Selen Sarioglu Sulos is an art advisor & writer specialized in Postwar & Contemporary Art. With numerous non-profit affiliations, she considers herself, above all a patron of the arts.

What differentiates her from most others in the art world is her background in Finance. After graduating from Wharton School of Finance, she started working for Goldman Sachs in New York. The financial crisis of 2008 presented the perfect excuse to turn her passion into a career in the art world.

Most recently, Selen was an AVP specialist in Private Sales at Sotheby’s in New York. Before that, she worked at Art Basel as a VIP Representative. Selen holds a Masters degree in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art as well as a certificate in Art Management at NYU.

Services

EDUCATION

Art can be intimidating for someone who is from outside the art world. Even for someone with a foot in the door, art can be a world best explored with a guide. Through regular conversations, guided reading and gallery/museum visits, the art enthusiast will be invited to extend their knowledge of art history and the contemporary art world.

 

ACQUISITION

The more you learn about art, the more it amazes you. Ultimately, you want to make it a part of your life. Sometimes it’s for a specific wall but other times, it’s to take a piece of wonder home with you.

 

DEACCESSION

Collecting is a journey and along the way it changes you. It is perfectly normal for taste in art to change over time. In today’s very complex art world, the many ways to sell art include auctions, both online and offline, as well as private sales.

 

USPAP certified to help with appraisal needs pertaining to estate tax, insurance or other purposes.

APPRAISALS

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Collection management encompasses a wide range of services: coordinating framing, shipping, supervision of installation, maintaining a comprehensive database of the works, updating valuation for insurance purposes, and coordinating exhibition loans and donations to name a few.

ART PROJECTS

Both art and collecting are very global concepts in today’s intertwined world. Selen works with art patrons and professionals from around the world to create meaningful dialogues. Exhibition curation as well as art travel program organization are some of the ways in which Selen facilitates new art experiences.

Guiding you towards great contemporary art involves a personal approach. Combining personal taste with industry and art history knowledge is key to making the best acquisitions. Both private and commercial clients will benefit from this tailored approach to their artful needs.

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Art belongs to the artist. Collecting is merely a way for us to take part in their colorful world. Art patrons’ support is essential for the sustainability of that fountain of creation, which adds so much meaning and beauty to the world at large.