The Collector's Corner

Collecting the Stories That Define Our Time with Kate Lee & Anne Parke

I never seriously considered working with an art advisor. To me, 'having an advisor' was something for people with a lot of means and experience - ironically, those who might need it least. Tackling that limiting belief was one of the reasons I started interviewing art advisors, alongside understanding what they actually do. Following my last episode with a Paris-based collector/advisor duo, I'm continuing with this format and introducing my first NY-based guests. Kate Lee [https://www.instagram.com/kateleeknows/] works in tech, started collecting five years ago, and the clarity and ambition behind her and her partner's approach is something I find genuinely inspiring. They focus on emerging artists from Asia and Latin America, a reflection of their own roots and identities, and have built the 603 Arts Foundation [https://www.603arts.org/] to support those artists beyond their private collection [https://fromtheprivatecollection.substack.com/], through acquisitions and exhibition support across galleries and institutions. It's rare to see a young collector couple build, this early on, what they couldn't find but believed was deeply needed. Anne Parke [https://www.instagram.com/anneparke/] is building her platform [https://www.anneparke.com/] to help a new generation of collectors step into the art world, removing barriers and bringing discernment to a space often oversaturated with content. She was the catalyst to Kate's entry into collecting and has accompanied her journey as a trusted friend and advisor since day one. What I'm taking away from this conversation: working with an advisor is more accessible than I thought, and with the right person, it can accelerate your journey tenfold. But I’ll stop here for now and leave you to enjoy my conversation with Kate Lee and Anne Parke. References from the episode: * Neal Vandenbergh [https://www.instagram.com/wizard_neal/] * Shrine [https://www.shrine.nyc/]Silke Lindner [https://www.silkelindner.com/] * Gladstone Gallery [https://gladstonegallery.com/] * Karma [https://karmakarma.org/] * Bortolami [https://www.bortolamigallery.com/] * Ben Tong [https://www.instagram.com/tongbean/] * Zéh Palito [https://www.instagram.com/zehpalito/] * Jennifer Carvalho [https://www.instagram.com/jenniferannecar/] * MoMA PS1 Greater New York [https://www.momaps1.org/en/programs/702-greater-new-york-2026] * Maia Cruz Palileo [https://maiacruzpalileo.com/] * Sylvie Hayes Wallace [https://www.instagram.com/sylvie__hayes__wallace/] * Adriana Varejão [https://gagosian.com/artists/adriana-varejao/] * Rachel Youn [https://www.instagram.com/rachelyoun/] * Komal Shah Garg [https://www.instagram.com/komalshahgarg/] Follow the podcast to see the guests' collections at ⁠@collectors_corner_⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/collectors_corner_/#] !

The Art of Trusting Someone Else's Eye with Régis Decour & Yana Kotina

I’ve always been intrigued by art advisors. Who are they, what do they do, why and how does one become one and what is their role in the ecosystem? I’ve encountered multiple and they all seem to define their work in a very unique way. So in an attempt to get my questions answered I decided to do a joint interview, an art collector and their advisor. Back in Paris I sat down with Régis Decour - an entrepreneur with no formal art background who started collecting at age 19 - and Yana Kotina (@kartadvisory [https://www.instagram.com/kartadvisory/]), his art advisor, who works across contemporary and modern art with both new and seasoned collectors. Régis and Yana’s friendship evolved into a professional collaboration, built on 6 years of talking about art, visiting studios and exchanging on artists and which opened doors to new markets, new geographies, new mediums that Régis wouldn't encounter on his own. This episode is about what it actually looks like to work with an advisor for Régis and Yana of course but also more broadly: how the dynamic works in practice and how it can wildly differ, how independence is maintained, and how you get paid. So I’ll stop here and leave you to enjoy my conversation with Regis Decour and Yana Kotina References from the episode: * Shuo Hao [https://derouillon.com/artists/shuo-hao] * Leonard Bourgois Beaulieu [https://www.instagram.com/leonardbeaubourg/] * Alexander Ugay [https://www.nika-projects.com/artists/alexander-ugay] * Poush [https://poush.fr/fr] * Thomas Devaux [https://www.instagram.com/thomasdevaux/] * Reena Spaulings [https://charlesrivacollection.com/artists/336-reena-spaulings/] * François Malingrey [https://www.paris-b.com/fr/artiste/francois-malingrey/] * Paris B Gallery [https://www.paris-b.com/] * Philippe Ramette [https://www.instagram.com/philippe_ramette/] * Sayan Baigaliyev [https://sayanbaigaliyev.com/ABOUT] * Peter Doig [https://www.michaelwerner.com/artists/peter-doig] * Jean Nipon [https://galeriepact.com/artists/nipon-jean/] * Jean and Terry de Gunzburg [https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/collection-of-jean-terry-de-gunzburg-design-masters] Follow the podcast to see the guests' collections at ⁠@collectors_corner_⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/collectors_corner_/#] !

