mentors
Athina Sanvido & Juliette Miller (Refusés)
mentors
Athina Sanvido is a Swiss art professional with international experience. She studied Art History and Business Administration at the University of Zurich, followed by a Master’s in Arts and Cultural Management at King’s College London, and completed a specialised training in the Art Market at Sotheby’s in New York. She worked in some of the most dynamic art cities around the world, including London, Paris, Basel, Zurich, and Lugano, in renowned galleries, museums, and for art advisors, private collectors and major global art fairs such as Art Basel and Paris Photo.
Juliette Miller is a French-American art professional based in London. She attended the University of Pennsylvania where she studied International Relations and Art History. Drawn to the international aspect of the art world, Juliette wrote a published dissertation on contemporary art in China. Afterwards, she went on to complete a Masters in History of Art at the Courtauld specialising in Postmodernism. She has worked in leading art galleries in New York, London and Paris, where she has seen all different aspects of the industry.
Refusés is a platform for fresh voices. Based in London and active worldwide, Refusés works with emerging artists as a launching pad for their professional entry into the art world. The platform strives to integrate the art world into all forms of culture by creating dynamic spaces where art intersects with music, film, fashion, food...
Refusés’ goal is to make contemporary art engaging while helping artists build sustainable, successful careers.
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