Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro met in 2012 working at the Redfern Gallery in London. They identified a shared interest in providing a focused approach to the management and care of art collections based on their experience working with galleries, museums and collectors. They recognized that collectors needed support to fully realize their potential as custodians and patrons.
Their discussions and subsequent experience lead them to launch CURA Art in 2019. Powell and Shapiro speak regularly on the subject of collecting and collections management at Christie’s Education and at international art fairs and events.
As a small team we rely on the expertise and experience of many trusted colleagues. We can expand the team to suit the scope and scale of any project.
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Georgia Powell
DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER
Based in London, Georgia specializes in the professional management, research and display of collections. Her passion lies in promoting the potential of the private collector in the art eco-system.
Georgia studied Art History in Italy and the UK, earning a BA and MA in the subject. Georgia gained experience at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and with an exhibition designer, working with prominent private collections including The Myers Collection at Eton College and the Portland Collection at Welbeck Abbey. She then managed The Redfern Gallery on London’s Cork Street. As Assistant Curator of the private collection owned by The Goldsmiths’ Company in London, Georgia was responsible for managing, exhibiting and expanding a collection of more than 9,000 objects.
Georgia is a lecturer at Christie’s Education and speaks regularly on the subject of the role of the Collector today. Georgia is Curator to the Estate of Jane McAdam Freud and advisor to the Estate of Feliks Topolski. She is a Trustee of Plain Sight Archive, a member of the International Catalogue Raisonné Association and a mentor for I Like Networking, and Art Market Mentors helping artists and those working in the arts.
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Liza Shapiro
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
Based in Los Angeles, Liza specializes in preservation and collections management, with expertise in creating bespoke databases.
Liza’s interest for caring for works of art began while studying art restoration in Florence, Italy. She earned a BA in Art Conservation from Camberwell College of Arts, London, and an MA in Museum Studies from University College London (UCL). Liza worked at several museums, galleries and conservation studios, including Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Redfern Gallery, and Janie Lightfoot Textiles. At the oldest hat shop in the world, Lock & Co. Hatters, Liza preserved and catalogued more than 400 ledgers and historical material in order to curate a new, permanent exhibition space. Liza returned home to California in 2015, and has established a strong LA presence, working with varied private collections and industry specialists.
Liza is also a mentor for Upward & Associates, a platform that offers guidance and concrete tools to help artists meet their professional goals.
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Stephanie Souroujon
UK COLLECTION MANAGER
Based in London, Stephanie Souroujon brings expertise in provenance research, the art market, and collections management.
With experience across multiple sectors of the art world, Stephanie has most recently worked as an independent art historian, following her role as Curatorial Assistant at The Goldsmiths’ Company. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, and is committed to supporting collectors and cultural organisations through knowledge-sharing and education.
Stephanie holds a degree from McGill University and MAs in Islamic Art from the School of Oriental and African Studies and in Decorative Arts from Christie’s Education. She speaks regularly on topics within the decorative arts and contributes to strengthening best practice across the sector.
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Anna Wingfield
US COLLECTION MANAGER
Based in Los Angeles, CURA Art’s US Collection Manager, Anna Wingfield, specializes in research, marketing, logistics and database management.
As an artist herself, Anna knows firsthand how important it is to maintain organized collections management records. She brings her skills from multiple creative pursuits as well as her extensive experience in hospitality.
Anna graduated from Goucher College Maryland and studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University of London, and The Art Students League in New York. She has exhibited in various international shows and enjoys teaching workshops in printmaking and painting.
CURA Art is a member of American Alliance of Museums (AAM), ArtTable, Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA), Museums Association (MA), The Institute of Conservation (ICON), the International Catalogue Raisonné Association (ICRA) and UK Registrars Group (UKRG).
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