Simon Oldfield combines a distinctive combination of curatorial, art advisory, and legal expertise. This integrated approach, underpinned by two decades of experience and a broad international network, enables him to lead complex projects, curate exceptional exhibitions and build outstanding art collections.
Simon advises significant private collectors across the globe and leads major cultural projects. He currently leads the Arts & Culture programme at Wolterton Hall, delivering exhibitions by Phyllida Barlow, Maggi Hambling, Ro Robertson and Daisy Parris. He advised Grosvenor Estate on its cultural re-imagining of heritage buildings on Mount Street and Carlos Place, and is currently involved with the creative rebirth of Bloomsbury.
Simon curated one of the first solo exhibitions of paintings by Michael Armitage at his former eponymous gallery and delivered curatorial programmes in collaboration with major institutions such as the Royal Academy of Arts, Tate and the Arts Council England.
He is also a respected 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 RA).
His legal background provides a critical advantage, enabling him and his team to navigate complex projects and transactions with ease. This unique combination of knowledge allows Simon Oldfield & Associates to offer clients comprehensive strategic counsel.
He is also a prominent public speaker with highlights including the Deloitte’s Art & Finance Conference at the Vatican, London School of Economics, Kunsthalle Zurich, Art Basel, Amazon, BMW Welt, Society of London Art Dealers, Laguna Art Museum of California, and Hauser & Wirth. He has been a guest on Talk Art and Monocle 24, Artlogic Connects and Waterstones Live, and contributed to publications including Monocle, Harper's Bazaar, and FT Weekend. He served on judging panels for awards such as the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition, British Book Awards, Caitlin Art Prize and Jerwood Drawing Prize, and provided expert opinion to a House of Lords’ cross-party Parliamentary enquiry into the impact of technology on creative industries. Simon sits on the Philanthropy Board of Art UK.