Athina Sanvido

I am a Swiss art professional with international experience. I studied Art History and Business Administration at the University of Zurich, followed by a Masters in Arts and Cultural Management at King’s College London. I also completed a specialised training in the Art Market at Sotheby’s in New York. 

I’ve worked in some of the most dynamic art cities including London, Paris, Basel, Zurich, and Lugano. Over the last 10 years, I have held different roles in the industry working in galleries, museums, for an art advisor, a private collection, as well as for Art Basel and Paris Photo. Now based in London, my passion for art and diverse experiences have led me to co-found Refusés.

I speak English, Italian and German.

Juliette Miller

I am a French-American art professional based in London. I attended the University of Pennsylvania where I studied International Relations and Art History. Drawn to the international aspect of the art world, I wrote a published dissertation on contemporary art in China. Afterwards, I went on to complete a Masters in History of Art at the Courtauld specialising in Postmodernism.

I have worked in leading art galleries in New York, London and Paris, where I have seen all different aspects of the industry. Particularly convinced of a gap in the market for a fresher kind of gallery, I decided to co-found Refusés.

I speak French and English fluently, and I am proficient in Mandarin.