• ABOUT US

     
  •  We provide independent and confidential advice, rooted in market intelligence and over two decades of experience.

    Simon Oldfield Art Associates is a London-based arts and culture advisory firm that provides independent, confidential, and transparent advice, rooted in market intelligence and over two decades of experience. Known for our personable approach and high standards, we are privileged to enjoy the enduring trust of longstanding clients across the globe.

     

    Our services span three key areas. We provide expert art advisory, assisting both new and established collectors in building outstanding and meaningful collections. Drawing on our extensive international network, we guide clients through the entire life cycle of a collection, from initial acquisition to long-term strategic development. Our expertise is sought by private individuals, institutions, and family offices across the globe. We provide bespoke advice to ensure each collection is not only of significant cultural value, but a true reflection of the collector's unique vision.

     

    In the area of curation, we conceive and deliver ambitious projects and exhibitions in collaboration with leading cultural partners, including institutions like the Royal Academy of Arts, and global brands such as Burberry and LVMH. Our curatorial work is known for bringing together major and emerging artists to create dialogues, and we also bring together multi-generational and cross-disciplinary talent, in collaboration with Pin Drop to combine art and literature. Drawing on the legacy of Simon Oldfield’s former eponymous gallery, we also advise on major cultural place-making projects for clients, including Grosvenor Estate and, most recently, Wolterton Hall in Norfolk.

     

    Furthermore, we offer specialised art law advice at the intersection of art and commerce. We provide strategic legal and commercial consultancy to all participants in the art market, including major art businesses, institutions, artists, and collectors. We are adept problem-solvers, offering astute advice and pragmatic solutions.

     

    Our distinct approach is rooted in the unique expertise of its founder, Simon Oldfield. With a professional background that seamlessly blends art advisory, curation, and law, Simon is at the helm of a highly experienced and dedicated team. This collective knowledge ensures that Simon Oldfield Art Associates is exceptionally well-equipped to guide clients through the complexities of the art world.

     

    At Simon Oldfield Art Associates, we are proud to enjoy the enduring trust of our longstanding clients, helping them navigate the art world with confidence and creativity.

     

     

     

  • Simon Oldfield

    Found Partner

    Simon Oldfield, Founding Partner of London-based Simon Oldfield Art Associates, leads an exceptional team and brings a distinctive combination of curatorial, art advisory, and legal expertise to the art world.

     

    He provides clients with expert advice rooted in deep market intelligence and extensive experience. This integrated approach, underpinned by a broad international network, enables him to lead complex projects, curate exceptional exhibitions and build outstanding art collections.

     
    As a seasoned curator and art advisor, Simon has cultivated longstanding relationships with collectors worldwide. His curatorial highlights include one of the first solo presentations of paintings by Michael Armitage at his former eponymous gallery, and collaborations with major institutions such as the Royal Academy of Arts, Tate, and Arts Council England.   

     

    Simon also leads cultural place-making projects.  He is currently Artistic Director for the new arts and culture programme at Wolterton Hall in Norfolk and previously advised Grosvenor Estate on its cultural programme in Mayfair, with a focus on re-imagining heritage buildings on Mount Street and Carlos Place. 

     
    Simon's legal background provides a critical advantage in the art world, enabling him to navigate the complexities of art transactions. This unique combination of legal and art market knowledge allows Simon Oldfield Art Associates to offer clients comprehensive strategic counsel.  
     
    Beyond his work with clients, Simon is a significant contributor to the broader art and culture landscape. As co-founder of Pindrop with Elizabeth Day, he fosters collaborations between leading artists, writers, and actors, creating innovative and engaging experiences.  This was brought together in 'A Short Affair', a book uniting art and literature with bestselling writers and leading artists (compiled and edited by Simon, published by Simon & Schuster in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Arts).  

     

    He is also a prominent public speaker with highlights including the Vatican/Deloitte’s Art & Finance Conference, London School of Economics, Kunsthalle Zurich, Art Basel, Amazon, BMW Welt, The Arts Club, Society of London Art Dealers, Laguna Art Museum of California, and Hauser & Wirth. He has been a guest on the Talk Art, Monocle 24 podcasts, Artlogic Connects and Waterstones Live. Simon has contributed to publications including Monocle, Harper's Bazaar, and FT Weekend, served on judging panels for awards such as the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition, the British Book Awards, the Caitlin Art Prize and the Jerwood Drawing Prize, and provided expert opinion to a House of Lords’ cross-party Parliamentary enquiry into the impact of technology on the creative industries.   Simon sits on the Philanthropy Board of Art UK.

     

     Homepage Image: Eddie Peake, A Short Affair, 2018