# Sotheby's Institute of Art: Educating Tomorrow's Art World and Luxury Leaders Generated by Yoast SEO v28.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [About](https://sothebysinstitute.com/about/) - [Contact](https://sothebysinstitute.com/contact/) - [Sotheby's Institute Terms and Conditions](https://sothebysinstitute.com/terms-and-conditions-all-programs/) - [Privacy Policy](https://sothebysinstitute.com/privacy-policy/) - [Careers](https://sothebysinstitute.com/careers/) - [Faculty](https://sothebysinstitute.com/faculty/) - [Study in London](https://sothebysinstitute.com/campus/london/) - [Study in New York City](https://sothebysinstitute.com/campus/new-york/) - [Study Online](https://sothebysinstitute.com/continuing-education/online/) ## Alumni - [Stas Johnson\-Chyzhykov](https://sothebysinstitute.com/alumni/stas-johnson-chyzhykov/): Stas Johnson\-Chyzhykov is the SVP Operations \& Client Experience at Rho\. Johnson\-Chyzhykov received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art\-New York in 2014\. - [Sophie Wratzfeld](https://sothebysinstitute.com/alumni/sophie-wratzfeld/): Sophie Wratzfeld is an Assistant Curator at Vienna’s Albertina Museum\. Sophia received her MA in Historic Art and Design from Sotheby's Institute of Art\-London in 2021\. - [Risa Daniels](https://sothebysinstitute.com/alumni/risa-daniels/): Risa Daniels is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Tru Arrow Partners\. Daniels received her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art\-New York in 2014\. - [Neil Graham](https://sothebysinstitute.com/alumni/neil-graham/): Neil Graham is a Sale Coordinator in fine art and Indian \& Islamic art at Lyon \& Turnbull\. Graham received his MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design \(now MA in Historic Art and Design\) from Sotheby’s Institute of Art\-London in 2022\. - [Nadine Khoury](https://sothebysinstitute.com/alumni/nadine-khoury/): Nadine Khoury founded Nasij Art Advisory and Dubai’s Young Collectors Circle\. Nadine received her MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art\-London in 2014\. ## Articles - [Beyond the Booths: What Frieze London Reveals About the Art World](https://sothebysinstitute.com/articles/beyond-the-booths-what-frieze-london-reveals-about-the-art-world/): From discovering emerging artists to observing how galleries build narratives and careers, Frieze offers a window into the contemporary art ecosystem\. Following on from the renowned fair, we reflect on what art fairs can teach us about the forces shaping the art world today\. - [Understanding Value in the Art World: Elizabeth's Online Learning Experience](https://sothebysinstitute.com/articles/understanding-value-in-the-art-world-elizabeths-online-learning-experience-with-sothebys-institute/): As an Art History student in Mexico City, Elizabeth enrolled in the Art Value and Investment online course to better understand how artworks acquire financial value\. Through case studies and discussions with professionals, she gained a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between cultural significance and market value\. - [Imprint Art Fair Partnership Announced](https://sothebysinstitute.com/articles/imprint-art-fair-partnership-announced/): Sotheby's Institute of Art is proud to join Imprint Art Fair as its Education Partner, supporting a contemporary fair that brings together new audiences and established collectors through original prints and editions\. - [Beyond the Studio: Exploring Art Business at Summer Institute](https://sothebysinstitute.com/articles/beyond-the-studio-exploring-art-business-at-summer-institute/): Zoe is a visual artist who joined Sotheby’s Summer Institute to further her knowledge in art business, from art history and curation to auctions and collecting\. Read on to learn how Zoe's admiration for Sotheby’s auctioneer Phyllis Kao ultimately led her to study in the heart of the global art market\. - [Eight Weeks Behind the Scenes of the Auction World](https://sothebysinstitute.com/articles/eight-weeks-behind-the-scenes-of-the-auction-world/): Work placements offer Master's students the opportunity to gain hands\-on experience while building valuable industry connections\. As part of her studies at Sotheby's Institute of Art\-London, Elisa Cosentino completed a placement that provided insight into the day\-to\-day workings of the art world\. In this interview, she reflects on the skills she developed, the lessons she learned, and how the experience has shaped her future career ambitions\. ## Courses - [Art, Finance, and Investment](https://sothebysinstitute.com/courses/5-day-intensive/new-york-art-finance-and-investment/): This introduction to the specialised area of art and finance provides course participants with a detailed overview and understanding of the increasing focus on art as an asset class\. - [Collecting Contemporary Art: Markets and Practice](https://sothebysinstitute.com/courses/5-day-intensive/collecting-contemporary-art-markets-and-practice/): Collecting Contemporary Art: Markets and Practice is a five\-day immersive course in London designed for collectors and art enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of today’s contemporary art world\. - [Collecting Contemporary Art: Markets and Practice](https://sothebysinstitute.com/courses/5-day-intensive/collecting-contemporary-art-markets-and-practice-2/): Collecting Contemporary Art: Markets and Practice is a five\-day immersive course in New York designed for