Rachel Cole Art Advisory is a New York-based art advisory firm focused on the acquisition, curation, and placement of contemporary art. We work closely with clients to develop private and institutional collections, leveraging our deep knowledge of contemporary art and strong relationships with galleries, museums, and collectors. We have facilitated donations to major museums like LACMA, Brooklyn Museum, and Whitney Museum. Additionally, we place emerging to established artists via primary and secondary market acquisitions.
​​​Rachel Cole
Principal / Founder
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Rachel brings over a decade of experience from prestigious institutions such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Christie’s Auction House. She was the first art advisor to join the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Class of 2022 in the Art & Style category. In 2019, Rachel founded Rachel Cole Art Advisory, followed by the launch of the art-tech platform romulus.art in 2023. She holds a dual BA in art history and psychology from the University of Michigan and an MA in art history from Hunter College.
​Maddie Levin
Advisor / Liaison / Executive Assistant
With a discerning eye for aesthetics, Maddie explored her love for art while earning her BA from New York University. She earned her MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, equipping her with comprehensive knowledge of both the aesthetic and business sides of the contemporary art world. In 2022, after completing her Master’s thesis, an extensive study on contemporary portraiture, Maddie began her role at RCAA.
Chloe Ghilllani
Advisor / Liaison / Projects
Chloe has dedicated her career to helping creatives showcase their work or product in physical spaces or through a digital platform. After completing her MFA at the California College of the Arts in 2018, she held roles as a gallery director and managed digital content at an auction house. In 2023, she joined RCAA to continue supporting artists and helping others build thoughtful art collections.