Four prominent art market figures—Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, Patti Wong, and Phillip Hoffman—have launched a new consultancy called New Perspectives Art Partners. The group, which also includes Dolman's son Alex, aims to provide a white-glove, case-by-case service for top-tier clients, covering buying and selling art, estate management, financing, and insurance. Each member brings specialized expertise and geographic reach across Europe, America, the Middle East, and Asia, and they will maintain their existing roles in their own businesses.
The formation of this 'super group' reflects a significant shift in the art market, which faces challenges such as the retreat of Chinese and Russian buyers, younger and more international collectors, and the declining effectiveness of traditional auction and art fair models. By offering a holistic, whole-of-market approach, the consortium aims to help wealthy clients navigate what Ed Dolman calls a 'paradigm shift' in the trade, signaling that the old cyclical market is giving way to a more complex, globally fragmented landscape.