Friday, January 23, 2026
Maria Gostevskaya
We are excited to start our 2026 art agenda with a breakfast panel dedicated to investing in art. We are honoured to host art collectors and market experts who will share their insights into approaching collecting in today's art market, key considerations and risks of art as an investment and their experience of building a collection.
Panellists
Roselyn Cason-Marcus
Roselyn Cason-Marcus is the Global Director of Partner Talent Attraction and Affinity at McKinsey and Company. She is also on the board of Arms Around the Child, a non-profit, charity focused on supporting HIV positive children living in extreme circumstances in Africa and India. Roselyn is also in the Leadership Circle of Women for Women International, a charity which supports over 500,000 women in conflict-affected countries. A passionate art lover and collector, Roselyn was and is a Patron for the 2024 and 2026 Venice Biennale. She is also an Africa Art patron for Delfina Foundation.
Ayo Gabriel
JP. Morgan Private Bank; recent winner at the 2025 Black British Business Awards, Ayo is a trusted advisor in private banking, helping clients protect and grow wealth while driving inclusion across the financial services sector. At J.P. Morgan, he supports Ultra high-net-worth individuals and families in the UK, advising on tailored investment strategies and financial planning. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs, covering clients across the UK. Ayo is a frequent mentor, internal speaker, and contributor to diversity strategy. He is also an art collector, championing artists from the global majority.
Rita Del Curto
International art advisor, specialising in art collecting and investment strategies for private clients, family offices, and institutions. Before establishing her independent advisory practice, Rita was Sales Director at MTArt Agency, where she led the Sales Division and played a key role in shaping the agency’s commercial direction. Her career also includes senior experience at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and the Serpentine Gallery, giving her a comprehensive understanding of both the primary and secondary art markets. Rita co-hosted the inauguration of FAMM, Europe’s first museum dedicated to women artists, hosted the inaugural dinner unveiling the Moco Museum in London, and led the first talk and collector dinner at the Aspen Art Fair. Through her advisory work, Rita supports collectors in building, refining and expanding collections with a long-term vision, balancing aesthetic rigour with market intelligence.
Dr Liza Osagie
In addition to being an art collector, Dr Liza Osagie is a physician and a longevity strategist, whose work sits at the intersection of clinical medicine, preventive health and lifestyle optimisation.With advanced training in metabolic health and preventive medicine, Dr Osagie is known for translating complex science into clear actionable frameworks that support longer, healthier lives.
Maria Gostevskaya
Wharton Club of the UK Art & Culture Ambassador
We expect this event to be oversubscribed and in order to be fair to our members tickets will be available to members only until Friday 16th of January. Please book your slot early if you want to attend.
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If you have any questions about this event please contact Maria Gostevskaya ([email protected])
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