For new collectors:

Irina can advise private individuals about how best to start, improve and expand an art collection which really reflects and expresses their own taste and refinement.

Her expert advice can include:

· helping new collectors to identify what their collection should include, and how it would work as a coherent narrative;

· providing specialist advice into art market trends, which might affect future value of collections;

· suggesting contemporary artists with works at a variety of price points, which collectors might consider acquiring;

· sourcing and locating works by particular artists whose works might improve a collection;

· handling the process of buying and selling artworks in today’s art market, both from dealers and gallerists, and also works sold at auctions such as at Christies, Sotheby’s or Phillips;

· advice on storage and display of artworks, to increase attractiveness and prevent environmental deterioration.

For established collectors:

Irina can provide expert advice and assistance on all aspects of collection presentation and management, so that existing collections are improved and enhanced. Her consultancy advice might include:

· strategic advice on acquisitions which would enhance the value of the collection as a whole;

· advice on maintenance of existing collections, so as to ensure that artworks are maintained in the best condition for the long term;

· inventory & cataloguing of artworks, including restoration and/or conservation;

· sourcing and locating of new artworks which a collector might consider acquiring;

· all issues to do with storage, transportation, insurance, framing, installation and lighting.

For corporate collections

Irina can help small companies and large corporations build and develop innovative art collections in line with the company’s corporate identity, marketing strategy, brand building initiatives and art collection interests.

Sourcing and acquisition of artworks

Irina has deep insider knowledge of the world of auction houses, galleries and art fairs. She can assist clients to understand the process of art acquisition. She provides consultancy about how to go about buying or selling art either through a gallery or through auction, and she can help collectors pick out the best of the major art fairs, providing personalised tours of art fairs and private views in London and further afield.

She can also offer her expertise to collectors who are looking to discover new talent. She has a large network of connections with London artists, and can provide personalised studio tours for collectors to really see and experience the latest trends in the London art world.