Meet the Author
Masa Al-Kutoubi
Masa Al-Kutoubi has over 15 years of experience in art advisory and consultancy, having previously served as Head of Sales and Art Specialist at Christie’s. She advises private, corporate, and government clients across the GCC on integrating art and culture into their business strategies, focusing on collections, artist patronage, and large-scale cultural initiatives. Al-Kutoubi has played key roles in major exhibitions, including Desert X AlUla 2020 and the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2022. In 2023, she led the team for the inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale, creating AlMadar, a collaborative effort celebrating Islamic art and heritage. Her work emphasizes cultural placemaking and fostering connections between artists and communities locally, regionally, and internationally.
