Why ArtNevis?
Inspired by Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, Art Nevis invites you to elevate your collection to new heights. At Art Nevis Art Advisory, we harness the power of art to connect cultures, build influence, and create lasting, sustainable impact. Through bespoke services in art diplomacy, collecting, and corporate patronage, we guide institutions, governments, businesses, and collectors in using art strategically—for dialogue, legacy, investment, and cultural enrichment—while promoting ethical, inclusive, and responsible engagement with the arts.
Funders of ArtNevis Art Advisory
Meet the Founders
Art Nevis Art Advisory, we bring together deep expertise in art, curation, and market strategy to guide collectors, institutions, and artists with insight and confidence. Our directors, Dr Kamila Oles and Anna Ruszel, combine scholarly expertise, international experience, and rigorous compliance practices to lead the team and deliver bespoke advisory services that unite creativity with integrity.
Anna M. Ruszel
Co-Funder & Compliance Director
Anna is a seasoned compliance and risk professional with over 15 years of experience in banking and regulatory compliance. With an academic background in International Relations and a postgraduate qualification in Anti-Money Laundering (ICA Diploma), she brings a global perspective to risk management, governance, and cross-border collaboration.
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She is also a Fellow of the International Compliance Association (FICA) and holds art market qualifications from institutions including Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Christie’s Education.
In 2018, Anna pioneered compliance in the art market by founding Art Market Compliance, one of the first initiatives dedicated exclusively to combating financial crime within the art world. Her work established her as a trusted advisor to art businesses, collectors, and institutions navigating the evolving complexities of AML regulations and financial crime prevention in the international art market.
Through Art Nevis Art Advisory, Anna continues to merge her expertise in financial services with her passion for art and cultural diplomacy. She supports clients in building responsible collections, assessing market risks, and leveraging the cultural and creative value of art within private and corporate environments. Her mission is to ensure that creativity and commerce thrive together on foundations of integrity, transparency, and ethical practice.
Dr Kamila Oles
Co-Funder & Art and Heritage Director
Kamila is an art historian, archaeologist, and curator with over 15 years of international experience across Europe and the United States. She has partnered with major cultural institutions including the Museo Picasso in Málaga and Fundación Picasso, as well as museums, galleries, archives, and collections in Prague, Vienna, Berlin, Milan, Tampa, and across Scotland.
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Currently a Research Fellow in Curation and Visual Language at the University of St Andrews, she collaborates with the exhibition division of the U.S. National Parks. Previously, she lectured in Art History at St Andrews.
Her expertise spans exhibition design (digital and traditional), provenance research, collection strategy, and preservation, with a focus on bringing historical and contemporary art into dialogue through innovative curatorial approaches and art diplomacy. A specialist in Digital Art History, she has recently developed the course Navigating AI in the GLAM Sector and delivered a keynote at the EU-funded ReImagining Public Collections conference. She is an active member of Europeana Pro, the British Art Network, and ICOM’s Audio-Visual and New Technologies Committee.
At Art Nevis, Kamila draws on her scholarly depth and international experience to guide collectors and institutions with insight and confidence. She connects clients with global networks of artists and creators, advises on acquisitions, curates exhibitions, and supports collection care strategies. In addition to advisory services, she promotes and mentors artists, helping them develop and fund their careers while building meaningful connections with collectors and cultural partners.
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