collectors and art enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of today’s contemporary art world\. - [Sotheby's Summer Program: Global Art Market](https://sothebysinstitute.com/courses/undergraduate/global-art-market/): Develop your understanding of the global art economy and gain practical skills for success in the international art world\. - [Sotheby's Summer Program: Curator Academy](https://sothebysinstitute.com/courses/undergraduate/curator-academy/): Explore how curation is evolving in today's art world and gain the skills needed to join the next generation of art leaders\. ## Events - [Imprint Art Fair Talk \- Access to Art](https://sothebysinstitute.com/events/imprint-art-fair-talk-access-to-art/): The Forum brings together artists, curators, gallerists, collectors and leading voices from across the cultural sector to explore contemporary art, collecting, the art market, materiality and the future of print\. - [Imprint Art Fair Talk \- Market Report](https://sothebysinstitute.com/events/imprint-art-fair-talk-market-report/): The Forum brings together artists, curators, gallerists, collectors and leading voices from across the cultural sector to explore contemporary art, collecting, the art market, materiality and the future of print\. - [Future Icons: The Vogue x Sotheby's Experience](https://sothebysinstitute.com/events/future-icons-the-vogue-x-sothebys-experience/): Spend an evening with Sotheby's Institute of Art and Vogue College of Fashion and discover how your degree can lead to a career in art, fashion, and the creative industries\. This event is open to students from every subject\. - [Sotheby's Institute of Art Virtual Info Session \- Online Master's Programs](https://sothebysinstitute.com/events/sothebys-institute-of-art-virtual-info-session-online-masters-programs/): Join us for this information session about the Online graduate programs offered at Sotheby's Institute of Art\! - [MA Art Business Information Session \- Sotheby's Institute of Art London](https://sothebysinstitute.com/events/ma-art-business-information-session-sothebys-institute-of-art-london/): Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the MA Art Business Degree at Sotheby's Institute of Art\! ## Faculty - [Barbara Lasic](https://sothebysinstitute.com/faculty/barbara-lasic/): Barbara has published on the subject of French decorative arts, the history of taste and the history of collecting, and museum architecture\. Learn more\.\.\. - [Fabio Ciquera](https://sothebysinstitute.com/faculty/fabio-ciquera/): Fabio Ciquera spent the past twenty\-five years in London, where he worked in communication departments of major luxury brands like Gian Franco Ferre’, the Chanel Group, and Zilli\. Fabio’s focus shifted to publishing in the mid noughties\. Fabio serves as Communication Director at Upstreet Magazine, launched Plastique Magazine, and worked on a pioneering online project, Imagine Fashion, the first video luxury magazine\. In 2010 Fabio joined Istituto Marangoni, bringing his expertise to the Luxury Brand Management and Strategies courses as well as being the course director for the successful fashion business program, both in London and Shanghai\. - [Carmela Spinelli](https://sothebysinstitute.com/faculty/carmela-spinelli/): Carmela Spinelli is a fashion historian and curator whose work focuses on luxury education, museum practice, and engagement with the fashion industry\. She brings more than two decades of experience spanning both academia and industry, with a focus on fashion and design history, museum programming, and higher education leadership and recruitment\. - [Elena Zavelev](https://sothebysinstitute.com/faculty/elena-zavelev/): Elena Zavelev is a curator, strategist, and educator working at the intersection of digital art, technology, and culture with a focus on building platforms and communities that support artists and expand how art is experienced and collected\. She leads international partnerships and growth at HUG\.art, a global community for creatives to showcase, sell, and connect over their art, where she collaborates closely with visual artists, institutions, and emerging technologies companies\. - [Krista Hammond](https://sothebysinstitute.com/faculty/krista-hammond/): Krista Hammond is a business professional with 25 years of experience in the luxury industry, spanning Sydney, Tokyo, and New York City\. She has led international marketing teams for integrated marketing campaigns, global events, product launches, omnichannel marketing, consumer engagement, global communications, and strategic business development\. In addition to teaching Luxury Market Economics and Omnichannel Marketing at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Hammond teaches Entrepreneurship in Luxury Arts at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business\. ## Advertising Landing Pages - [Contemporary Art Landing Page](https://sothebysinstitute.com/landing/contemporary-art/) - [Sotheby's Programs for Undergraduates](https://sothebysinstitute.com/landing/sothebys-programs-for-undergraduates/) - [Pre\-Register for Sotheby's Summer Institute 2027](https://sothebysinstitute.com/landing/summer-institute-2027-dna/) - [Sotheby's January Term](https://sothebysinstitute.com/landing/sothebys-january-term/) - [Secure Your Spot in Sotheby's Summer Institute 2027](https://sothebysinstitute.com/landing/summer-institute-2027-aae/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://sothebysinstitute.com/sitemap_index.xml)