Audrey Wolfe on Curating, Collecting, and Art Above the Doorway

Audrey Wolfe, the Assistant Curator at Saatchi Art, reflects on her journey from a high school art history course to her role in linking contemporary artists with global collectors. With both a BA and MA in Art History, she engages directly with collectors, curates seasonal campaigns, assembles themed collections, and hosts monthly One to Watch interviews. For novice buyers, Wolfe suggests starting with small, meaningful pieces to gain confidence before investing in larger artworks. Recently, she acquired an embossed and painted leather artwork titled 'Listen to the Dead Kennedys' by a local Asheville artist, illustrating a punk concert. Wolfe promotes the idea of displaying art above doorways, an often-overlooked area that enhances smaller spaces. Embracing a maximalist style, she lives by the principle, 'It doesn't have to match, it just has to go,' believing that art enriches environments, infuses character, and stimulates reflection, transforming a house into a sanctuary.