About 

Art Partner is an independent boutique art advisory based in Switzerland, working internationally with artists, private collectors, family offices, foundations, companies and institutions. Art Partner specialises on working with post-war and contemporary art.

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It is founded by Svetlana Puricel, who operates at the intersection of artist management, art advisory, collection management and curatorial development since 2018. Svetlana Puricel is a former gallerist, passionate art collector, artist coach, and curator. With a strong academic background in Human Geography (Master's Degree from the University of Zurich), she has accomplished Business Studies at Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, and as a Contemporary Gallery Manager at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

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Svetlana Puricel realised numerous art-related projects, including collaborations with such institutions as University of Zurich, Kalkbreite Areal, and Kulturhaus Helferei. Since 2022, she is an Executive Board Member at Photobastei. At Swiss Photo Club, she teaches artistic strategy and exhibition organising for photographers. As an Art Advisor, Svetlana collaborates with Swiss gallery Helvetika 1575, that represents established, mid-career, and blue chip artists, with locations in Zug, Switzerland, and Saint-Tropez, France. At the art fair Art Salon Zurich, Svetlana is responsible for business development and strategic partnerships.

 

Apart of that, Svetlana supports artists in developing their careers and expanding their professional opportunities, while helping collectors and organisations build, develop and manage meaningful art collections.

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Svetlana's work is built around long-term relationships, in-depth knowledge of the art ecosystem and a strong international network.

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