Bespoke art advisory services for today’s collector
“In each picture is a whole lifetime imprisoned, a whole lifetime of fears, doubts, hopes and joys.”
—Wassily Kandinsky, artist
Collect what you love.
Surround yourself with meaning.
We’ve learned how important it is to be happy with our surroundings. The home is everything today. It’s where our kids experience milestones, where memories are made, where dinners with friends are hosted and, now more than ever, where we work.
We’ve learned that the the objects we live with serve as a constant in our ever-evolving reality. So why wouldn’t we select those objects with the utmost intention? Art in the home can inspire, can calm, can start conversations, and can feed the soul. It’s constancy serving as a kind of spiritual grounding as we move throughout our day. This can be achieved on any budget, with a tailored and thoughtful approach that places value first and foremost with the buyer’s connection with the work.
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Art Advisory Services
If you’re thinking of starting a collection, but feel you’re missing knowledge about the process or about art in general, you’ll need assistance. I’m here to help.
Publications
“Finding Pneuma: The Transformative Power of Art from Pech Merle to New York” is a curated survey of Western art that teaches the reader how to observe and unlock meaning in art.
Art as Experience
For small groups or larger events, this in-person or online meditative journey will change the way you look at art forever.
Market Trends and other Resources
Tidbits and big bits of art market data and other resources. Find info on what’s happening now in the market, the “Slow Art” movement, and other interesting insights and videos on art’s transformative effects.
Gallery Guide
Need help navigating the gallery space? Not sure you’re allowed in? Walk with me. Let’s talk through the art at any number of galleries you may be interested in.
Collecting with Intention
Every step we take should relate to intention. That goes for collecting too. Let’s work together to define your collecting ethos.
Madeline Ruiz has a BA of Art History from Dartmouth College and a Master’s of Latin American Art and Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. Over 20 years in the art world, she has worked for major museums and art galleries in the US including the Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX, the Hood Museum of Art, Hanover, NH and the Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach, CA. She was visiting professor of art history at Bridgewater State University in Boston, MA and currently is a writer and editor for the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, one of the most prestigious collections of Latin American art in the world. Her most recent publication, “Finding Pneuma: The Transformative Power of Art from Pech Merle to New York” explores the concept of universal spirituality in art. She is most interested in delving into the human experience of art and sharing her passion for art with others. Madeline collects modern and contemporary art from Latin America, the US and Europe.