Sharlane Foo



Art advisory and cultural strategy, shaped by leadership roles across Asia’s leading galleries.


I advise collectors, institutions, and cultural businesses on private sales, market entry, and long-term positioning within the global contemporary art market, with a particular focus on Asia.

My work is grounded in market clarity, pricing discipline, and cultural intelligence, shaped by senior roles within leading international galleries. I engage selectively on mandates where discretion, alignment, and long-term value matter.



I work at the intersection of art, culture, and strategy.


Art advisor, writer, and cultural strategist with over a decade of experience across Asia’s leading galleries.

My experience spans commercial galleries, artist management, curatorial projects, and editorial work.




What I do


  • Private sales and acquisitions

  • ⁠ ⁠Collection building and management

  • ⁠ ⁠Artist and gallery strategy

  • ⁠ ⁠Institutional partnerships

  • ⁠Market analysis and research

  • ⁠ ⁠Writing, speaking and

    media commentary








Selected experience



Former Director, Opera Gallery Hong Kong


Former Associate Director, White Cube Hong Kong


Previously with leading contemporary galleries and institutions across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Beijing


Writing and commentary featured in international art and culture publications



My approach is shaped by working across market cycles, institutional contexts, and collector profiles over time. I operate where enthusiasm, pressure, and long-term consequence converge, and focus on distinguishing momentum from conviction.

For collaborations, advisory enquiries, or editorial opportunities:


Foo@sharlane.com