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Art Market Veterans Form New Perspectives Alliance, Targeting Gulf Collectors

market-auction · 2026-04-19

A new consulting group, New Perspectives Art Partners, has been established to cater to affluent clients in the Middle East. This consortium features Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, Patti Wong, Philip Hoffman, and Alex Dolman as its members. While each partner operates independently, they unite to offer strategic insights on acquisitions, sales, and collection management. Gorvy compared their methodology to that of management consulting, focusing on approximately 350 clients who might invest up to USD 30 million on individual pieces. Their efforts are concentrated in the Gulf region, especially among sovereign families and significant art trusts. Notable market developments include Art Basel's Doha fair in February 2026 and Christie's second Riyadh location in September 2024. The consortium's goal is to deliver impartial advice.

Key facts

  • New Perspectives Art Partners is an art consulting alliance launched by four market veterans.
  • Founding partners are Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, Patti Wong, Philip Hoffman, and Alex Dolman.
  • The group operates as an alliance with partners maintaining independent practices.
  • It targets top-level collectors and institutions, focusing on the Middle East, especially the Gulf region.
  • Estimated 350 clients can spend up to USD 30 million on an object.
  • Operations cover the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
  • Launch follows Art Basel's Doha fair announcement for 2026 and Sotheby's and Christie's expansions in Saudi Arabia.
  • The consortium offers strategic guidance on acquisitions, sales, and collection management on a project basis.

Entities

Institutions

  • Phillips
  • Lévy Gorvy Dayan
  • Christie’s
  • Patti Wong & Associates
  • Sotheby’s
  • The Fine Art Group
  • Dolman Partners
  • Artnet
  • The Peak Magazine
  • The Art Newspaper
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • Art Basel
  • ArtAsiaPacific

Locations

  • Hong Kong
  • China
  • US
  • Europe
  • Asia
  • Middle East
  • Gulf region
  • Qatar
  • Doha
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Riyadh
  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates

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