Based in Tokyo, Anna is an art advisor known for shaping collections that are timeless and bold. With a lifelong immersion in the arts, extensive industry knowledge, and strong relationships across the global art world, she offers collectors insightful and intuitive guidance through the evolving landscape of contemporary collecting.

Anna’s career spans over 15 years in the arts across Australia and the United States. Born into a family of art and objects, she began her journey cataloguing works at Shapiro Auctioneers and Gallery, her family’s business. After completing a Creative Arts degree at the University of Melbourne, she hosted the arts review program The Hanging on FBi Radio while working at Dominik Mersch Gallery in Sydney.

Anna then moved to New York, where she worked within both commercial and public art sectors at Nathalie Karg/Cumulus Studio and The Art Production Fund. She later returned to Australia to join the leading arts consultancy Articulate, advising clients for three years before taking on a role in PR and philanthropy at Bangarra Dance Theatre, one of Australia’s foremost performing arts companies.

Anna works with both emerging and seasoned collectors to build collections that transcend passing trends. She helps clients build collections that are individual and tell stories. Her advisory services span the full collecting journey—from education and acquisition to installation and long-term collection management. With a special focus on supporting emerging collectors, she provides tailored guidance, access to international art fairs and in-depth knowledge to navigate the art world with confidence.