LATEST ART INDUSTRY TRENDS
The art world is a thriving and ever-changing landscape. If you're looking for ways to stay updated on the latest trends and for expert guidance on art collecting - look no further!
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5 Questions with Nina Kong-Surtees, Founder and Chief Art Legacy Advisor of smART Advisory
Apr 16, 2025
Nina Kong-Surtees has long been a go-to when it comes to legacy preservation. But the NYC-based art advisor also specializes in collection management and cultural stewardship. As the Founder of smART Advisory, she bridges the gap between artists, collectors, and institutions—helping collectors build meaningful collections that appreciate in value while inspiring future generations. We wanted […]
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The Changing Landscape of Art: When Fine Meets Decorative
Apr 13, 2025
Far from being secondary, the decorative arts, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, and furniture, were once considered among the most prestigious forms of artistic expression. As Natasha Schlesinger, art historian, curator, and advisor, notes “before the Industrial Revolution, decorative arts had comparable or even higher value than paintings and sculptures.” Examples of this abound, from the exquisite […]
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Natasha Schlesinger
Apr 9, 2025
Natasha Schlesinger is an award-winning art historian, art advisor and curator who has worked in the art field for over 25 years. Schlesinger began her career working at art galleries in New York and London. She continued as a specialist in European Furniture and Decorative arts at Christie’s auction house in New York. She has […]
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Nina Kong-Surtees
Apr 6, 2025
Nina Kong-Surtees is a NYC-based art advisor specializing in collection management, legacy preservation, and cultural stewardship. As the Founder of smART Advisory, she bridges the gap between artists, collectors, and institutions—helping collectors build meaningful collections that appreciate in value while inspiring future generations. With deep expertise in historically and culturally significant works, Nina guides collectors […]
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5 Questions with Natasha Schlesinger, Founder & Chief Curator, Artmuse
Apr 4, 2025
Our radar is always open for professional women in leadership positions in the visual arts. So, it’s no wonder Natasha Schlesinger landed on it. She is an award-winning art historian, art advisor and curator with a start in working at art galleries in New York and London. She continued as a specialist at Christie’s auction […]
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5 Questions with Art Advisor & Podcast Host, Adam Green
Mar 27, 2025
As fans of the ArtTactic Podcast, we figured it was finally time to get to know the man behind all those interviews. Aside from hosting the Podcast, we also know him as the founder of Adam Green Art Advisory, offering comprehensive, tailored services to support collectors at every stage of their journey. But with more […]
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Adam Green
Mar 3, 2025
With more than 15 years of experience in the art world, Adam Green founded Adam Green Art Advisory in 2016. Adam Green Art Advisory offers comprehensive, tailored services to support collectors at every stage of their journey. From identifying and acquiring works by emerging and blue-chip artists to expertly managing collections, Adam provides personalized guidance […]
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Hailey Widrig
Jan 20, 2025
Art Partners Advisory provides expert art advisory and appraisal services to collectors. Based in Paris, France, we work with private and corporate collections internationally, as well as consulting with other advisors in the financial and legal sectors on art related matters. Founder Hailey Widrig is an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America, qualified […]
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Laura Mann
Jan 13, 2025
Laura Mann loves identifying connections between people and contemporary art. She has over a decade of experience in the Canadian contemporary art community, fostering relationships with art institutions and galleries and working directly with emerging and established artists. In 2018, she brought Mason Lane Canada to life, supporting corporate and residential clients across Canada. Today, […]
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5 Questions with Sharon London Liss, Private Dealer and Advisor
Dec 20, 2024
For over 40 years, Sharon London Liss has been a trusted advisor in the art world, bridging the gap between collectors, institutions, and the evolving art market. As the founder of Sharon London Liss Inc., her work encompasses an impressive spectrum—helping private collectors refine their collections, advising corporate and institutional clients, and facilitating significant acquisitions […]
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5 Questions with Laura Mann of Pearl Rowe Art Advisory
Dec 1, 2024
