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BASED IN SWITZERLAND
BASED IN SWITZERLAND
OUR HOUSE
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CURATING TIMELESS WORTH
Through personalized advisory services, exclusive market intelligence, and our private insights publication "The Curator's Note", we empower both seasoned collectors and new entrants to navigate the art world with confidence.
Our Swiss-Gulf connections uniquely position us to identify emerging opportunities where heritage and modernity converge, creating a legacy that resonates across generations.
Bridging Cultures, Building Collections.
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Access to UHNW Private Sales
Advisory for Artists
A TRADITION OF TRUST
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Private Collector Access
A confidential gateway for distinguished collectors and families shaping tomorrow’s cultural landscape.
Unlock Unique Advantages
It is with genuine respect for your connoisseurship that we introduce the Maison Velin Private Collector Circle — an enclave reserved for UHNW and families whose collections carry both cultural significance and intergenerational vision.
Maison Velin stands at the intersection of Swiss financial heritage and the cultural renaissance emerging under the elevating Gulf art landscape. Our mandate is to curate museum-calibre opportunities with a discreet understanding of Gulf collector behaviour and institutional demand.
Admission is by application only. Each candidature undergoes a confidential review by our expert curatos and compliance team, following the standards applied by leading international institutions.
Upon acceptance, an NDA will be issued automatically, granting access to private-sale portfolios and intelligence reserved for a limited circle.
About The Author
As the founder of Maison Velin, Afra specializes in Swiss-Gulf Cultural cooperation. Afra Pinar is the author of the book "The Billionaire's Guide to Art Investment" and publishes The Curator's Note, an exclusive art intelligence publication for select connaisseurs. Moreover, Afra has designed the proprietary Gulf Collector Index, a framework that tracks the taste patterns, acquisition behavior, and investment sensitivities of Gulf collectors. This intellectual property, owned exclusively by Maison Velin, powers our quarterly reports that decode emerging trends, shifts in cultural preference, and the strategic decision-making of the region’s most influential collectors. Her work continues to shape the future of art investment with refined taste, discretion, and elegance.
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Upcoming Events
Join Maison Velin for a showcase of the latest art exhibitions and Auctions. Experience creativity come to life.
5-9 December 2025 - Riyadh
Misk Art Week
Experience a stunning collection that brings together contemporary artists showcasing their very best work. Don’t miss out on this visual delight in a middle eastern immersive set up.
5-7 February 2025 - Doha
Art Basel Qatar
Join us for an evening filled with inspiring art, engaging discussions, and unique creations from talented artists. Be part of the first Edition of Art Basel in Qatar.
20 November-6 December 2025 - Riyadh
Monthly Gallery Events
Abu Dhabi Collector Week convenes discerning collectors, institutional leaders and art patrons for an exclusive series of museum-level viewings, private sales, and strategic conversations.
By invitation only.
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