At Christie's Education, we support and promote institutions and businesses in the art world that help to elevate the experience of students, collectors and others who have a passion for art. The educational initiatives undertaken by CURA Art have highlighted the importance of purposeful collecting in the art world. The partnership between CURA Art and Christie's Education has made it a valuable resource for both our students and collectors.

Glen Hardwick-Bruce, Director of Continuing Education, Christie's London & EMEA

I met CURA Art via the Redfern Gallery and engaged them to catalogue and organise my collection - one that had grown over several decades and countries into something of an undocumented mess. This task was done with great sensitivity and was also a really enlightening process as they made several discoveries about the works in terms of provenance and significance that were fascinating. Additionally, they helped enormously with practical advice on conservation and presentation of several works. The relationship has continued as Georgia has introduced me to several specialist historians, experts and gallery Directors who have given me a broader perspective on the works. It has been a profitable and enjoyable relationship.

Collector and CURA Art client, London

I am an art advisor based in Los Angeles, and have had the pleasure of working closely with Liza Shapiro and the Cura Art team for two years. They are thoughtful specialists in the art world who are highly attentive and service oriented. Adept at collection management at the highest level, they are consistent in their attention to detail and undaunted by day-to-day efforts from complex international shipping to intricate fine art conservation.

Tiffiny Lendrum, Art Advisor, Lendrum Fine Art, Los Angeles

Collectors do not often call themselves so until after many years of acquiring paintings, or objects. Once an acquisition is made, the after-care and cataloguing are a necessity. Having seen Georgia’s remarkable work, I am sure that Sir Arthur Gilbert would have appreciated and greatly benefited from employing the CURA Art team.

Alice Minter, Curator, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection, V&A Museum, London

The highest quality of art conservation is essential not only to assure the financial value and personal enjoyment of the work, but it is also the collector’s duty to the artist. No one understands this better than Liza.

Collector and CURA Art client, Los Angeles

Georgia’s attention to detail was remarkable; covering all aspects of running a collection or an exhibition, such as transport, insurance, cataloguing, installation and marketing. Her calm professionalism always apparent in how well people responded to her in this world.

Rosemary Ransome Wallis, Curator and Art Director, The Goldsmiths’ Company 1972-2017

I have had the pleasure of knowing, working with and referring Liza Shapiro and using the wide range of professional services offered by CURA Art. Over the last four years, I have been consistently impressed by her professionalism: She is courteous and enthusiastic, and her observations and reports are meticulous. She also has excellent research skills, which have been helpful in my appraisal practice. Liza will surely contribute a great deal to any task, team or assignment that she takes on.

Nancy Escher, ASA Appraiser & Founder, Escher Associates, Los Angeles

Georgia assisted me with an important cataloguing project, involving photography, movement and handling of objects, associated research and writing descriptions for the online catalogue. Her diligence and application to this project was absolutely admirable.

Eric Turner, Curator, V&A Museum, London

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Liza on organizing and managing a major collection for my employer. I am so impressed by her knowledge and experience in the art world of managing collections and conserving art. Excited to watch CURA Art grow. It seems like it fills a much-needed niche.

Terri Laine, Patagonia Brand Archivist, CURA Art client, Ventura California

Georgia managed Redfern Gallery for two years overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations. During that time she implemented several processes to better organise the gallery, including a new collections management database, and a new website and marketing platform. Liza joined the team with a specialist focus on preserving and cataloguing the extensive collection of works on paper. Together, their initiative, skills and knowledge complemented each other and created a productive working environment.

Richard Selby, Director, Redfern Gallery, London

CURA Art were tasked with cataloguing and digitising archives relating to an award started by the Tylers and Bricklayers Company, including a large number of images and documents dating back 50 years. They also organised the handover of the archives for safe storage and ongoing management at Guildhall Library. We now have a much more accessible and attractive record for members to review.

CURA Art client, London.