Laura Martin

Laura Martin has a diverse work experience in the art industry. Laura is currently working as a Senior Business Development Manager at Artsy, specializing in Post-War & Contemporary Art, starting from December 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Bonhams as a Specialist and West Coast Client Strategy Lead for Post-War & Contemporary Art from January 2019 to December 2021.

Laura also gained valuable experience at Christie's, where they held various positions related to Post-War & Contemporary Art. Laura started as a Post-War and Contemporary Art Intern in August 2013 and later worked as a Private Sales Administrator, First Open Administrator, Day Sale Administrator, Cataloguer, and Junior Specialist, with their roles spanning from January 2014 to December 2018.

In addition, Laura briefly worked as a Gallery Assistant at Bonhams & Butterfields in January 2014. Laura also pursued further education at Christie's Education, where they obtained a Master's degree in History of Art and the Art Market specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art from September 2012 to December 2013.

Their earlier experiences include internships at Spanierman Gallery, LLC, and Blythe Projects in 2011, where they gained exposure to gallery operations. Laura also worked as an Office Assistant at Chapman University from August 2008 to May 2011.

Overall, Laura Martin has a comprehensive background in the art industry, with a focus on Post-War & Contemporary Art, and a range of roles in business development, client strategy, administration, cataloguing, and gallery assistance.

Laura Martin completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Public Relations from Chapman University, attending from 2008 to 2012. Later, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in History of Art and the Art Market: Modern and Contemporary Art from Christie's Education, studying there from 2012 to 2013.