What Defines A Collector with CURA Art

If there’s one thing I’m learning with this podcast is that there is no single or right way to collect. So speaking with Liza Shapiro (@lizashapiro [https://www.instagram.com/lizashapiro/]) and Georgia Powell (@georgiabethpowell [https://www.instagram.com/georgiabethpowell/]), the founders of CURA Art (@cura_art_ [https://www.instagram.com/cura_art_/]), I was excited to get a bit more of a meta view on the topic. Since 2019, they've worked with a broad variety of private and corporate collectors between London and Los Angeles, to support them in the ongoing care and management of their collections. To them caring for one’s art collection is akin to taking care of one’s physical health - an analogy they’ve seen eye to eye on ever since they first met while working together at the Redfern Gallery in London. Georgia and Liza care deeply about the art they look after on behalf of their clients. However, what motivates them above everything else is developing personal relationships with their clients to help them build collections thoughtfully with purpose, integrity and intent, and ultimately allow them to embrace their role as custodians. What differences are there between seasoned and new collectors, how do the London and LA art cultures compare, what is really the biggest threat to any art collection. Georgia and Liza share fascinating insights on this and more. So I’ll stop here and leave you to enjoy my conversation with Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro of CURA Art. References from the episode: * Frieze LA [https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-los-angeles] * Frieze london [https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london] * Echo Soho art fair [https://www.echosoho.com/] * NextGen Collectors and the Art market by Georgina Adam [https://www.lundhumphries.com/products/nextgen-collectors-and-the-art-market] * Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air art programme [https://media.dorchestercollection.com/the-beverly-hills-hotel-and-hotel-bel-air-reveal-2026-art-exhibition-programme/?lang=eng] * Amy Mackay [https://labeastgallery.com/artists/47-amy-mackay/] * Ackerman Studios [https://www.ackermanstudios.com/] * Wilder Gallery London [https://www.wilder.gallery/] * Xanthe Burdett [https://www.wilder.gallery/xanthe-burdett] * Tahnee Lonsdale [https://tahneelonsdale.com/exhibitions] * Joy Simmons [https://www.instagram.com/joysimmonsdivadoc/] * Henriane Mourgue d'Algue [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHGJpVxSGOa/] Follow the podcast to see the guests' collections at ⁠@collectors_corner_⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/collectors_corner_/#] ! Cover art picture by Jayne West Photography

I Made a Cash Offer. The Gallery Said Nothing. [Behind The Mic]

I tried to buy an artwork I loved. The gallery had been warm, responsive, helpful but then I made an offer, and heard nothing back. No explanation. Just silence. In this Behind The Mic episode, I unpack what actually happened, what I didn't understand about how galleries work, and why that silence - frustrating as it felt at the time - turned out to be one of the most useful things that's happened to me as a new collector. I hope you enjoy this episode - let me know your thoughts on Instagram @collectors_corner_ [https://www.instagram.com/collectors_corner_/#] or on the podcast website [https://www.thecollectorscorner.art]!

How to Think About Art, Money and Tech with Daniela Bianco

Daniela Bianco (@theblondeartdealer [https://www.instagram.com/theblondeartdealer/]) has spent her career at the heart of the commercial art world: 15 years in galleries, followed by a few years at Artsy in private sales, and she is now Chief Sales Officer at art tech company Artscapy [www.artscapy.com], a platform designed to simplify art collecting, management and investing for collectors. She has curated selling exhibitions in London, Milan and Brussels, and launched her own blog, The Blonde Art Dealer, and podcast, Secrets of the Art Business, back in 2020. Daniela is also a collector in her own right, collecting personally for 18 years, with a very unique point of view at the intersection of art, investment and tech, and the reason I wanted to have her on the podcast. We sat on the terrace at Tate Modern, overlooking the Thames. It was one of those moments where I felt very grateful to be able to talk about my favourite subject with someone who knows it so well. The conversation did not disappoint. We covered the hierarchy of mediums, why collectors should consider art as an asset class, art advisor red flags, and the problematic buy-one-donate-one gallery model. What came through across every topic is Daniela's dedication to helping collectors, both new and established, make empowered decisions, so they can focus on building and enjoying their collection. I'll leave you now to enjoy my conversation with Daniela Bianco. References in the episode: * Gonkar Gyatso [https://www.pearllam.com/artist/gonkar-gyatso/] * Thandiwe Muriu [https://www.193gallery.com/artists/31-thandiwe-muriu/] * Rala Choi [https://www.alzuetagallery.com/artists/rala-choi/] * Annie Morris [https://galerieisa.com/artist/annie-morris/] * Julie Mehretu [https://www.whitecube.com/artists/julie-mehretu] * Helen Frankenthaler [https://www.frankenthalerfoundation.org/artworks/paintings] * Avant Arte [https://avantarte.com/] * Pauline Karpidas Collection [https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/pauline-karpidas-the-london-collection] * Artsy [https://www.artsy.net/] * Artnet [https://www.artnet.com/] * The Art Newspaper [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/] * FT The Art Market [https://www.ft.com/the-art-market] * Lisa Schiff [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/arts/design/lisa-schiff-art-adviser-theft.html] * Lindsey Bull [https://www.boleegallery.com/artists/30-lindsey-bull/] * Women in the picture [https://artscapy.com/view-event-profile/women-in-the-picture] * Isabella Amran [https://www.gillianjason.com/artists/131-isabella-amram/] * Alexis Ralavaio [https://www.kasmingallery.com/artists/14-alexis-ralaivao/] * Valeria Napoleone [https://www.instagram.com/valerianapoleone/?hl=en] Follow the podcast to see the guests' collections at ⁠@collectors_corner_⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/collectors_corner_/#] !