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ART Advisory Services

Art Advisory Services is passionately committed to the acquisition of works of contemporary art.

Art Advisory Services provides expertise and comprehensive advice on the acquisition of artworks for private and corporate clients on Contemporary and Modern Art Art Advisory Services lives and understands art as a way to follow our historical contemporaniety and as an alternative way of looking at the world. Our goal is to find pieces that fit the aesthetics and budget of each client, offering the investment factor as an added value. We work with American contemporary art, Latin American art, European and the Middle Eastern art. In addition, we also provide services in finding specific works in the international market. Art Advisory Services is based in Madrid and has representatives in Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, London, Mexico DF, Miami, New York, São Paulo, Tel Aviv and Warsaw. Art Advisory Services is managed by Sofia Urbina and her international team.

10/07/2026

Another graduation, another unforgettable milestone at IE University. 🎓
Feeling incredibly grateful to be part of the faculty at one of the world’s leading universities, consistently recognized among the top institutions for its innovative approach to education and its truly international, diverse community.
Teaching my course, Art as a Form of Investment, is one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Every year I have the privilege of meeting bright, curious and ambitious students from all over the world. The truth is, I often feel that I learn as much from them as they do from me. Their questions, perspectives and energy continually inspire me to think differently and keep learning.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! It has been a privilege to be part of your journey. Wishing you all the success, curiosity and courage as you begin this exciting new chapter.

03/07/2026

Visiting my friend and art collector Lorena in her apartment in Madrid’s Salesas neighborhood, was a reminder of how beautifully art and design can live together.
Some of the works I saw were:
1. A colorful Olafur Eliasson work sits above a Grotto bench and a Fornasetti table between the sofas, with a Meret Oppenheim “Traccia” table on the side and a Barcelona Modernist lamp on top.
2. An Anish Kapoor work on paper is displayed on a mirrored chest of drawers, alongside a Ban Chiang terracotta vase 1.500 before Christ, and a Barcelona Modernist lamp.
3. An Alicia Kwade sculpture, a painting by Rachel Eulena Williams, and a Salvador Dalí chair create an unexpected but harmonious conversation.
4. A José María Sicilia painting hangs above a Dalí table and a Munari sofa, with a Barcelona Modernist lamp completing the corner.
5. At the back of the living room, a suspended sculpture by Tomás Saraceno is surrounded by a blue work by Sicilia, a green ceramic sculpture by Claudia Comte, and a white landscape by Japanese artist Tsuyoshi Maekawa.
6. Above the bar hangs a golden sun by Ugo Rondinone, adding a playful touch to the space.
7. A wooden wool lamp by Tiago Braga brings warmth to the dining area, where a work by Ha Chong Hyun can be seen in the background.
The artworks, furniture, and objects , all so diverse from different cultures and periods, seem to belong together, making the apartment feel both deeply personal and incredibly inspiring.

23/06/2026

A day at the Centro Hortensia Herrero in Valencia, visiting the Anselm Kiefer exhibition. Kiefer is one of the most unique and complex artists of our time. His work weaves together powerful narratives of landscapes, Greek mythology, history, and the cosmos, creating worlds that feel both ancient and timeless. The textures are extraordinary: layers of lead, copper, silicone, acrylic, charcoal, and paint applied, poured, and sculpted into monumental surfaces.
Born in 1945, at the end of World War II, Kiefer’s artistic journey began with memories of destruction, loss, and the rebuilding of life. Those themes continue to resonate throughout his work, giving it an intensity that is impossible to ignore.
A genius whose pieces are rarely domestic in scale, some weigh more than 600 kilos. Art that demands space, reflection, and admiration.
A special thank you to Maria F Macias and for the invitation. Artizense continues to create meaningful cultural experiences, connecting people with extraordinary artists, ideas, and conversations that inspire curiosity and creativity.

15/06/2026

After a lovely party in Barcelona’s Pedralbes district with my husband , I finally visited Casa Batlló.
Designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1906, the house feels almost alive: flowing shapes, bone-like columns, stained glass that changes with the light, and a roof said to resemble the back of a dragon. One of my favorite details is that Gaudí designed almost everything inside, from the windows and lamps to the door handles, so the entire house functions as a single work of art.
Locals in Barcelona nicknamed it “The House of Bones” because the facades balconies resemble skulls and the columns look like bones, a perfect example of Gaudí’s extraordinary imagination.
The surprise was the basement installation by Refik Anadol, where AI and data are transformed into immersive moving images inspired by nature and Gaudí’s forms. The contrast between contemporary digital art and Gaudí’s organic architecture was fascinating. I loved visiting it!

26/05/2026

The Thyssen Museum in Madrid opened the preview of the exhibition by Ewa Juszkiewicz last night. Meeting her and her dealer, Almine Rech, and having Blanca Thyssen show me the work she and Borja bought made the evening even more special.
The first time I saw Ewa’s work was in 2021, and I immediately fell in love with it.
Ewa Juszkiewicz, a painter from Poland, creates mysterious portraits in which women disappear behind flowers, fabrics, and plants, as if their hidden inner worlds were slowly taking over. Her paintings feel like old master works dreaming in silence: precise, poetic, and hauntingly beautiful.
The exhibition will be on view until September 6, 2026.

