Influential Woman · Art Consultant
Sayuri Tanabe
Art Consultant and Appraiser, TheWrap
Los Angeles, CA
Her Story
About Sayuri
Sayuri Tanabe is an art consultant and appraiser specializing in modern and contemporary art. With 10 to 11 years of experience, she runs her own independent practice, where her daily responsibilities include studio visits with artists, attending gallery openings, and performing appraisals at private residences. Her career path began with a bachelor's degree in art history completed in Paris in 2008, followed by a master's degree in art business and law from London in 2016, after which she fully immersed herself in the art world. She also obtained her appraisal certification through ISA during the pandemic. Tanabe is a member of LACMA and attributes her success to perseverance and setting an example for her child by continuing to work through challenging times.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sayuri
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to never giving up and setting an example for my child by continuing to work and keep trying even when times are tough.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've received is about perseverance.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Keep learning every day and studying the art market and art history because it all starts in the past to understand the present. Don't get disappointed by many no's because if you keep trying your best there will be a yes.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge right now is the economy, with not a lot of people buying art, leading to a downturn that is not constant but depends on the economy.
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