About

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Robin Rosenberg

For as long as I can remember, art was a subject that captured my interest. Dating back to my high school days, learning about the requisite Canadian Art History highlights such as the Group of Seven ignited a spark inside of me. I quickly took to the subject and ravaged through every art book I could find. My love for the field led me to pursue a degree in Art History from McGill University. Post-graduation, I was confronted with the daunting prospect of entering the work force. My dedication to the arts combined with invaluable advice from one of my professors led me to pursue a career as an art advisor. I worked closely with curators from major corporations and assisted them in sourcing artworks for their collections.

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Lauren Dobrin Klumak

Growing up in family of art collectors, I developed an appreciation for the arts very early on. I would often find myself buried in art books and visiting museums at home and abroad whenever I travelled. My love for the field led me to pursue my studies in Art History at McGill University. During my time as an undergraduate, I had the privilege of interning at Christie’s auction house in New York City, as well as working part-time for Robin Rosenberg Fine Art. These opportunities provided me glimpses of what it is like to work in the arts and truly enhanced my academic experience.

After graduation, I went on to complete a Master’s degree in Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. My thesis specialized in the intersectionality of fashion and art with a particular focus on documentary photography.

Upon my return from England, I began working for Robin Rosenberg Fine Art full-time as an Associate Director. I feel passionate about my clients and enjoy helping them take the steps to build a quality collection they love and appreciate.

Elizabeth Sanders

My love of Art History began early on. As a child, whenever my parents and I travelled we visited world-renowned museums and spent hours walking through them looking at artwork from different periods and styles. The combination of aesthetic intrigue, historical context and cultural significance drew me into the paintings. That’s the great thing about art: regardless of your background, there is always something that draws you in, makes you feel something, and, if you’re open to it, learn something.

After high school, I pursued an undergraduate degree at Concordia University in their Art History and Films Studies program. This decision derived from an interest in contemporary art, as well as from an enthusiasm for conversations surrounding creative endeavors. During my time at Concordia, I wrote for academic journals, galleries, worked as a facilitator in various capacities and participated in art historical conferences. In my final year, I had the privilege of interning at Robin Rosenberg Fine Art where I worked firsthand with incredible artworks and had the opportunity to engage with clients with whom I shared an appreciation for visual culture.

My new role within RRFA as a Special Projects Coordinator reflects my passion for the arts, my interest in building timeless artistic collections and my dedication to interpersonal relationships. The contemporary art world is ever-changing, and it is exciting to be an integral part of a team that is committed to its development.

Mélodie Brassard

My passion for Art History began in College. Before I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the art world, I was interested in a myriad of subjects including Literature, History, and the Classics. I was far from an artistic child and was more curious about the creation of knowledge. I believe my affinity for culture laid the seeds for my eventual love for Art History.

After graduating summa cum laude from Jean-de-Brébeuf College in Arts, Letters and Communication, I attended Université du Québec à Montréal to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, with a focus on architecture and contemporary art. This decision came from inspiring experiences visiting art museums and an eager desire to learn more about aesthetic movements and their historical contexts. My love of education and yearning for cultural experiences also motivated me to study abroad for six months in Strasbourg, France, where I studied Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance art. Today, I am a graduate student at Concordia University, completing a Master’s degree in Translation Studies.

I now have the amazing opportunity to work for Robin Rosenberg Fine Art as a Project Coordinator, where I can apply my vast knowledge of Art History into an energized, gratifying and enriching practice. RRFA Art is a stimulating workplace with a bright and dedicated team and I count myself lucky to work alongside them every day. I believe that the quality of our work reveals our deep love for art and, most importantly, our dedication to our clients and their art collections.

Bronson Smillie

My engagement with the world of Fine Art began with a move from Calgary to Montreal in 2015, where I began to pursue a BFA at Concordia University in Studio Arts and Art History. Throughout my time in academia I was fortunate to work on many personal professional projects outside of the institution, including my own personal art-making practice, that have allowed me to round out my experiences within the field.

My engagement with the world of Fine Art began with a move from Calgary to Montreal in 2015, where I began to pursue a BFA at Concordia University in Studio Arts and Art History. Throughout my time in academia I was fortunate to work on many personal professional projects outside of the institution, including my own personal art-making practice, that have allowed me to round out my experiences within the field.

I have a particular interest in printmaking, design and archiving practices and have worked as the director of an annual Zine and Art Book fair since 2017 based in Calgary called We Are Not an Island. This past year I worked as the curator for the Visual Arts program of POP Montreal Festival, where I was able to build upon my network and knowledge as it pertains to the vibrant Fine Art sphere both locally and internationally. This engagement with the DIY and emerging arts communities has provided me a unique perspective through which to view the contemporary art landscape as well as a particular fondness for artists and their work.

I bring this penchant for arts communities and curation into my role as administrative assistant, where I am able to learn from the expertise of the RRFA team while engaging with the exciting projects brought forth by our clients.

Émilie Perring

I always fantasized about becoming an artist, but I didn’t find my true passion until I took my first Art History class at John Abbot College. From that first class I completely fell in love with the discipline and took a real interest in history, politics, aesthetics, and especially how art is at the center of momentous historical and social movements. I have been extremely fortunate to travel extensively in Europe and South America to experience much of the art I so admire.

I pursued my studies at McGill University, completing an Honours degree in Art History. While at McGill, I developed my writing and editing skills working with CANVAS, McGill’s undergraduate Art History and Communications journal. After graduation, I worked for a year in administration for a Montreal-based company in the arts sector, Piano Esmonde White, before returning to university to do my master’s degree at University College London. My dissertation was focused on French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix and the journals he kept during his six-month journey to North Africa in 1832.

Shortly after completing my master’s degree, I joined the team at Robin Rosenberg Fine Art. It has been a pleasure to immerse myself in the fast-paced, passionate world of private art dealing.