About
Sarah Kravitz is a London-based art advisor & curator known for identifying and advancing emerging artists ahead of wider market recognition, with a particular focus on Central & Eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
From an early age, Kravitz demonstrated a strong instinct for recognising artistic talent, a quality that would later define her curatorial approach. She studied History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London between 2014 and 2017, where she was awarded a scholarship that enabled her to independently research artistic communities across Poland and the wider Central and Eastern European region.
This period of sustained, on-the-ground engagement formed the foundation of her long-term commitment to artists working outside dominant art world centres. She began organising exhibitions in 2018, introducing artists from the region to London audiences at a time when these practices remained largely absent from the Western commercial landscape. Her programme quickly became defined by a high level of curatorial conviction, often presenting artists at pivotal early stages in their careers and facilitating their first international exposure.
Between 2023 and 2025, Kravitz directed a gallery programme in Soho, London, delivering a tightly curated series of exhibitions alongside a wider cultural programme. During this time, she established a reputation for early-stage artist discovery and strategic placement, working closely with collectors to build meaningful, long-term engagement with emerging practices.
Kravitz now operates as an advisor and independent dealer, working internationally across exhibitions, residencies, and private placements. Her practice is defined by a consistent ability to identify artists with long-term significance and to position their work within both cultural and collector contexts at an early stage.
PROGRAMME & ETHOS
From the outset, her programme prioritised early discovery and direct engagement, often presenting artists before institutional recognition and introducing them to international collectors at a formative stage in their careers.
In 2025, this expanded into a dual residency model developed in partnership with the Kowitz Family Foundation, based between Fairlight Hall and Bridgepoint Art Centre in Rye. The international residency brought together artists from both regions, while a parallel London-based residency supported by Great Portland Estates was developed for local artists, enabling participation over a three-month period without the need for full-time residence.
The programme also integrated film, music, performance, and live events as a core curatorial strategy. Collaborations with organisations such as Boiler Room and Southbank Centre, alongside cultural moments involving Charli XCX, were designed to broaden access and bring new audiences into the gallery environment reducing barriers for younger and cross-disciplinary audiences, while maintaining the integrity and exclusivity of the artists’ work.
At its core, the programme is defined by a clear objective: to create first opportunities, expand visibility, and connect emerging artists with collectors early, often ahead of the market.
