Start Your Collecting Journey with ArtSeed Consulting!
Personalised & transparent consulting for new and emerging collectors.
Why work with ArtSeed Consulting?
Built on trust and taste
We help you build a collection that reflects you, not the market. It’s about resonance, not speculation.
Global network, personal support
With a network spanning across Berlin, London, Madrid, and New York, we connect dots others can’t.
Real access, fair pricing
We source directly from artists: no gallery markups, no hidden costs. You get more art for your money.
Made for first-time collectors
We welcome curious newcomers: no jargon, no judgment. You’ll learn, grow, and collect at your own pace.
Our 4 consulting modules
1. Finding your taste
Discover artists that speak to you (curated client portfolios)
Experience the behind-the-scenes through exclusive studio visits
Learn to recognise what draws you in: medium, color, size, and subject, history …
Explore different formats: from editions to one-of-a-kinds
2. Market intelligence
Access to ArtSeed’s evolving pricing index & valuation service
Insightful reports tailored to your interests and goals
Curated guides to exhibitions and museum shows that matter
Conversations on how the art market really works, beyond the headlines
3. Building a collection
Strategic advice on goals, timing, focus, and value-building
Exposure and relationship-building with resonant, high-integrity artists
Thoughtful support from first acquisition to long-term planning
Negotiating and valuation support
4. Decision support
Leverage of ArtSeed price index for buy/ sell decision making and timing
Holistic Due-Diligence Service
Long-term support: planning, framing, delivery, and next steps
Acquisition summary and Secondary market snapshot
What our clients say
“In my work I have collaborated with many advisors before. ArtSeed is by far the most energetic and fresh team out there.”
Ege Alp (Architect, Zurich)
“I frequently get inspired by galleries in Chelsea or Soho. With ArtSeed I could finally find artist I can support with my budget.”
Ana Lían (Consultant, New York)
“Romy and Jan made this process so joyful. I have always wanted to collect but was too scared, they completely changed that.”
Martin Spitzlei (CEO, Berlin)
Frequently asked questions
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ArtSeed consulting designed for first-time and emerging collectors who want to build a meaningful connection with contemporary art, without feeling lost or intimidated. Whether you’re intending to buy your first work, expand your collection or just starting to explore, we offer an accessible, personalised alternative to traditional advisory.
Through our standardised modules and our focus on personalisation we can support you at any step of the way and adjust our services specifically to your goals.
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Our pricing is transparent and flexible. We offer one-time sessions for 50€ an hour (incl. tax), and personalised packages consisting of the modules that really matter to you, at flexible prices. We keep our fees accessible so that young and emerging collectors can get high-quality support without the cost of a traditional advisor.
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We guide you through 4 personalized modules:
Finding Your Taste – curated portfolios, artist studio visits, and discovery exercises
Market Intelligence – pricing insights, curated guides, and clarity on how the art world works
Building a Collection – advice on focus areas, timelines, and how to start collecting meaningfully
Decision Support – help with your first acquisition, including research and framing next steps
Each phase is tailored to your pace and interests. You can go deep or take it slow. This is your journey.
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That’s entirely up to you. Some clients make a confident first acquisition after just one session. Others work with us over several months as they define their collecting voice. We adapt to your timeline and needs without pressure. Diving into the contemporary art landscape can be a life-long journey that should be guided by joy and relationships.
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We’re here to guide, not gatekeep. Traditional advisors often work behind closed doors and prioritize high-budget clients. At ArtSeed, we:
Demystify the art world
Center your voice and curiosity
Share transparent tools and pricing knowledge
Support both the collector and the artist ecosystem
Our goal is to give you agency, not take it away.
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