about
Rachel Cole Art Advisory (RCAA) is a New York-based firm specializing in the acquisition, curation, and placement of contemporary art. We partner with private collectors, developers, and institutions to build collections that are visually powerful, culturally resonant, and strategically assembled.
Founded in 2019 by art advisor Rachel Cole, RCAA operates at the intersection of scholarship, market insight, and curatorial excellence. With deep relationships across galleries, museums, and artists, we provide access to both emerging and blue-chip works on the primary and secondary markets. Every collection we shape is tailored to the client’s aesthetic vision, values, and long-term goals.
RCAA has placed works with major public institutions including the Whitney Museum, LACMA, and the Brooklyn Museum, and has collaborated with leading creative partners such as Nicole Fuller Interiors (Elle Decor, May 2024) and Bulgari, curating artwork for retail environments and exhibition loan.
At its core, RCAA believes that collecting art is about more than ownership—it's about building connections, telling stories, and supporting cultural legacy.
team
Rachel Cole
Rachel brings over a decade of experience from leading institutions including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Christie’s Auction House. She was the first art advisor to be named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Art & Style category (Class of 2022). In 2019, she founded Rachel Cole Art Advisory (RCAA), followed by the launch of the art-tech platform romulus.art in 2023. Rachel holds a dual BA in Art History and Psychology from the University of Michigan and an MA in Art History from Hunter College. Her vision drives RCAA’s unique blend of connoisseurship, strategy, and storytelling.
Maddie Levin
With a discerning eye for aesthetics, Maddie explored her love for art while earning her BA from New York University. She earned her MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, equipping her with comprehensive knowledge of both the aesthetic and business sides of the contemporary art world. In 2022, after completing her Master’s thesis, an extensive study on contemporary portraiture, Maddie began her role at RCAA.
Chloe Ghilllani
Chloe has dedicated her career to helping creatives showcase their work or product in physical spaces or through a digital platform. After completing her MFA at the California College of the Arts in 2018, she held roles as a gallery director and managed digital content at an auction house. In 2023, she joined RCAA to continue supporting artists and helping others build thoughtful art collections.
From left to right: Chloe, Maddie, Rachel. @AshleyGalleraniPhotography
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