VL ART ADVISORY

VL Art Advisory (VLAA) offers discreet, fully bespoke advisory services to discerning private collectors around the world. From sourcing rare and remarkable works to shaping and refining visionary collections, we design personalized programs responsive to the unique tastes, ambitions, and legacy goals of each client.

Through VLAA, clients benefit from:

Unrivaled access to elite networks of galleries, institutions, artist studios, biennials, and art fairs across every region — connections that transform possibilities into opportunity

Deep research and due diligence that underpin every acquisition — supported by market intelligence, provenance verification, and critical scholarship

Tailored acquisition strategies that balance aesthetic vision, investment insight, and long-term legacy

Hands-on oversight — from negotiations and logistics to installation, conservation, and insurance — executed with precision, discretion, and integrity

Curatorial guidance and collection design — enabling clients not just to own works, but to articulate a coherent, meaningful art narrative over time

Founders Varun Kaji and Lulu Fong lead VLAA with a philosophy of absolute confidentiality, uncompromising quality, and personal commitment. We treat each relationship as a partnership: safeguarding your interests, elevating your artistic voice, and helping you build a collection that stands as a testament to vision and distinction.

SERVICES

VL Art Advisory (VLAA) connects collectors with the most distinguished opportunities in the international art world. Through an unparalleled global network of galleries, museums, private foundations, artists’ studios, biennials, and fairs, VLAA offers clients access, insight, and expertise that few can match.

Operating with absolute discretion, the firm delivers a personalized approach that not only enhances the collections we build but contributes meaningfully to the broader cultural landscape.

ACQUISITION

VLAA advises clients in identifying, sourcing, and acquiring works of exceptional quality across modern and contemporary art and design.

Private Sourcing: Access to exclusive artworks and off-market opportunities through our global network.
Primary Market Access: Direct engagement with leading galleries and artist studios worldwide.
Secondary Market Transactions: Strategic acquisition and sale of significant works via private sale or auction.
Commissions & Collaborations: Facilitating bespoke artist commissions and partnerships.
Consignments: Representation and placement of works with leading institutions and collectors.

CONSULTATION

Every client relationship begins with deep research, market intelligence, and curatorial vision.

Curatorial Guidance: Shaping cohesive, meaningful collections that reflect personal vision and legacy.
Market Strategy: Insights into trends, valuation, and emerging opportunities.
Art Fair Strategy: Global fair planning, preview access, and acquisition support.
Collection Development: Long-term strategic planning for growth, refinement, and legacy building.
Design Collaboration: Integrating art and design with interior architects and curators to realize cohesive spatial narratives.

MANAGEMENT

VLAA ensures that every aspect of a client’s collection is handled with precision, discretion, and care.

Collection Management: Cataloguing, conservation, and long-term collection planning.
Logistics: Coordination of framing, shipping, customs, and installation worldwide.
Storage Solutions: Secure, climate-controlled facilities with global reach.
Insurance & Appraisal: Partnership with trusted professionals to safeguard and value artworks accurately.
Legacy & Philanthropy: Advising on loans, donations, and the creation of private foundations or endowments.