AYŞE BANU GÜNDOĞDU

The definition of art has been quite fluid in the last century. For some, art may be a painting on a wall, a piece of work to differentiate a business, or even a portal to its owner's soul, uniquely deciphering his personality.
Then again, who knows? The value of art is in the eyes of the beholder... 
 

ArtBTG seeks to help clients discover their true identity and works to curate spaces where each piece interacts with others to form a continuum. We combine creativity with discipline to provide an intimate insight into all disciplines of fine art through a specialized network of artists and international galleries.

Banu Gundogdu founded ArtBTG in 2009 to convey her passion and excitement for different disciplines of art to a wider audience. She introduced Turkish art to private and institutional clients in the Middle East, worked in Europe organizing exhibitions in Paris, London, and Stockholm, and worked with several institutional clients in Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Turkey. 

Banu was a private banker prior to setting up ArtBTG and worked with institutions such as Merrill Lynch and Citibank across different geographies globally, she currently works and lives out of Dubai, Istanbul, and Amsterdam with her family.

ArtBTG provides expert services for individuals and corporate clients who seek to establish or expand an existing art collection.
Key elements of services include but are not limited to:

Sourcing artworks through local and international artists, galleries, and auction houses

Managing due diligence on authenticity

Commissioning site-specific artworks for public and private spaces

Consulting for strategic investment on art acquisition

Managing local and international transport, customs, insurance, and storage services

Establishing a catalog of works for clients

ArtBTG curates diverse contemporary exhibitions through an extensive network of international artists and galleries. Our curatorial process is a tailor-made service, including research, conceptualization, budgeting, selection of artists and works, consignment and contract arrangements, logistics, installation, and public relations.