Specialists

AFB Consulting, a branch of the American Foundation for the Blind, is an industry leader for inclusive digital accessibility solutions and best practices. With our team of authentic assistive technology user testers and expert accessibility engineers, we help provide people of all abilities access to digital products, services, and employment opportunities.

 

Since its founding in 1921, AFB, a national nonprofit, has been addressing the most pressing needs of individuals with vision loss and their families by breaking down societal barriers and promoting broad systemic change. Like Helen Keller, AFB’s most famous ambassador, AFB is committed to creating a more equitable world for people with disabilities, with AFB Consulting being a primary branch to promote understanding and growth to achieve full inclusion in public enterprises.

 

Established in 2002, AFB Consulting has completed over 500 accessibility and inclusion-related projects. Those projects span the full spectrum of digital inclusion, focusing on both accessibility and usability. AFB Consulting averages 50 projects per year, and it has a repeat customer base that includes over 20 organizations across retail, telecom, finance, education, and technology.

Daniel Schandl Christiansen specialises in art and design database and inventory management aswell as in spatial and architectural projects, 3D and virtual gallery concept. Following studies in architecture and design history, he also trained at Sotheby’s design department and specialist design gallery at PAD.

 

Clients and projects include designer Rose Uniacke, and luxury hospitality Maybourne Hotel
Group properties such as Claridge’s, The Connaught, the Berkeley, or the Maybourne Riviera.

 

Based between London and Luxembourg, he works in several European languages - including English, French, Italian, Spanish and Norwegian.

Rosannagh is a contemporary artist and creative designer. Her career is multifaceted, combining her studio practice with a number of creative and curatorial roles, working with artists, galleries, art fairs and arts professionals on a diverse range of projects internationally.

Rosannagh has been helping clients to develop and design their Artlogic websites since 2018, whilst providing database onboarding and streamlining workflows. She is a competent designer, writer and ‘ideas’ person, and has a proven track record of coming up with creative problem-solving solutions. As an artist herself, she is particularly well placed to work with other artists and creative individuals to build and develop consistent and effective online messaging truly reflective of their unique professional practice.

Rosannagh has a special interest in the environment and particularly enjoys working with clients interested in making eco-conscious decisions about their working methods.

 

Michelle has been working with Artlogic systems & websites since 2011, overseeing the management, development and implementation of projects in the UK, US and Canada. 

 

Previously, as a Gallery Director travelling to international art fairs, Michelle used the Artlogic Database, Artlogic Websites and PrivateViews, and has experience in international markets in both commercial and non-profit sectors. 

 

She has an MA in Contemporary Art from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London and continues to work as a consultant for private collectors, galleries and artists, fluent in best practices within the art world. 

 

Services offered: inventory and collections management, website development and design, database consultancy and training, data entry, cleaning and management.

 

Oriel is a freelance graphic designer who previously worked at Artlogic. She is passionate about how technology and design can empower art businesses and there’s no better place to start than using the brilliant Artlogic software.

Before leaving Artlogic in 2022, Oriel helped over 250 international galleries, artists and collectors launch their websites. She has experience supporting businesses varying from galleries, jewellers and design studios to artists, foundations and collections. Oriel also has a background in gallery and collection management.

With her experience and expertise working with clients to set up and launch websites, Oriel will be there to guide you throughout your Artlogic website journey.

Services offered:
• Graphic design services
• Consultancy on website design and development
• Training on all Artlogic products (with a focus on websites)
• Data entry and management

Aaron is an Art Director and Graphic Designer with a wealth of experience having worked in design studios and agencies across Ireland Austria and the Netherlands. Currently he runs his own practice in Amsterdam with an approach that focuses on creating clear, concise design that is timeless and memorable. He loves to work with open-minded clients who understand the value of design to transform their idea or business, taking it to the next level.

