General
9 years ago I was fortunate to transform my long time-hobby to my profession. Before that, I was a lawyer (L.LB from Tel-Aviv University) and practiced in the field of Intellectual Property. In 2000 I moved to London and studied Art History at the renowned Courtauld Institute of Art. Since my graduation from the Courtauld, art has been both my passion and my profession. Over the years, I built an art advisory business, first in London and since 2006 - when I moved back - in Israel as well.
Art Consulting
Whether you are an art lover buying your first original art work or a major collector looking to expand your collection, my professional and educated eye and intimate knowledge of the Israeli and UK art worlds can assist and lead to a wiser purchase.
I assist my clients in a number of ways:
- I accompany collectors and art-seekers to studio visits, galleries, museums and auctions.
- I introduce customers to emerging and promising artists.
- I trace specific artworks of both young and established artists worldwide.
- I assist my clients with the logistics of the art purchase: framing, hanging, installation, insurance, shipping and appraising.
Guided Art Tours
Since my graduation I’ve been conducting guided art tours in galleries and museums for both groups and individuals. The tours include major art venues as well as ‘behind-the-scene’ locations such as Sir Antony Caro’s studio and Ron Arad’s studio in London and private collections that are not accessible to the general public.
Group Tours: I take groups of art lovers – whether beginners or experienced – to museums, galleries, private collections, artists’ studios and art fairs.
Each program runs for about 2 months and includes 6-8 weekly / bi-weekly meetings. Through these tours, I aim to add value via professional explanations and information about the the artists and their work. In addition, the groups get exposure to art venues to which they would not usually have access.
Private Tours: I conduct private art tours to individuals as well as to private or corporate groups. Each tour is custom tailored to the specific audience's requirements and interests.
Art Tours in London: After many years of conducting hundreds of art tours in London, I currently arrange and conduct art trips to London, twice a year. The group spends 3-4 days in the city, during which we have 4-6 tours in various art venues.
If you want more information about the art tours please email: keren.bargil@gmail.com
Independent Curator
I work as an independent curator, and have been curating exhibitions in various venues in London, Geneva and Israel. Among others, in 2005, I curated an exhibition of Contemporary Israeli Art at the Israeli ambassador’s residence in London. In May 2009 I curated a group show of Israeli artists in FreeStudios Gallery in Geneva. I am now curating 3 group shows in Tel Aviv: Be My Guest, Crossing of the Fantasy (running) and the Beauty of Mistake (opening January 2011).
Artists’ Support and Representation
I represent and work with promising, emerging independent and gallery artists in the UK and in Israel. I accompany artists in specific projects (exhibitions, awards applications, sponsors’ search) and provide them with artistic and curatorial advice on one hand, and procedural and logistic advice on the other.
In addition, I assist my artists to get their works purchased by important museums and private collections worldwide.
If you’re an artist wishing to apply please email your cv, artist statement and 8 images including, size and medium.
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