Her Story
About W. Irini
W. Irini Goudas is a dedicated arts professional whose career reflects a varied trajectory in the art world. She brings experience in sales and consulting for sales, curatorial work, writing for an art blog, and valuations. Goudas holds a master's degree in art history from Sotheby's Institute of Art, where her thesis advisor was Matthew Nichols. She currently serves as Studio Manager while also engaging in consulting. She attributes her success to perseverance and passion, noting the need for patience in the art industry, and considers pride and compassion to be the values most important to her work.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with W. Irini
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance and passion. In the art world you have to decide if it is for you and be very patient for the right job. A lot of people have to do multiple internships before they land jobs so perseverance is key especially in the art world.
02What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Pride and compassion are most important to me. Pride means you don't become a pushover and you strive for the best because your name is on something. Compassion is important in leadership positions to understand that not everyone has the background to sustain more difficult tasks.
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