Eveline has been working with Artlogic since 2014. In 2015 she founded Sacra Mons Art & Collection Management. She has excellent references looking back on 30 years of professional experience in the global business of trading high-value works of art and antiques as well as art management (i.e. taking care of a private collection within the scope of a Family Office). Her business activities have endowed her with knowledge and experience in various fields of art and, thus, collection; for her, it is only natural to be perfectly discreet, reliable and trustworthy.

Services offered: Collection Management from research, determination, registration and cataloguing to ongoing control of movements, values and locations.

Mel began working with Artlogic in London in 2008, in-studio roles with Chris Ofili CBE and Isaac Julien CBE. She worked for the fundraising charity Art Fund, helping them develop and share a century’s worth of museum collection images. Working as an independent specialist in 2015, Mel has since collaborated with various organisations, including the Royal Academy of Arts and Leach Pottery in St Ives.

 

With a PhD in art history and a background in writing and research, a creative and methodical mix informs her work. She frequently contributes to educational resources such as training guides and archiving apps, both on archives and wider digital asset management.

 

Mel runs her consultancy, Menegva (Cornish for ‘index’) from the beautiful UK west coast, where she also co-runs an artist-directed project space and library.

Branch Arts is a creative agency whose team of associates have specialised in the visual arts for over 40 years. They offer an holistic service to Artlogic clients founded on their extensive knowledge of the industry; strategic communications and audience development. Their method is to first review the needs of the client and audience UX before building an Artlogic website that will speak to the client’s strengths and utilise Artlogic’s beautifully designed templates in a bespoke and considered fashion. 

 

Led by Director, Susie Lawson, the team boasts a unique mix of marketing & PR expertise with expertise in strategic branding & effective copywriting. As Artlogic Specialists, the team includes Creative Associate, Joel Archer, who offers graphic design for both digital campaigns and print including logos and visual content for sites. Joel has an impressive knowledge and experience of building Artlogic websites for individual artists; galleries and art fairs. 

 

Branch Arts can offer clients’ development workshops; strategic communication campaigns; website development and design; as well as advice on audience segmentation and Artlogic databases.

 

 

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Services offered: Brand audit, website design & development, UX, graphic design & strategic communications (including content copywriting)

Milo is a director and filmmaker specialising in creating short engaging films/video content for artists and art galleries. He has worked on a number of nationwide campaigns creating advertisements and documentary shorts. Working with artists and galleries to show the message they want to portray, Milo creates narrative driven content for use on websites, social media and adverts that convey character and emotion.

 

With a background in political advertising, he knows how to keep audiences engaged and connected.

 

Services offered: Online Viewing Room videos; creative planning and creation of short films; social media content; online exhibition tours; interviews with artists and gallery directors; advertisements and promotional content.

Robin is a front-end developer based in London with over 7 years experience. Having previously worked as a developer at Artlogic, he has an in-depth understanding of the website and database products and how they are used by art galleries and artists.

 

Services offered: CSS customisations for websites

Aleksandr Tishkov is a freelance artist and designer, practising both in digital and physical crafts. In the last six years, he has been working as a graphic designer and muralist with a wide spectrum of international clients to produce and create typography, posters, website design and visuals.
Having worked as an artist studio technician, he has created and developed digital scale models of artworks for some established artists with the help of SketchUp. Aleksandr is also experienced in working with Databases and creating websites using HTML and CSS.

Services offered:
Graphic design - this includes but not limited to creating visual content for different purposes. From building custom fonts to website layout, from brand identity and logo design to print design.
Website development - website design with website builder platforms or a custom one (HTML and CSS).
Database management - data entry and maintenance.

Alice Bonnot is an independent art consultant, curator and writer, working as an Artlogic Specialist since 2018.

Fully qualified with the Artlogic system, Alice has managed the onboarding process of a large number of Artlogic clients, including international galleries, art collectors, established artists and independent creative studios.

Alice has extensive experience importing large intricate databases into Artlogic and designing beautifully curated websites. She acts as a valuable resource, ensuring that clients maximise their use of Artlogic solutions.

Previously she worked as gallery director and exhibition manager in Paris, London and Lisbon, where she played an essential role in helping galleries create their own information management systems. 

