VELVENOIR is an international art consultancy and cultural agency founded in 2014.
Guided by contemporary art and the ambitions of our diverse clients, we develop tailored strategies, shape narratives, and take full responsibility for curating, commissioning, procuring, and implementing art collections for commercial and private spaces worldwide.
We operate as art curators, advisors, strategists, and acquisition specialists, building contemporary art collections for private collectors, hospitality brands, healthcare environments, and corporate spaces.
Our work positions art as a cultural and economic asset within a space. It shapes identity, influences perception, and strengthens long-term value. Every project begins with a rigorous curatorial framework: defining the narrative, the artistic direction, and the strategic role the collection will play.
From there, we commission artists, source from leading international galleries, and manage acquisitions with structured, in-house procurement. Budgeting, negotiations, contracts, framing with museum-grade partners, logistics, insurance, and installation are handled with accountability.
The result is work with a curatorial signature, collections built to evolve, to be lived with, and to remain relevant long after completion.
For us, courage means taking the path less traveled. It means commissioning bold works, sourcing internationally, and introducing our clients to artists whose voices matter, from emerging names to blue-chip figures. Each project is unique, shaped by your vision, the architecture of the space, and the story that art is meant to tell.
Simply put: we don’t just curate collections. We create journeys. Journeys that connect people and places, tell stories across generations, and bring art into the everyday in ways that endure.
What began with a background in hospitality and a deep curiosity for contemporary culture has grown into an international art consultancy connecting collectors, hotels, interior designers, clinics and brands. This is the story behind the founder Alexandra Schafer.
For over 12 years, our clients have entrusted us with strategically building and communicating art collections that align with their vision, reflect their identity, and strengthen the purpose of their space.
Fam. W – Residence Victoria, B.C Canada
The Florentin, Frankfurt – Althoff Collection
Hotel Schneider, Obertauern
What began in the stillness of the Australian outback has grown into a global art consultancy rooted in collaboration, expression, and culture. This is the story of how it all began, and what the name VELVENOIR truly means.
