Cultural Leadership. Global Perspective
Professor Derek Burton Collins is a Harvard-trained academic with art market knowledge and experience and a connoisseur at heart. He advises private clients, auction houses, galleries and museums. From ancient relics to modern masterworks, he is your trusted partner across your entire art journey.
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Cultural Leadership. Global Perspective
Professor Derek Burton Collins is a Harvard-trained academic with art market knowledge and experience and a connoisseur at heart. He advises private clients, auction houses, galleries and museums. From ancient relics to modern masterworks, he is your trusted partner across your entire art journey.
Step closer to the art, ideas, and conversations shaping our world—join Derek’s newsletter and never miss a moment.
Art as Investment, Valuation, Collection Management, Disposition, Building Legacies
Stay connected with Professor Derek Burton Collins through his newsletter and get behind-the-scenes updates, thought-provoking commentary, and exclusive invitations to talks, exhibitions, and cultural happenings across Hong Kong and Asia.
Vision
Derek’s unique eye transforms ordinary moments into timeless art.
Storytelling
Derek captures not just what you see, but what you feel.
Experience
Years of refined skill and dedication bring depth, emotion, and authenticity to every shot.
COMMERCE, SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATION
As former Senior Consultant to Phillips Asia and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Derek brings a unique perspective to collecting and managing art investments for institutions and private collectors. He works seamlessly at the intersection of art and cultural strategy.
A graduate of Harvard University, Professor Derek Burton Collins’ academic path has taken him from classical studies to cultural strategy, from lecture halls to leadership roles. In 2024, owing to his extensive world travels, he was honored to be appointed the Founding Director of the Wong How Man Centre for Exploration at HKU.
Upcoming Events
ART MARKETING SUMMIT 2026
Joining leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of Asia’s art market.
March 24, 2026