16/04/2026

I recently visited Alejandro Cárdenas’ studio for the second time, and it was just as inspiring as the first, if not more. A Chilean artist now based in Madrid, he continues to impress me with his bright, bold use of color and his distinctive geometric forms, all subtly shaped by surrealist influences.
This visit was especially exciting as he’s currently working on new pieces for an upcoming exhibition. It was great to see how his work is evolving.
I’m really looking forward to hopefully placing his work in some of my clients’ collections soon.

23/03/2026

A day in Luxembourg dedicated to art, photography and high security spaces.

First stop: Fortius fine art storage and logistics,an incredible facility with top level security, viewing rooms and vast storage spaces for art and valuable objects.
Then, a visit to the offices of Aredt, a firm of lawyers and business advisors. For over 20 years, they have been showcasing the world of photography by exhibiting artists from around the globe in their offices, and today they hold a collection of more than 300 works. The collection was established in 2004 by Philippe Dupont, one of the founding members, and the curator Paul di Felice.
Aredt’s partner Philippe Dupont kindly walked me through part of this impressive collection.

Here is a description of the photos:
1. Interior views of Fortius storage and logistics.
2. Street view of Aredt with three sculptures by Julian Opie.
3. With Philippe Dupont and a work by Marie-Jo Lafontaine.
4. The Ermitage room with works by Prince Gyasi.
5. Meeting room with black and white portraits by Marie-Jo Lafontaine.
6. Library by Alec Soth.
7. Mao by Bruno Baltzer and Leonora Bisagno.
8. Shadows and Reflections by Jorma Puranen.
9. Nature by Laurent Gueneau.
10. The R**e of Africa by David LaChapelle.
11. Black and white surrealist works by Claudia Huidobro.
13. The Cambodian dancer by Isabel Muñoz.
14. Shoes by Carole Chaine.
15. Interior view with Julian Opie’s works.
Very interesting and productive visits in one day!

20/03/2026

Art discussion in one of my IE classes with artist Felix R. Cid and art consultant Alexandra Schader. Students asked the questions, such a great way to learn about the art market in a dynamic class with amazing guests.

13/03/2026

24 hours at TEFAF Maastricht
What a trip for just one day! The fair is easy to navigate, even with 277 exhibitors. Every stand is beautifully designed, full of flowers and carefully curated displays. TEFAF doesn’t just focus on modern and contemporary art, it also brings together antiques, Old Masters, and incredible jewelry, all under one roof.
Here’s a quick description of the photos in this post:

1. A steel sculpture by Bernar Venet next to a powerful painting by Fabienne Verdier.
2. Our whole group together: collectors, art lovers, and another art dealer.
3. An over 6-meter-long Baselitz work with two upright figures and splashes of color against a black background.
4. A 1982 Basquiat attached to wooden supports, a characteristic way he stretched some of his works.
5. A stunning carpet by Vasarely that creates a strong three-dimensional optical illusion.
6. A work by Tom Wesselmann painted on canvas so delicately it almost looks like watercolor, featuring a black-and-white old TV monitor.
7. A 1921 Léger with a landscape and a man built from geometric forms.
8. A small, exquisite red painting by Fontana, with a single, subtle cut.
A meticulous Lego piece by Ai Weiwei depicting prisoners.
9. A recent work by Pistoletto full of color and reflections
…plus a selection of jewelry and antiques and finally, the trip back to Madrid.
A beautiful, intense art day!

10/03/2026

I have recently acquired two sculptures by Spanish artists, both of which have entered a Spanish collection.
The first work is by Ángela de la Cruz. Angela suffered a stroke in 2006 that left her in a coma for several months and for two years in a hospital bed. Today, in a wheelchair, she hasn’t lost her smile.
In the work we acquired, different coloured fabrics are wrapped around the canvas. I prefer this work to some of her others because the stretcher of the canvas is visible, turning the piece into a kind of sculptural painting, and it is not held together by a visible metal nail. I find it more aesthetically pleasing and more inventive; the folds seem to push outward, seeking to occupy the surrounding space. This work is also distinct because it is not monochrome, but instead brings together several colours.
The second work is by Daniel Canogar. Daniel lives between Madrid and Los Angeles, where he grew up. He has studios in both cities. His cultural mix is an integral part of his work. He is also a professional colleague at IE University where he teaches “Experimentation” in the architecture program.
The work we acquired is a wave-shaped video sculpture. It is a generative animation that draws on an archive of artworks that have disappeared, been destroyed, stolen, or recovered at some point in history. The piece operates through an algorithm that breaks the images down into rows of pixels. It made me reflect on destruction throughout art history, but also on the possibility of new beginnings.

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