Charmaine Picard
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About
Charmaine Picard is an art historian, curator, and fine art appraiser with over 20 years of experience in the art world. She has held curatorial roles at notable institutions, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago.Alongside her curatorial work, Charmaine is a seasoned writer who has contributed numerous articles on artists and the art market to major international publications.She also served as U.S. Associate Editor at The Art Newspaper, where she covered everything from art law to international tax issues. She has also edited two fine art books for leading international publishers, Rizzoli Electa and Skira Editore.Thanks to her longstanding relationships with top dealers, curators, artists, and collectors, Picard offers unique access to both emerging and established art markets around the world.She is an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America and is USPAP compliant.Trained in art history at the University of Chicago, she specializes in Post-War, Contemporary, and Emerging Art, with a focus on Latin American and African American art.Her mix of deep scholarship and real-world experience makes her a trusted advisor to collectors and institutions alike.Most recently, she was tapped by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP to oversee the acquisition and reinstallation of their 900-piece fine art collection at their new Hudson Yards headquarters—a project that highlights her ability to manage large-scale collections and deliver thoughtful, expertly executed installations.