewardship. Known for her work bridging artists, collectors, and institutions, she helps clients define what their collections stand for and how they’ll be remembered. Nina is also a vocal advocate for women in the arts, actively mentoring the next generation of female leaders and collectors. To work with Nina is to engage in a values-driven journey, where every piece acquired is a step toward impact, memory, and meaning beyond the present moment.

Anwarii Musa brings a dynamic and inclusive lens to the art world as the founder of ArtMatic Advisory and a trustee of the Queens Museum. With a foundation built at Sotheby’s and over a decade of experience, he has cultivated a strong presence in contemporary art by advising private collectors, managing estates, and collaborating with public institutions.

Musa’s practice stands out for its cultural fluency and strategic insight, offering clients more than transactional guidance, it’s a relationship rooted in education, trust, and long-term growth. He’s known for championing underrepresented voices and bringing emerging talent into the collections of established patrons. Whether advising on acquisitions, managing legacies, or shaping public narratives around art, Musa curates with conscience and clarity. His thoughtful, future-facing perspective helps ensure the art world reflects the richness and complexity of the communities it serves.