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Dr. LAUREN ROTENBERG
Contemporary Art Historian & Curatorial Advisor
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“Lauren unpicks conventional views on contemporary art"
- Dr. Marcus Verhagen, Sotheby's Institute of Art London
Dr. Lauren Rotenberg bridges museums, academia, and the global art market.
With a PhD in Art History from University College London and two decades of experience spanning Sotheby’s Institute, Goldsmiths, and Tate Britain, she guides collectors and institutions in shaping museum-caliber collections with cultural and financial resonance.
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Hi, I'm Lauren.
And I'm delighted you're here exploring my little corner of the Internet. If you're curious to learn more about me, here's a quick overview:
Over the last 20 years, I have lived and breathed contemporary art.
I'm formerly faculty at Sotheby's Institute of Art London in the MA Contemporary Art Department, and hold a PhD in History of Art from University College London.
My expertise includes curating exhibitions and events leading institutions like Tate Britain, Gasworks, and Camden Arts Centre. I've also developed an acquisition strategy for a 10M contemporary art portfolio and regularly work with collectors building legacy art collections.
You'll also find me speaking at institutions and corporate events, and I hold professional membership with the Association of Art Historians (UK), College Art Association (USA), and International Association of Art Critics.
Collecting means participating in art at the highest level. It opens extraordinary experiences with the artist, ideas, and people shaping the future of culture.
- LAUREN ROTENBERG
The Art of Collecting
Collect wisely and you shape culture.
Collecting is not about filling walls. It's about creating a story and legacy with personal meaning while supporting visionary artists and building long-term value.
Years ago, a billionaire asked me to create the acquisition strategy for a £50M contemporary art collection. That experienced defined my approach: research-driven, discrete, and grounded in identifying works of exceptional quality. This trial by fire ignited my work with building collections - curating, buying, and selling artworks that together tell a story guided by vision and grounded in connoisseurship. I have quietly continued this work throughout my twenty-year career in the art world.
With a PhD in Art History, curatorial projects at leading institutions, and deep market expertise, I guide collectors build exceptional, museum-caliber collections that reflect their vision, values, and stand the test of time
The Approach.
Deep Expertise,
Not Amateur Opinions
The last thing you need is expensive décor with no long-term value.
Collectors benefit from PhD-level connoisseurship and a trained eye conditioned to spot quality, avoid hype, and identify value beyond fleeting trends. It means thinking in movements, not moments, and spotting artists of significance before the herd.
Curation & Strategy, Not Hoping It Fits
Transform eclectic taste into a cohesive collection with a distinct point of view.
Most collectors start slowly, acquiring work on a fair visit, gallery stop, late-night school, or a friend's suggestion. Over time, the pieces accumulate until one day the collection feels random. Strategy changes everything: we clarify what inspires you, assess what you own, refine what no longer fits, and move forward intentionally - so your collection feels cohesive, well-curated, and your taste speaks with authority.
Transactional Transparency, Not Conflicts of Interest
You deserve guidance that serves your goals, not someone else’s agenda.
Dealers advise on works they control. Galleries promote their artists. Auction houses steer you toward what’s in their sales cycle. Other advisors make headlines for bad behaviour. Side deals, daisy chains, and kickbacks are standard in a market built on opacity - it’s how insiders get paid.
I work differently: saying “no” to art that doesn’t fit, with transparent fees aligned to collectors’ goals. It’s about achieving your objectives, not someone else’s sales quota.
The Expertise.
20th century modern, post-war, and contemporary art
Western Europe | America
Curate & Build Collections
Buy & Sell Artwork
Expand Cultural Influence
About Lauren Rotenberg
Over the last twenty years, I've lived & breathed contemporary art.
I'm formerly faculty at Sotheby's Institute of Art London in the MA Contemporary Art Department, and hold a PhD in History of Art from University College London.
My experience includes curating exhibitions and events at leading institutions like Tate Britain, Gasworks, and Camden Arts Centre. I've also developed an acquisition strategy for a £50M contemporary art portfolio, and regularly work with collectors building legacy art collections.
You'll also find me speaking at institutions and corporate events. I hold professional membership with the Association of Art Historians (UK), College Art Association (USA), and International Association of Art Critics.
By Invitation & Referral
I work with only a handful of collectors at a time to ensure the discretion and depth each relationship deserves. If you’re considering the next step in building or refining your collection, I invite you to begin a confidential conversation.
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