BUILDING COLLECTIONS
WITH HEART AND VISION
BUILDING COLLECTIONS
WITH HEART AND VISION
BUILDING COLLECTIONS
WITH HEART AND VISION
Discover, Acquire, Cherish
ABOUT RHEA
ABOUT RHEA
ABOUT RHEA
Rhea Kuruvilla is an independent art advisor specialising in contemporary South Asian art. She caters to both new collectors acquiring art for the first time and established collectors seeking to refine, focus, or expand their existing collections.
Rhea Kuruvilla is an independent art advisor specialising in contemporary South Asian art. She caters to both new collectors acquiring art for the first time and established collectors seeking to refine, focus, or expand their existing collections.
Having grown up in Mumbai and worked in the art industry during a cultural renaissance in the city’s art scene, Rhea has cultivated strong relationships with a network of galleries, institutions, collectors, and artists. Her strong aesthetic and solid understanding of the local landscape enables her to help build exciting and forward thinking collections.
Having grown up in Mumbai and worked in the art industry during a cultural renaissance in the city’s art scene, Rhea has cultivated strong relationships with a network of galleries, institutions, collectors, and artists. Her strong aesthetic and solid understanding of the local landscape enables her to help build exciting and forward thinking collections.
Following years on the strategy team of publishing giant Conde Nast’s global headquarters in London, Rhea returned to Mumbai, where she pursued art and design. She worked for Saffronart, the country’s leading auction house dealing in modern and contemporary South Asian art. Along with the founders of Saffronart, Rhea joined the founding team of Art Mumbai, the city’s first art fair, that debuted at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
Following years on the strategy team of publishing giant Conde Nast’s global headquarters in London, Rhea returned to Mumbai, where she pursued art and design. She worked for Saffronart, the country’s leading auction house dealing in modern and contemporary South Asian art. Along with the founders of Saffronart, Rhea joined the founding team of Art Mumbai, the city’s first art fair, that debuted at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
Crafting Collections Creating Legacies
Crafting Collections Creating Legacies
Establishing the purpose of a collection serves as a guiding light for acquiring art that is both meaningful and valuable. Starting by understanding your individual tastes and interests, we collaborate craft a collection philosophy. Whether you're new to the art world or an experienced collector, our objective remains to curate collections that both resonate emotionally as well as are thoughtfully selected, in terms of cultural, historical, or other significant value.
Establishing the purpose of a collection serves as a guiding light for acquiring art that is both meaningful and valuable. Starting by understanding your individual tastes and interests, we collaborate craft a collection philosophy. Whether you're new to the art world or an experienced collector, our objective remains to curate collections that both resonate emotionally as well as are thoughtfully selected, in terms of cultural, historical, or other significant value.
Purpose-Driven Curation
Comprehensive Approach
Our process starts with an in-depth site visit, where we evaluate the space, its architecture, and environmental factors to determine the physical parameters for the collection. For clients who purchase art for the joy of collecting, we expand our scope and prioritise sourcing pivotal artworks to form the heart of the collection without being constrained by location-specific considerations.
Our process starts with an in-depth site visit, where we evaluate the space, its architecture, and environmental factors to determine the physical parameters for the collection. For clients who purchase art for the joy of collecting, we expand our scope and prioritise sourcing pivotal artworks to form the heart of the collection without being constrained by location-specific considerations.
FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
COLLECTION management
We conduct a review of your current collection, collating and cataloguing each work’s provenance as well as its significance. Through continuous monitoring of the market, we provide insights into potentially reshaping your collection, identifying opportunities to acquire specific artworks and recommending potential deacessions.
We conduct a review of your current collection, collating and cataloguing each work’s provenance as well as its significance. Through continuous monitoring of the market, we provide insights into potentially reshaping your collection, identifying opportunities to acquire specific artworks and recommending potential deacessions.
ACQUISITIONS
Led by your criteria, we compile a selection of emerging and established artists that align with your taste and the overarching vision for the collection. We craft tailored recommendations, leveraging our extensive network of blue chip galleries, dealers, collectors, and discreet private sales, while carrying out due diligence with regards to the authenticity and condition of each work.
Led by your criteria, we compile a selection of emerging and established artists that align with your taste and the overarching vision for the collection. We craft tailored recommendations, leveraging our extensive network of blue chip galleries, dealers, collectors, and discreet private sales, while carrying out due diligence with regards to the authenticity and condition of each work.
GUIDANCE
Our commitment extends beyond the documentation, acquisition, and installation of your works. We connect you with specialised professionals, from framers to restorers, who ensure the appropriate care and preservation of your collection. Safeguarding your investment ensures its longevity, both financially and aesthetically.
Our commitment extends beyond the documentation, acquisition, and installation of your works. We connect you with specialised professionals, from framers to restorers, who ensure the appropriate care and preservation of your collection. Safeguarding your investment ensures its longevity, both financially and aesthetically.
FOR THE corporate
FOR THE corporate
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, HOSPITALITY
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, HOSPITALITY
aquisitions
We help you shape collections that reflect your company’s vision, design story, or marketing objectives. With our expertise, we guide you through the art world, creating a personalised art strategy to enhance your brand with thoughtfully curated art.
We help you shape collections that reflect your company’s vision, design story, or marketing objectives. With our expertise, we guide you through the art world, creating a personalised art strategy to enhance your brand with thoughtfully curated art.
commissions
We facilitate artist commissions by developing concepts in collaboration with you and other stakeholders to align with your brand and vision. We identify and recommend suitable artists and serve as a liaison between you and the artist or gallery. Additionally, we are able to promote the project, enhancing your cultural profile.
We facilitate artist commissions by developing concepts in collaboration with you and other stakeholders to align with your brand and vision. We identify and recommend suitable artists and serve as a liaison between you and the artist or gallery. Additionally, we are able to promote the project, enhancing your cultural profile.
special projects
We manage special projects that span both commercial and non-profit initiatives. Whether you are a brand looking to collaborate with artists or an organisation looking to leverage the power of art to create social impact, we have you covered. Our expertise ensures that each project aligns with your vision and goals, creating impactful and memorable collaborations. We work with you from concept development to execution, ensuring a successful outcome every time.
We manage special projects that span both commercial and non-profit initiatives. Whether you are a brand looking to collaborate with artists or an organisation looking to leverage the power of art to create social impact, we have you covered. Our expertise ensures that each project aligns with your vision and goals, creating impactful and memorable collaborations. We work with you from concept development to execution, ensuring a successful outcome every time.