What are your main responsibilities in your current role?
In my current position (Deputy Director at DURÁN) I oversee processes before and after the auction — from consigning pieces to cataloguing, marketing, and sales. In addition to my main role, which is valuing contemporary art and paintings, I also advise sellers and new art collectors.
What has been your professional path to get where you are today, and what were the biggest challenges you’ve faced?
I began with internships at various institutions and companies such as the exhibitions department of Fundación Juan March, the Museo Reina Sofía, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, and the Contemporary Art Department at Sotheby’s in London. With this global perspective, I decided to return to Spain to work at Durán Subastas, where the proximity to artworks and collectors is much closer.
For me, the biggest challenge is happening now — taking the reins at the oldest auction house in Spain and contributing to its continued growth both artistically and technologically in the years to come.
How do you stay inspired and up to date in a field that’s constantly evolving? What platforms do you use to stay informed?
From editorials on Artsy, Artnet, or OLOS, to specialized Spanish market press, as well as content on platforms like TikTok or LinkedIn.
>Still, without a doubt, staying in touch with collectors and colleagues in the sector is the best way to identify trends and market demands.
What skills or qualities do you consider essential to your success in the cultural sector?
Intuition, transparency, and perseverance.
What advice would you give someone just starting their career in the cultural world?
My recommendation is to invest in excellent training and work very hard. The rest is about meeting people, training your eye by visiting museums, fairs, and exhibitions — and of course, going to parties!
Durán Arte y Subastas was founded in 1969 as a pioneering project in Spain to preserve art. In a challenging economic and cultural context, the Durán brothers succeeded in fostering collecting and auctions by offering transparency and trust to both buyers and sellers. To this day, the company continues to innovate and adapt to new technologies, expanding globally through its online platform. Digitalization has been key in bringing art to a wider audience, positioning Durán Arte y Subastas as a reference in the digital market and continuing its mission to make art accessible to all.