Our Philosophy
You Art Advisory aligns fully with the collector’s interests, offering clarity, access, and discernment in a complex art market. Guided by connoisseurship, integrity, and long-term vision, we measure success not by transactions, but by the collections and legacies that endure.
About
Célia You founded You Art Advisory, a London-based firm advising an international clientele, following her tenure at Gagosian, where she advised high-profile collectors, on building significant collections, and her earlier involvement in exhibition projects with leading European museums including the Centre Pompidou and the Palais de Tokyo. Drawing on her experience across galleries and institutions, she brings both market insight and scholarly discernment to every engagement.
Célia began her career in France after completing her BA in Fine Art and Art History, later earning an MA from Central Saint Martins and an MSc from King’s College London. Over the years, she has built trusted relationships with collectors and family offices across Europe and Asia, advising on acquisitions of high-value works by artists such as Gerhard Richter, Cecily Brown, and Helen Frankenthaler.
Her advisory philosophy combines discretion and connoisseurship with a strategic understanding of value, legacy, and cultural relevance within the art market. Her market intelligence is particularly deep in regards to artists including Pablo Picasso, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Cy Twombly, Gerhard Richter, Cecily Brown, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yoshitomo Nara, and Oscar Murillo, among others.
Services
We provide discreet, research led advisory for collectors and family offices, offering independent guidance across every stage of building and managing an art collection.
Through long-standing relationships with leading galleries and auction houses, such as Gagosian, David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Sotheby’s, and Christie’s, we offer clients first-hand intelligence and early access to blue-chip and museum quality works rarely available on the open market.
Acquisitions
Sourcing, evaluating, and securing works of the highest calibre through our global network, including blue-chip and museum quality acquisitions, off-market opportunities, and private sales.
Institutional & Museum Liaison
Advising on museum loans, donations, and institutional collaborations to build cultural visibility and lasting legacy.
Private Clients & Family Collections
We provide bespoke advisory services for family offices and UHNW collectors, offering collection audits, and coordination with legal and financial advisors. Beyond collection management, we assist clients in developing private foundations, museum collaborations, and cultural initiatives that ensure the collection’s legacy, visibility, and long-term impact for future generations.
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