Calls with CURA: Stories from the Art World

Fru Tholstrup - Art Consultant

February 04, 2021 Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro Season 1 Episode 13
Fru Tholstrup - Art Consultant
Calls with CURA: Stories from the Art World
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Calls with CURA: Stories from the Art World
Fru Tholstrup - Art Consultant
Feb 04, 2021 Season 1 Episode 13
Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro

Fru Tholstrup is a London-based art consultant with a specialism in the contemporary global art market, advising collectors and international businesses on building museum-quality art collections. Fru is best known for her role launching Sotheby’s flagship London Art Gallery, S|2 in 2013, she also worked closely with the S|2 Brand in New York and Hong Kong helping curate exhibitions.  As the inaugural director, Tholstrup guided the gallery to commercial and critical success with an ambitious and diverse programme. Tholstrup also invited senior international figures to become guest curators, including Jeffrey Deitch, Tommy Hillfiger and Vito Schnabel.  In 2010 Tholstrup began curating the Soho House Art Collection for Nick Jones — which began with the West Hollywood House. 

Tholstrup’s trademark is a creative approach to making engaging and original exhibitions; An ability honed during 10 years at London’s Haunch of Venison Gallery which included the role of Director. Tholstrup sits on the judging panel for the prestigious HIX Award art prize and is on the select committee for the Groucho Club on Dean street.

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Fru Tholstrup is a London-based art consultant with a specialism in the contemporary global art market, advising collectors and international businesses on building museum-quality art collections. Fru is best known for her role launching Sotheby’s flagship London Art Gallery, S|2 in 2013, she also worked closely with the S|2 Brand in New York and Hong Kong helping curate exhibitions.  As the inaugural director, Tholstrup guided the gallery to commercial and critical success with an ambitious and diverse programme. Tholstrup also invited senior international figures to become guest curators, including Jeffrey Deitch, Tommy Hillfiger and Vito Schnabel.  In 2010 Tholstrup began curating the Soho House Art Collection for Nick Jones — which began with the West Hollywood House. 

Tholstrup’s trademark is a creative approach to making engaging and original exhibitions; An ability honed during 10 years at London’s Haunch of Venison Gallery which included the role of Director. Tholstrup sits on the judging panel for the prestigious HIX Award art prize and is on the select committee for the Groucho Club on Dean street.