Meet The Team
Management
Isabell Sliwinski | Executive Director, European Group
After witnessing repeated funding cuts to school arts programs, the “pay-to-play” elitism of art, and the disheartening discouragement many face when pursuing a career in the arts, Isabell founded Culturally Arts Collective—an international nonprofit and community dedicated to connecting, empowering, and supporting artists globally. Alongside a dedicated team of arts advocates, she built a platform committed to equity, accessibility, and global reach in the arts.
Isabell is a lifelong artist and ex-professional ballet dancer with a multidisciplinary practice and a professional background in special project development, community outreach, and K–12 education coordination for the McNay Museum and other premier contemporary art museums across Texas. She has extensive experience curating and managing private collections across Poland and France, specialized in Baroque, figurative work, nude, and Abstract Expressionism art markets. Prior to her work with Culturally Arts Collective, she worked for private collectors, focusing on purchasing, managing, curating, and maintaining collections of 20th-century Slavic and Eastern European masters.
Isabell holds a Masters in Investments and Wealth Management from Imperial College London and Bachelors in Finance from American University in Washington, DC. She brings expertise in investment funds and portfolio management with a speciality in art as an alternative asset class to introduce investment-grade emerging artworks to CAC patrons. Her innovative work with Culturally Arts Collective has earned her a spot in the American Business Journal and DCInno’s 25 Under 25 in Entrepreneurship 2022 cohort.
Contact isliwinski@culturallyarts.com for purchase inquiries of any exhibition or magazine work, as well as collaboration opportunities in English, Spanish, French, Russian, or Polish.
Board of Directors
Zbigniew
Vice President &
Chief Art Advisor
Edith
Secretary of the Board, Human Resources
Andres
Board Member, LATAM Coordinator
Elsa
Board Member, LATAM Coordinator
Curatorial Affairs
Isabelle Grace Brett | Director of Curatorial Affairs, New York Group
Columbia University (New York City) educated, Isabelle Brett brings a background in Art History and Psychology. Originally from Connecticut, she is now based in New York, where she works as a curator for Culturally Arts Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing accessibility and representation in the art industry. She has contributed as an associate curator to exhibitions such as Celebration, an enigmatic solo show of Trinidadian artist Indra Persad Milowe, and In Liminal Light: The Space Between, a group exhibition exploring the vulnerabilities of the human condition through mediated experiences and heartfelt expressions. Her focus when curating exhibitions prioritizes well-defined and cohesive narratives that will deeply resonate with intended audiences. She greatly values the relationship between artist, curator, and audience, and understands the value of open, honest, and genuine communication between all parties.
Isabelle’s education in art history spans from ancient art and architecture to contemporary and emerging artists and movements. She feels most inspired by work that challenges conventions and embraces vulnerability, inviting viewers to see the world through new and empathetic lenses. Her curatorial practice is grounded in storytelling, inclusivity, and an interdisciplinary lens shaped by her background in psychology. She is particularly interested in how movements like Impressionism and Post-Impressionism redefined perception and personal expression—offering insight into the emotional and cognitive impact of visual art.
Andrea Maiello | Associate Curator, European Group
Andrea Maiello is a creative consultant with a background in design, art history, and visual culture, shaped by his studies at the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and Liceo Artistico Statale E. & U. Nordio in Trieste. His academic focus on the relationship between museums and society informs a thoughtful approach to cultural communication and audience engagement. Professionally, Andrea has worked as a curator and external associate with Confartigianato in Trieste, supporting artisan initiatives and bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary audiences. He also collaborated with the design studio Grattoni1892, contributing to product development and client experience in a global, design-driven context. His work reflects a commitment to cultural heritage, innovation, and meaningful design.
Olga Abramova| Associate Curator, European Group
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Olga Abramova is a curator, researcher, and artist liaison manager. Having worked across four countries, she navigates diverse cultural landscapes and bridges artistic and market perspectives, fostering collaborations and expanding accessibility in the arts. Based in Paris, she holds an MBA in Contemporary Art and is qualified as an Arts & Cultural Project Administrator in France. She works professionally in English, Russian, and French.
Pablo Peltier | Assistant Curator, European Group
Pablo Peltier Alonso earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied Economics and Museum Studies/Art History, and is currently completing a master’s in Arts Management at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Rome. Born in Madrid, Spain, and raised in Washington, D.C., Pablo has worked with several cultural institutions, including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the de la Cruz Collection in Miami, and The Frick Pittsburgh.
His interests and research are reflected in the diverse exhibitions and collaborations he has contributed to. Working on eight shows with the Patrick McArdle Collection, to projects with Toast Project Studio, and ArchiZoom. His work focuses on developing innovative and engaging ways to connect art with the public. Deeply interested in street art and the use of public space in contemporary society, Pablo has collaborated with street artists in Florence to explore new models of artistic interaction and accessibility.
Modern Renaissance Magazine
Anastasia Fedoseeva | Art Advisor, European Group
Anastasia Fedoseeva brings experience from auction houses, contemporary galleries, and private collections, focusing on advancing the exposure of contemporary artists and fostering inclusion of emerging talents in the art world. She is drawn to art that is firmly rooted in its social context, emphasising a connection with present-day realities or a dialogue with the past, altogether creating a meaningful conversation with global audiences. Anastasia especially appreciates experiential art forms such as psychological expressionism, which reflect the psychological landscape shaping the artist’s creation. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Visual Arts: Arts, Museology & Curatorship at the Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna. Her background in research, cataloguing, and editorial writing informs her contributions to the Modern Renaissance magazine.
Contact at afedoseeva@culturallyarts.com for press opportunities in English, French, Italian, and Russian
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Sabina Badalova | Associate, European Group
Sabina Badalova is a researcher and cultural writer specializing in Japanese culture, visual studies, and cross-cultural exchange. Her research interests include Japanese culture, the Turkic world, visual culture, gender representation, and the circulation of artistic ideas across cultural boundaries. Through independent writing, digital publishing projects, public lectures, and research activities, she engages audiences with topics ranging from art and literature to cultural history and identity. She has presented research at international academic conferences and delivered public lectures on Japanese culture, visual arts, and cultural history for university and community audiences. She holds a BA in Asian and African Studies from the National Research University Higher School of Economics and is a Master’s student in Arts and Culture Management at MGIMO University.
Contact at sbadalova@culturallyarts.com for press opportunities in English, Russian, Turkish, and Japanese
Leah Beth Sokol | Associate, New York Group
Leah Sokol has a background in multichannel communications, with a focus on art history and fashion. She recently earned her bachelor's degree at UCLA, spending a semester abroad in Florence, Italy, where she studied Renaissance art. At LILY et Cie, home to the largest collection of 20th and 21st century museum-quality clothing, Leah researched archival designer pieces and managed the company’s social media presence. She has a rich editorial background, having worked with multiple digital and print publications. At UCLA Radio, she worked as a designer and journalist for the News Department, creating quarterly magazines that explored culture on campus and across Los Angeles. She also served as editor for Mood of Living, a sustainable lifestyle magazine featuring global artisans and promoting ethically sourced goods. Leah’s work bridges global perspectives in art, design and contemporary media, fostering dialogue at the intersection of culture, creativity, and communication.
Contact at lsokol@culturallyarts.com for press opportunities in English and Spanish
