Michelle Amato is an independent art advisor and certified heritage interpreter based in Malta, with an academic background in Art History and extensive experience in luxury hospitality and business development.
Her interests lie in the relationship between artistic
expression, historical context and the evolving language of contemporary art.
A collector herself, she maintains a close interest in contemporary art, artist relations and the art markets. She welcomes independent advisory commissions, acquisitions and collaborations with private and corporate clients.
BA (Hons) Art History, University of Malta · MA candidate, Cultural Heritage · Certified Heritage Interpreter · MCIPR

Open to enquiries from private and corporate collectors, hospitality projects and contemporary artists.
Areas of interest include artwork sourcing, acquisitions, artist introductions a patron liaison foundations and the selection of art for private and commercial spaces.
Independent commissions and collaborations are considered individually.
Art placements in Malta, exhibition sales and PR for 2B Gallery, collection advice for an international patron, and patron relations for emerging Maltese artists.
Every engagement begins with a private consultation to understand the collector's interests, objectives and the setting in which the artwork will be placed.
we use an array of, specialist collaborators — from art galleries and fine art handlers to transport and insurance professionals — can be introduced to support the acquisition and care of artworks.
Begin with a consultation
Collecting is patronage.

Strategy · Acquisition · Commissions · Installation · Collection care
Independent advice, grounded in art history, for private, corporate and hospitality collectors.
Supported by a trusted network of scholars, architects, project managers and specialists.
Capabilities document available on request.
For advisory, commissions and collaborations
art@michelle-amato.com
EM-ARTE ADVISORY
Independent art adviser | Art-Heritage Interpreter
Michelle Amato-Lia · Malta
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