We are thrilled to have had a chance to sit down and chat with Laura Mann, a dedicated art advisor based in Toronto. Laura has a remarkable talent for connecting with both emerging and established artists and guiding her clients in building collections that reflect their individual tastes and stories. We took the opportunity to discuss her insights into […]
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5 Questions with Art Advisor and Appraiser, Katlin Rogers
Nov 22, 2024
Art Advisor and Appraiser Katlin Rogers joins us to share her thoughts and approach to helping clients build collections. Previously a Canadian Art Specialist at a top auction house and a Senior Art Consultant, Katlin brings an impressive depth of market knowledge, particularly in blue-chip Canadian Fine Art. Her work is informed by extensive research and experience, from appraisals […]
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5 Questions with Founder of Pursuits Inc., Marla Wasser
Nov 7, 2024
We had the pleasure of chatting with Marla Wasser, founder of Pursuits Inc. Marla is a highly respected art advisor with over three decades of experience in the art world. Here we share what we learned when we delved into Marla’s unique approach to art advisory, her insights on the future of art collecting, and how she connects her clients […]
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Katlin Rogers
Nov 5, 2024
Katlin Rogers specializes in Blue-Chip Canadian Fine Art honed through her industry experience working in auction houses, art consulting firms, commercial galleries, art fairs, and arts publishing. Through client engagement and advisory practices, Katlin is passionate about assisting clients build and protect their collections. Bringing nearly a decade of combined experience in the consulting and […]
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Marla Wasser
Nov 1, 2024
Marla Wasser is an art consultant and independent museum curator heading Pursuits Inc., the art advisory firm she founded in 2007. With three decades of collecting experience, Marla is passionate about its rewards and sensitive to its complexities. Compelled by art’s unique ability to impact the many layers of today’s culture, Marla believes that art’s […]
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Kelly Juhasz
Oct 20, 2024
Kelly Juhasz is the principal of Fine Art Appraisal + Services, an art advisory and appraisal consultancy offering a range of services for fine art, antiques and archival collection needs based in Toronto, Canada. Her appraisal knowledge for personal property is recognized by government agencies, legal firms and cultural institutions throughout North America. Kelly is […]
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5 Questions with Toronto-Based Art Advisor Kelly Juhasz
Oct 11, 2024
Kelly Juhasz’s name kept popping up in conversations in and around the local art scene. So, we decided it was finally time to sit down and get to know her better. As the principal of Fine Art Appraisal + Services, an art advisory and appraisal consultancy offering a range of services for fine art, Kelly […]
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Alaina Simone Incorporated
Jul 6, 2023
Alaina Simone Incorporated is an art consultancy and nomadic gallery focused on contemporary art.
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Caren Petersen
May 29, 2023
Extensive one-on-one buying, trading and selling art and artifacts with other known dealers from 1976-1986 SF Arts Catalog/Gallery – sales – 1990-1992 Windsor-Betts Fine Art – 1992-1993 Art consulting (independent) – 1993-1998 Owner, Muse Gallery – 1998-2016 Art exploration trip to Shanghai and Beijing, China 2014 Owner, Muse Art Services – 2016-2023 Owner, (Not) Sheep […]
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Alaina Simone
May 7, 2023
Alaina Simone is the owner and founder of two businesses. Alaina Simone Incorporated is an art gallery and artist liaison consultancy focused on internationally recognized interdisciplinary emerging and established artists, collections, and institutions. Alaina Simone Productions LLC is a production company specializing in creative partnerships between luxury brands, cultural influencers, and contemporary artists actively working […]
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Jack Mur
May 5, 2023
Jack brings a background in international art business and art history to the Winston Art Group team. He first joined the Advisory Department as Associate Advisory Manager after graduating from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in […]
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Charlie Manzo
May 4, 2023
Charlie brings 18 years of experience in the art world to Winston Art Group. His knowledge of the contemporary art market was established through previous roles at major galleries such as Pace Gallery, Gagosian and Metro Pictures. Prior to joining Winston he founded and operated a private advisory group for several years and will continue […]
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The Fine Art Group
Oct 24, 2022
The Fine Art Group is an independent global team of advisors and art finance experts committed to supporting clients at every level of the art market including its five core services: Advisory, Art Finance, Sales Agency, Investment and Appraisals.
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