By Brenna Egan, Photographed by Lani Trock

What's been your proudest moment yet?
"Other than getting my job, I'd say my proudest moment was when my father told me that he had a 'really great time' at one of the events I had helped organized at the gallery."
Can you tell us the funniest or most memorable thing that has happened to you since gaining entrée to the art world?
"One of the funnier moments was when I told a guard not to let Sterling Ruby into an exclusive dinner in honor of Urs Fischer because he didn't look anything like the pictures I'd seen of him online. He'd grown his hair much longer and was unrecognizable. I was humiliated when he told me who he was and explained that he was in fact invited to the party. He had a good sense of humor about it, which softened the blow."
What's the biggest perk of your job?
"I'd say the biggest job perk is my proximity to so many incredibly influential people. I've brushed shoulders with everyone from Mick Jagger to John Waters at openings and dinners. I also have a front-row seat to the installation of our shows, which can be such a treat. There's something surreal about seeing a massive Chamberlain sculpture all wrapped up in a crate."
Do you paint/sculpt/draw/etc.? If so, what's your medium and style? Ideal subject?
"Although I have a built-in passion and appreciation for art, I definitely did not inherit any artistic abilities whatsoever. However, I will say that I'm an expert at taking Polariod pictures and loading photos onto Instagram."
Any burgeoning artists you'd recommend our readers should invest in now before the prices go through the roof?
"There are so many talented, emerging, and mid-career artists that I'd recommend a new collector invest in. I recently bought a couple of highly sentimental pieces by the London-based artist Debra Scacco who shows at one of my favorite new galleries, Marine Contemporary. A few years back I also discovered the work of painter Rives Granade and immediately knew I had to get my hands on one before they became unaffordable. Only later did I get a chance to meet Rives and am now marrying him. I would also recommend buying Greg Colson, who just had a show of his early works at Patrick Painter. His sculptures and drawings are perfectly playful and nostalgic. His brother, Jeff Colson, who shows at Ace, is an amazing artist, as well. If you're a slightly more 'advanced' collector, I would say grab a couple of Eggleston's before they cost more than a house."



















in NYC