Art Advisory for Private and Corporate Collectors
Guiding collectors with strategy, market insight, and cultural expertise.
Why Work with an Independent Art Advisor?
A Curatorial Approach to Building Meaningful Collections.
At OOA Gallery, we believe that collecting art is a thoughtful act — an expression of vision, sensitivity, and long-term commitment. Beyond the simple acquisition of artworks, collecting means shaping a visual universe that resonates with your identity, values, and era.
Our Art Advisory Service is designed to guide you through this journey with a balance of curatorial expertise (the knowledge of how works fit into artistic movements and narratives), market insight (pricing, trends, artist trajectories, institutional recognition), and aesthetic intuition.
Whether you are a first-time collector looking for your first acquisition, or a seasoned connoisseur seeking to refine an existing collection, our approach adapts to your goals. We help build lasting connections between collectors and artworks — collections that go beyond decoration, with depth, coherence, and cultural impact, and in many cases, with long-term value potential.
OUR Advisory Services
Personalized Art Consulting
We take the time to understand your vision, interests, aesthetic preferences, and ambitions. Based on this, we develop a tailored acquisition strategy aligned with your values, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Market Intelligence & Artistic Context
We provide market intelligence (museum exhibitions, press coverage, auction records, price trends, career trajectories, liquidity — meaning how easily an artwork can be resold). Art always carries risks and should remain a passion-led acquisition, but our role is to reduce information asymmetry so you can make informed decisions.
Curated Collection Development
We help you build a cohesive and meaningful collection with a clear curatorial narrative. We source works with aesthetic, conceptual, and symbolic significance—pieces that bring richness and authenticity to your world.
Collection Management, authenticity and provenance
We check provenance (ownership history), certificates of authenticity, exhibition/publication records, and exclude works with any red flags. For secondary market acquisitions, we ensure proper transfer contracts and proof of ownership.
Goal: legal security and value retention over time.
Resale & Secondary Market Strategy
If you're looking to refresh or release works from your collection, we provide strategic advice (updated valuation, pricing), access to our network of private collectors and specialized auction houses and timing. All handled confidentially with qualified buyers.
Art Sourcing Beyond Our Gallery Program
While we represent a carefully selected group of contemporary African artists, we also source beyond our list. Through our international network of galleries, studios, collectors, and auction houses, we find exactly the piece that matches your brief.
Trusted, Rigorous, and Personal Service
At OOA Gallery, we take art seriously. Our team blends curatorial expertise, aesthetic intuition, and strategic insight to offer a clear, transparent, and deeply personalized advisory experience. We work fully online with: video calls, high-resolution digital viewing rooms, condition reports, macro photos/videos, insured shipping worldwide, and follow-up until delivery. Studio or gallery visits can also be arranged where possible.
Testimonials from Collectors
Tania and Charles
"Working with OOA Gallery has been special. They opened our eyes to a vibrant world of African artists, their rich histories, and compelling work. Their dedication to both their clients and artists is truly outstanding".
Tania and Charles
New York
Roshanara & Thibaut
"As someone who’s been collecting art for years, I’ve worked with many galleries. But the OOA Gallery team here doesn't just show you what's trending; they truly take the time to understand my personal vision and style. I trust their advice completely, whether I'm looking for pieces to complete my collection or to diversify it.".
Roshanara & Thibaut
Versailles
Roberto
"The gallery has opened doors to works I wouldn't have been able to access otherwise. Their network of artists and collectors, both established and up-and-coming, gives me a unique opportunity to invest in rare pieces. As an advisor, they have consistently provided me with insider knowledge and access to emerging African artists."
Roberto
Berlin
MILO
"We have purchased 3 works over I believe 5 years. We really love the direction the gallery is going and the artists they source we find so interesting. We would not be able to find these works without this gallery.
The gallery makes shipping the paintings so easy as well. We have nothing but the finest service for our art purchases."
Milo
Los Angeles
Start Your Art Journey
Building an art collection is both a personal adventure and a long-term investment. At OOA Gallery, we specialize in contemporary African art - a field gaining strong recognition from museums, collectors, and investors worldwide - while also sourcing works beyond our gallery program through our global network. Whether you are beginning your collection or expanding it with significant pieces, our team provides the expertise and guidance you need. Get in touch for a tailored consultation or explore the background of our represented artists.
Because the art you choose reflects who you are.
And a collection is built with vision—not accumulation.
