Female Voices in Art: Kati Wieg, Art Historian and Advisor

Kati Wieg (b. 1966, Bussum, The Netherlands) is an art historian and art advisor. She studied art history in Amsterdam and worked as an art expert for auction houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s. In 1993 Wieg Fine Art was founded by Kati and her parents, Andris and Julia Wieg, who had fled Hungary in 1956 to start anew in The Netherlands. For 21 years they participated in various large art fairs such as PAN Amsterdam, specializing in Dutch and Flemish Old Masters. Kati has knowledge of all the aspects in the art world, such as art advising, lecturing and art dealing. After the death of her parents and brother she founded Wieg Inventory Brokers, where in addition to art and antiques, she focuses and on all aspects of the settlements of estates.

Could you tell us something about your role in the art world?

Over the past 30 years I have combined my experience in art advising, curating and lecturing, and have built up a very versatile art business. I have an interest in both the old masters and contemporary art.


What did you enjoy about being a part of this project?

It is rewarding to be connected through this portrait project with many other amazing women in the art world. It visualizes that we are with many and it makes it very tangible.


Do you have a favourite artist?

I do not have a favourite artist, but I enjoy artists from many periods. Art periods are not isolated. Artists and periods are woven together through time.


What is your earliest memory involving art?

The seventeenth-century paintings that hung above the bed of my grandmother who lived with us in the same house.


Do you have any special thoughts about the position of women in the art world?

In the old master world, I came across many men. But when I saw all these beautiful portraits, I realized that there are so many brilliant women in arts. It feels very empowering.


What are you wearing, and is there a story behind it?

The necklace I am wearing is a gift of a friend of mine. She is a strong and wonderful person. In difficult times we encourage and strengthen each other and we cope with difficulties in live with a lot of fun.

What impact has the current health crisis had on your daily practice?

I have to take smaller steps, but I am creative in making the best of it. But have missed the direct contact with art, because museums and other venues were closed.


Has it changed your views on Art?

It has strengthened my love of art even more. No crisis can take away or diminish my passion for art.


Are you creating new initiatives and ways of working?

Always.