Fine art leaders collaborate to launch New Perspectives Art Partners

New Perspectives Art Partners, a groundbreaking alliance between five of the top fine art market specialists in the world, has been officially launched. Aimed at clients that prioritise transparency and discretion, the alliance aims to bring a consultative approach to the art market that has never been seen before. 

An idea years in the making, New Perspectives Art Partners was created by Edward and Alex Dolman of Dolman Partners, Brett Gorvy of Lévy Gorvy Dayan, Philip Hoffman of The Fine Art Group, and Patti Wong of Patti Wong & Associates. Combined, their experience spans Asia, the United States, Europe and the Middle East, with each member having held high positions in art galleries, auction houses and advisory firms. Their roundtable approach is aimed at bringing together leaders in the art sector who have significant experience in driving high-level cultural activities around the world. 

Patti Wong, co-founder of Patti Wong & Associates, said on the partnership’s formation, “What unites us is a shared commitment to transparency and putting the client first. Our collective network gives us the power to reach several hundred top clients directly – a valuable resource, particularly for those who put a premium on discretion. Those relationships also extend to the most talented and experienced resources available to support collectors – we know and have in many cases worked with the top experts in any category.”

Given the inconsistency and volatility of the art market, which is particularly driven by the perception of an artwork’s past monetary value and future investment potential, New Perspectives Art Partners hopes to draw clients who are interested in transparency and discretion from their preexisting connections. They aim to revitalise the art industry by introducing a new business model aimed at top collectors and institutions, positioning themselves as a one-of-a-kind resource that anyone — from fiduciaries, trustees, advisors, and principals to wealth managers and family offices — can tap on. 

The group’s distinct structure thus allows for them to tailor their approach to specific clients rather than sticking to a broader consultation model. This allows for clients who are unsatisfied with the current art market’s traditional platforms to have their own degree of customisability in investment advice, art appraisal, and curatorial vision. Uniquely, all five founding members of the coalition will retain their roles in their own businesses and galleries, assembling when needed to advise high-profile, complex clients. 

Brett Gorvy, co-founder and Partner of Lévy Gorvy Dayan, commented on the team’s unique style of advising, “Operating in a similar fashion to a management consulting firm, New Perspectives assembles to meet specific client needs, working with their team – attorneys, fiduciaries, advisors – to provide unbiased strategies, across all available platforms, to maximize the potential of their assets. And with extensive experience including acquisitions, sales, investment, collateralisation, and more, New Perspectives can help a client align the management of their collection with broader portfolio goals.”