VL Art Advisory (VLAA) is distinguished for its unparalleled access to the global art market and its ability to secure the most sought-after works by leading modern and contemporary artists. Through rigorous research, deep market intelligence, and a confidential network that spans the world’s most influential galleries, institutions, and private collections, VLAA ensures its clients acquire artworks of exceptional quality and enduring significance.
Guided by founders Varun Kaji and Lulu Fong, VLAA offers a level of access and discretion that few can match. Their long-standing relationships with artists, estates, and international tastemakers allow them to advise on acquisitions, oversee commissions, and shape world-class collections that embody cultural excellence and lasting legacy.
Varun Kaji and Lulu Fong are the founding partners of VL Art Advisory (VLAA), a global consultancy specializing in modern and contemporary art. Drawing on extensive experience and a trusted international network, VLAA provides strategic guidance, curatorial insight, and access to a confidential ecosystem of galleries, museums, private foundations, artists’ studios, biennials, and art fairs worldwide.
Through a highly personalized and transparent approach, VLAA offers collectors a bespoke advisory experience—bridging art, design, and scholarship to build enduring and visionary collections.
OUR FOUNDERS
VARUN KAJI
PARTNER
Varun Kaji is an international collector, patron, and researcher of the arts, widely recognized for his expertise in post-war, modern, and contemporary art and design. With a discerning curatorial eye and a deep understanding of the global art ecosystem, he has established close relationships with many of the world’s foremost galleries, artists, and foundations.
A Future Contemporary at the Serpentine, London, Varun actively supports pioneering artistic and cultural initiatives on an international scale. He has partnered with acclaimed design platforms such as The Invisible Collection to curate collectible design lines and has been instrumental in placing both emerging and established artists from diverse regions into prominent private and institutional collections worldwide.
As the founding partner of VL Art Advisory, Varun leads a consultancy dedicated to guiding collectors, designers, and institutions in shaping forward-thinking collections across modern and contemporary art and design.
LULU FONG
PARTNER
At the core of Lulu Fong’s career is a unique ability to utilize her personal and professional transatlantic experiences in her continuous promotion of the arts. Graduating from Columbia University’s master’s program in Arts Administration, Lulu worked extensively for leading international galleries and museums including Hauser & Wirth, Lisson Gallery, Chambers Fine Art, and Rockbund Art Museum. With eight years of experience in the art world, Lulu brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project she undertakes. She has worked with major collectors, curators, museum board members, and institutions around the world, providing tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.