Career Summary
Katy Richfield is an accomplished art curator and specialist with over 20 years of experience in the international art world, spanning leading galleries, auction houses, and museums. Her expertise covers contemporary, modern, and historical art, with a strong focus on curating exhibitions, managing artist partnerships, overseeing public sculpture projects, and driving international museum collaborations.

She has held senior roles with institutions such as the Moco Museum in London, Amsterdam, and Barcelona, and served as Art Curator and Advisor for Sir Paul Smith, sourcing and selling works by renowned artists including Picasso, Warhol, Kusama, and Hockney. Earlier in her career, Katy founded and directed three contemporary art galleries in Sydney specializing in Indigenous Aboriginal Australian art, building strong relationships with artists and collectors while raising international recognition for Indigenous voices.

With a proven record of success in managing high-profile sales, acquisitions, and exhibitions, Katy combines deep art historical knowledge with her degree in Art History and her 25 years in buying and selling art with commercial acumen. Her career began at Richard Green Fine Art and Christie’s, specialising in 19th–20th century art and Old Masters. Today, she continues to shape the art world through curatorial leadership, advisory expertise, and global collaborations, and currently serves as a judge for the Women in Art Prize 2025.