Services include: art advisory, data migration, database management, inventory and collection management, website development, graphic design, communication strategy and logistical services. Further services available on request.

Valerie has been working in the art world for more than 20 years, first in New York and now in Paris.

 

Her experience with art and inventory management includes working with artists and private collectors, assisting galleries at international art fairs, and managing a gallery.

Notable among the inventory she has worked with is The Andy Warhol Foundation’s collection of Warhol’s photographs, as well assisting with the Warhol catalogue raisonné. Currently she is working free-lance and focusing on her career as an artist.

 

Services offered: Inventory and collections management, research and cataloguing; Artlogic training and support; Data entry, cleaning and management; Graphic design and photography services.

 

  

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Depuis plus de 20 ans, Valérie travaille dans le monde de l’art, d’abord à New York et actuellement à Paris.

 

Ses expériences en matière de gestion d'œuvres d’art et d’inventaire comprennent plusieurs champs de compétences : travailler en directe avec des artistes et des collectionneurs privés, gérer des galeries d’art, assister des galeries lors des foires d'art internationales. A noter sont ses expériences chez La Fondation Andy Warhol, où elle était responsable de la gestion des ses œuvres photographiques, et a aidé au projet du catalogue raisonné. Actuellement, elle travaille à son compte et se développe en tant qu’artiste.

 

Domaines d’expertise : Gestion de l’inventaire et des collections ; Rechercher et cataloguer des œuvres d’art/des collections ; Formation et soutien technique avec la base de données Artlogic ; La saisie, nettoyage et gestion des données ; Conception graphique et photographies.

 

Coburn Projects was developed in 2008 as an art collection management company. Currently Brandon Coburn and his team are responsible for managing several Private, Public and Estate collections based in various locations around the world. At the start of 2021, the total managed inventory was approximately 10,000 objects with a value in the region of £50M GBP ($68M USD).

 

Brandon Coburn was born and raised in New York City, he has a formal training in architecture and secondary training in art history from The Pennsylvania State University. Brandon is completely immersed within the artworld, he is regularly meeting with collectors, artists, attending art fairs, working with the top galleries, dealers and auction houses. His background as an architect and his knowledge of art history allows him a unique perspective on collecting and collection management.

Lauren Halilej is a freelance business consultant with a passion for Artlogic’s tools and features. Her career in the art world has spanned nearly a decade, with a formative portion being spent at Artlogic as a senior sales consultant from 2018 - 2022. Over the course of her career, she has worked and partnered with auction houses, art advisories, galleries, and artist studios giving her a comprehensive scope of the art industry. Lauren has extensive knowledge surrounding the Artlogic’s capabilities and she is well equipped to help your team harness the platform’s tools.

As an experienced executor of ideas, business strategy, and Artlogic best practices, Lauren can assist with general Artlogic training, user workflow optimization, sales & offer tracking, and invoicing best practice.

Lauren received her graduate degree in Visual Arts Administration from NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development. She received her bachelor's degree in Art History & International Studies from the University of Michigan.

Jody Egolf is a Registrar and Collections Manager with eighteen years of experience in the NYC Art World. Jody has worked with Artlogic systems & websites since 2010.

After years of providing advice to friends and former colleagues, she launched Jody Egolf Fine Art Logistics & Collections Management, LLC with the aim of providing a resource to those dedicated to the stewardship of an art collection. Through consultation or facilitation, Jody provides support and resources to registrarial teams, art advisors without supportive departments, and to art collectors directly. Offering the services of an independent registrar, Jody liaises with industry vendors and providers on clients’ behalf. Alternatively, she offers consultation services.

Jody’s depth of proficiency with database systems and inventory management ranges from experience within emerging artist and contemporary galleries, to an auction house and blue-chip dealers on Madison Avenue, to an historically prominent artist’s estate.

Jody holds a Master of Arts in Art History from Hunter College, CUNY, with a focus in Italian Renaissance architectural theory. She completed a dual bachelor’s degree from Coe College with focuses in Art History and Classics.