Valerie Blair works for Gagosian Gallery in London, focusing in artist management, sales and client development. With a degree in art history from New York University and a master of arts from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, she has fostered an understanding of the markets and artists working in America and Europe. Ms Blair managed the production of two Gagosian exhibits in Moscow, in 2007 and 2008. She also has a keen interest in emerging artists and young collectors, and is currently working to develop projects with artists and curators in London.