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Art consultancy rooted in education, driven by vision. Silvia Zárate bridges cultural contexts and artistic excellence, guiding collectors, artists and art professionals toward meaningful engagement with contemporary art.
SILVIA ZÁRATE
Silvia is an art consultant and advisor specializing in contemporary art, with particular expertise in the Mexican art market. Her unique background bridging pedagogy and art history informs a practice centered on education and cultural understanding. From developing the Fundación Javier Marín to co-founding AURA and gil | zárate, Silvia has dedicated her career to making art accessible, supporting emerging artists, and helping collectors build meaningful collections that transcend borders.
Philosophy
Art collecting is an intimate act—one that demands both knowledge and intuition. With a foundation in pedagogy and art history, Silvia's approach centers on education as the cornerstone of confident collecting.
Each collection tells a story. Through thoughtful guidance and deep market understanding, Silvia helps clients discover works that resonate personally while maintaining cultural and investment significance.
Philosophy
Art collecting is an intimate act—one that demands both knowledge and intuition. With a foundation in pedagogy and art history, Silvia's approach centers on education as the cornerstone of confident collecting.
Each collection tells a story. Through thoughtful guidance and deep market understanding, Silvia helps clients discover works that resonate personally while maintaining cultural and investment significance.
Philosophy
Art collecting is an intimate act—one that demands both knowledge and intuition. With a foundation in pedagogy and art history, Silvia's approach centers on education as the cornerstone of confident collecting.
Each collection tells a story. Through thoughtful guidance and deep market understanding, Silvia helps clients discover works that resonate personally while maintaining cultural and investment significance.
Approach
Drawing from experience across museums, galleries, and cultural institutions in both Mexico and New York, Silvia brings a transcultural perspective to contemporary art advisory.
Her work is characterized by meticulous research, genuine artist relationships, and a commitment to elevating emerging voices alongside established masters.
Approach
Drawing from experience across museums, galleries, and cultural institutions in both Mexico and New York, Silvia brings a transcultural perspective to contemporary art advisory.
Her work is characterized by meticulous research, genuine artist relationships, and a commitment to elevating emerging voices alongside established masters.
Approach
Drawing from experience across museums, galleries, and cultural institutions in both Mexico and New York, Silvia brings a transcultural perspective to contemporary art advisory.
Her work is characterized by meticulous research, genuine artist relationships, and a commitment to elevating emerging voices alongside established masters.
Background
Education
Master's Degree in Arts and Humanities Education
New York University
Master's Degree in Arts and Humanities Education
New York University
Master's Degree in Arts and Humanities Education
New York University
Master's Degree in Art History
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Master's Degree in Art History
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Master's Degree in Art History
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Specialized Studies in Contemporary Art and Markets
Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York
Specialized Studies in Contemporary Art and Markets
Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York
Specialized Studies in Contemporary Art and Markets
Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York
Select Experience
Co-Founder, AURA & gil|zárate gallery
2015
Established a strategic consulting firm for creative industries and a gallery specializing in contemporary photography in Mexico.
Co-Founder, AURA & gil|zárate gallery
2015
Established a strategic consulting firm for creative industries and a gallery specializing in contemporary photography in Mexico.
Co-Founder, AURA & gil|zárate gallery
2015
Established a strategic consulting firm for creative industries and a gallery specializing in contemporary photography in Mexico.
Director, Javier Marín Foundation
2013–2015
Led the creation of a non-profit foundation focused on professionalizing the arts sector and supporting emerging artists in Mexico, including the development of an artistic residency program at Plantel Matilde in Yucatán.
Director, Javier Marín Foundation
2013–2015
Led the creation of a non-profit foundation focused on professionalizing the arts sector and supporting emerging artists in Mexico, including the development of an artistic residency program at Plantel Matilde in Yucatán.
Director, Javier Marín Foundation
2013–2015
Led the creation of a non-profit foundation focused on professionalizing the arts sector and supporting emerging artists in Mexico, including the development of an artistic residency program at Plantel Matilde in Yucatán.
Associate Director, Interactive Museum of Economy (MIDE)
2002–2006
Developed the museum project for the Bank of Mexico, overseeing institutional planning and educational programming.
Associate Director, Interactive Museum of Economy (MIDE)
2002–2006
Developed the museum project for the Bank of Mexico, overseeing institutional planning and educational programming.
Associate Director, Interactive Museum of Economy (MIDE)
2002–2006
Developed the museum project for the Bank of Mexico, overseeing institutional planning and educational programming.
Museum Educator
New York City
American Museum of Natural History and The Morgan Library
Museum Educator
New York City
American Museum of Natural History and The Morgan Library
Museum Educator
New York City
American Museum of Natural History and The Morgan Library
Recognition
Alumni, International Visitor Leadership Program in Arts Administration and Cultural Institutions, U.S. State Department
Alumni, International Visitor Leadership Program in Arts Administration and Cultural Institutions, U.S. State Department
Alumni, International Visitor Leadership Program in Arts Administration and Cultural Institutions, U.S. State Department
Co-editor, Mexico Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic (ABC Clio, 2012)
Co-editor, Mexico Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic (ABC Clio, 2012)
Co-editor, Mexico Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic (ABC Clio, 2012)
SILVIA ZÁRATE
Silvia is an art advisor and consultant specializing in contemporary art, with particular expertise in Latin American and Mexican photography. Her unique background bridging pedagogy and art history informs a practice centered on education and cultural understanding. From developing the Museo Interactivo de Economía for the Central Bank of Mexico to co-founding AURA and gil | zárate, Silvia has dedicated her career to making art accessible, supporting emerging artists, and helping collectors build meaningful collections that transcend borders.
SILVIA ZÁRATE
SILVIA ZÁRATE
Silvia is an art consultant and advisor specializing in contemporary art, with particular expertise in the Mexican art market. Her unique background bridging pedagogy and art history informs a practice centered on education and cultural understanding. From developing the Fundación Javier Marín to co-founding AURA and gil | zárate, Silvia has dedicated her career to making art accessible, supporting emerging artists, and helping collectors build meaningful collections that transcend borders.
SILVIA ZÁRATE
SILVIA ZÁRATE
Silvia is an art consultant and advisor specializing in contemporary art, with particular expertise in the Mexican art market. Her unique background bridging pedagogy and art history informs a practice centered on education and cultural understanding. From developing the Fundación Javier Marín to co-founding AURA and gil | zárate, Silvia has dedicated her career to making art accessible, supporting emerging artists, and helping collectors build meaningful collections that transcend borders.