Curating timeless worth through Art and FinanceMaison Velin.
Curating timeless worth through Art and FinanceMaison Velin.
About The Author
Afra Pinar stands at the intersection of finance and art, bringing a unique perspective to art investment advisory. With a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from HEC Lausanne and a solid experience in Swiss private banking, she transforms cultural masterpieces into strategic assets through her deep understanding of market dynamics, financial strategies and elit ecosystem access.
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.
Strategic Expertise
Afra Pinar brings a rare synthesis of financial acumen and art market insight, advising distinguished collectors across the Gulf and Europe. She is turning meaningful artworks into strategic, future shaping investment. Her work advances cultural transformation in the region, elevating acquisitions into lasting symbols of legacy and value.
Collaboration with
Canvas
Harper's Bazaar Art
Swiss Art & Collecting
Gulf Art Ledger
MENA Art
