Sotheby’s Institute of Art has a network of over 8,000 alumni around the globe with graduates who hold top positions at renowned art organizations, including Frieze, Artsy, and The Armory Show. Learn more about the growing community of Sotheby’s Institute alumni working in the art world.
Craig Brown is the Fair Director at Masterpiece London. He graduated from the MA in Art Business program at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2011.
Watch his StoryCraig Brown is the Fair Director at Masterpiece London. He graduated from the MA in Art Business program at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2011.
Rachael Buchwald is the Special Projects Director at The Armory Show in New York. The primary focus of her position is working with annually appointed curators to develop and produce two of the show's sections: Focus and Platform. Rachel received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 2014.
Read her StoryJosh Campbell is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Eazel, a VR firm based in Seoul. Josh received his MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2016.
Read his StoryTiffany Chae is an exhibition coordinator at Gwangju Biennale Foundation and the project coordinator for the "Gwangju Biennale Pavilion Project," a newly initiated satellite project of the Foundation. Tiffany received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 2012.
Read her StoryBoris Cornelissen works as a Deputy Director and Specialist in the Contemporary Art department of Sotheby’s in London. Boris received his MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2013.
Read his StoryChrissy Crawford is an art advisor and founder of ArtStar, an online art gallery, which also exhibits at the Affordable Art Fair in New York. Chrissy received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Watch her StoryChrissy Crawford is an art advisor and founder of ArtStar, an online art gallery, which also exhibits at the Affordable Art Fair in New York. Chrissy received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Risa Daniels is currently the exhibitions and programs manager at The FLAG Art Foundation, an exhibition space for contemporary art in Chelsea, New York. Risa received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2014.
Read her StoryClara Darrason and her fellow Sotheby's Institute alumna, Jennifer Houdrouge, opened The Chimney in 2015—an art gallery unlike any other in New York. Clara received her MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2015.
Read her StoryAnne Field is the creative project manager and writer at Anne Field Consultancy. Previously, she worked on major art publications with TransGlobe Publishing and Thames & Hudson. Anne received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2009.
Read her StoryMelanie Gerlis is the Editor-at-large at The Art Newspaper, and art market columnist at the Financial Times. Melanie received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2006.
Watch her StoryMelanie Gerlis is the Editor-at-large at The Art Newspaper, and art market columnist at the Financial Times. Melanie received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2006.
Laura Hyatt is the Senior Manager of Annual Giving at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Laura received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York in 2011.
Watch her StoryLaura Hyatt is the Senior Manager of Annual Giving at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Laura received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York in 2011.
Stas Johnson-Chyzhykov is the Director of Collector Relations at Artsy, the leading online art platform. Since joining the company in 2013, Stas has cultivated Artsy’s global collector network, including private sales and VIP programs. Stas received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2014.
Read her StoryMitra Khorasheh is the Co-Founder, Director, and Curator at the Dept. of Signs and Symbols / DEP ART in New York. Mitra received her MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York in 2013.
Watch her StoryMitra Khorasheh is the Co-Founder, Director, and Curator at the Dept. of Signs and Symbols / DEP ART in New York. Mitra received her MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York in 2013.
Vanessa Kramer Hallett is the Worldwide Director of Photographs at Phillips de Pury & Company, where she is responsible for bringing in photographs on consignment, and meeting with collectors, curators, dealers, and advisors in order to secure the highest caliber of photographs for each season. Vanessa received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute-New York in 2004.
Read her StoryChristine Lalumia is a curator, gallery owner, and lecturer at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London. She took the 19th and 20th Century Decorative Arts course at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 1986.
Watch her StoryChristine Lalumia is a curator, gallery owner, and lecturer at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London. She took the 19th and 20th Century Decorative Arts course at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 1986.
Alena Latchininsky is the Senior Post Sale Manager at Sotheby’s. Alena received her MA in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York in 2010.
Read her StoryAsia Metsagharun is the Director of Trine Fortuna, a fine art consultancy based in London, which specializes in business development and Contemporary art, with an emphasis on African art and photography. Asia received her MA in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2013.
Read her StoryJoana Monbaron is the Head of Education at Riga Biennial of Contemporary Art in Latvia (RIBOCA), where she has curated, coordinated, and implemented the Biennial's education program. Joana received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 2013.
Read her StoryBernice Owusu is the Head of Business Administration at Sotheby's. Bernice received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Watch her StoryBernice Owusu is the Head of Business Administration at Sotheby's. Bernice received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Chiara Scotto Foscarini is the Cataloging and Research Assistant at Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the world's leading museum of art and design. Chiara received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 2009, and continued her Sotheby’s Institute education by completing the Semester Program in Decorative Art and Design in London in 2014.
Read her StoryLauren Siry is the owner and director of 1805 Gallery, an artist studio and exhibition space in San Diego that features emerging and mid-career artists. Lauren received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 2017.
Read her StoryClive Stewart-Lockhart is the Managing Director at Woolley & Wallis, an auction house in the UK. Clive graduated from Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 1974.
Watch his StoryClive Stewart-Lockhart is the Managing Director at Woolley & Wallis, an auction house in the UK. Clive graduated from Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 1974.
Vivian Tong is a Deputy Director and Specialist in the Chinese Department at Sotheby's London. Vivian received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2009.
Watch her StoryVivian Tong is a Deputy Director and Specialist in the Chinese Department at Sotheby's London. Vivian received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2009.
Maxime Van Melkebeke is the Director of Salon 94. Previously, Maxime was at Skarstedt and the Post-War and Contemporary Art department at Christie's. Since 2016, Maxime has been the Director and Curator of an online project space, offspace.xyz, working with emerging international artists. Maxime received his MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York in 2015.
Read his StoryDea Vanagan is a curator, commissioner, and writer for contemporary art, and the Director of Hauser & Wirth Somerset. Dea received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Watch her StoryDea Vanagan is a curator, commissioner, and writer for contemporary art, and the Director of Hauser & Wirth Somerset. Dea received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Rachel Vancelette currently is the owner of Vancelette Global Art Acquisitions Corp, a multi-faceted contemporary art and fashion creative agency dedicated to uniting contemporary and modern art, art, travel, lifestyle, design, and fashion. She graduated from the MA Art Business program at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London in 2003.
Read her StoryMarijke Varrall-Jones is the Director at Maak Contemporary Ceramics Auctions, and Director at iRostrum Online Auctions in London. Marijke received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2003.
Watch her StoryMarijke Varrall-Jones is the Director at Maak Contemporary Ceramics Auctions, and Director at iRostrum Online Auctions in London. Marijke received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art–London in 2003.
Erin-Marie Wallace is the Co-Founder of Rare-Era / SellAndBidWell.com and CEO of Funk & Wallace, Inc. in Florida. Erin received her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby's Institute of Art-London in 2006.
Read her StoryJonathan Winter is the President at J Winter Art Associates, LLC in New York. Jonathan received his MA in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art-New York in 2008.
Read his StoryHenry Wyndham is the former Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe. Henry graduated from Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 1974.
Watch his StoryHenry Wyndham is the former Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe. Henry graduated from Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 1974.
