Vip

Natsu Tanabe

Tokyo Gendai

Natsu’s passion for art started when she was volunteering at The Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. After five years of volunteering, she joined the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo upon its opening in 2003. Since then, she was in charge of sponsorship, membership, fundraising events and VIP relations. She is also a consultant for other institutions and art events in Tokyo. She is appointed VIP Manager for Tokyo Gendai in January 2023.

• Email:natsu@tokyogendai.com

Summer Fang

Taipei Dangdai

Having worked across auctions, brand marketing, and Art Fairs for over 15 years, Summer Fang has firmly established her reputation in the Asia art industry connecting with Asia’s key collectors, galleries, and related business organizations. Summer started her career in art as the General Manager of Bonhams Taiwan in 2011, working across the UK, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. After nearly ten years in the auction business, Summer was appointed as the VIP & Partnership Relations Director of Taipei Dangdai in 2019; with her perspicuity understanding and network in the International art world, Summer has helped establish Taipei Dangdai into a key international art fair.

• Email:sf@taipeidangdai.com

Umah Jacob

India Art Fair

Umah Jacob is the Director of External Relations & Outreach at India Art Fair, where she maintains responsibility for overseeing the fair’s VIP and Public Programmes and leads outreach with international and domestic partners, building links with arts institutions, museums, and collectors. Previously, she has managed auctions and sales administration in Modern and Contemporary South Asian art at auction houses in India and the UK including Bonhams and Christie’s in London and was the former Sales Coordinator for Christie’s in Mumbai. She completed her Bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier’s College, University of Mumbai, before going on to read her MA in History of Art and Archaeology at The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

• Email:umah@indiaartfair.in

Shao Qihao

Angus Montgomery Arts

Shao was born in Guangzhou, China, and spent his time between Singapore and China before attaining his undergraduate and master’s degree from University of Glasgow. He has experiences in Phillips, Christies, and White Cube, before joining Angus Montgomery Arts in 2016. Shao is a patron of the V&A Museum and Delfina Foundation, amongst support for various other institutions.

• Email:shao@worldphoto.org

Rowena Talacko

Sydney Contemporary

Alongside her work for Sydney Contemporary, Rowena Talacko manages one of Australia’s most significant private art collections, The Laverty Collection. She also runs a consultancy service, The Art Collection Manager. Rowena previously worked as an Art Consultant at Artbank, working with clients to showcase carefully chosen artworks. Her background is in film production, first working for the Australian Film Commission and later working on feature films, such as ‘Muriel’s Wedding’ and ‘Strictly Ballroom’. Rowena then transitioned through her own interior design business before establishing a career in the visual arts.

• Email:Rowena@artfairsaustralia.com.au

Elsie Mei

PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai

Elsie Mei is the VIP relations manager for PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai. She is responsible for establishing department strategy, expanding the VIP client network and developing VIP client programmes. Prior to joining PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, she worked in luxury brands and online auctions.

Elsie brings with her experience in client relations, business development and knowledge of art. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design from University of Delaware, and a Master of Arts degree in Art Business from the Sotheby’s Institute of Arts -New York and Tsinghua University collaborative program. Elsie has also successfully completed the coursework and examination in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

• Email:elsie@worldphoto.org