Annelien Bruins

Annelien Bruins has worked within the international art world for 15 years. After honing her expertise managing two well-known, extensive private collections of art, antiques, and collectibles, she set up London-based Bruins Private Collections Consultancy in 2007, providing portfolio management to both private and corporate clients from Europe, the United States and Asia. Five years later, Annelien hopped the Atlantic and joined Tang Art Advisory where she serves as COO and senior art advisor. She is a member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City and a board member of the Foundation of the American Institute of Conservation.
Annelien holds a BA in Marketing and Communication from Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, and an MA in Arts and Heritage Management from London Metropolitan University. She also holds a Foundation Certificate in Art Law and a Diploma in Art Profession Law and Ethics from the Institute of Art and Law in the UK and an MSc in Leadership and Strategy (Sloan Fellowship) from the London Business School. Recognising her acute understanding of the art market and its many nuances, Spears Wealth Management named Annelien Best Art Advisor in 2014 and 2015. She has lectured at Christie’s Education, Sotheby’s Institute of Art and California College of the Arts, and has written for Family Office Exchange, Spears Wealth Management, and Private Wealth Focus. She has been interviewed by CNBC, Thomson Reuters, Barrons Asia, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Art + Auction, Investment Week and Private Asset Management.