HerStory Masterclass

Joanna Wolan

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About the program

Joanna Wolan

Art Market Expert & Auction House Specialist

DESA Unicum

Program title:

HerStory Masterclass

About:

Join us for an inspiring masterclass with Joanna Wolan, art market expert, and step inside an auction house to explore what a career in the art world can look like!

Application deadline:

May 16, 2026

| 23:59 CET

Program date:

May 18th 2026, 6:00 PM (CEST)

Program duration:

Program description:

Step into the world of art and discover what happens beyond gallery walls * Visit an auction house and experience the art market from the inside * Learn how galleries, auctions, and private collections work in practice * Take part in an open Q&A session and explore careers in the art world * Discover how art collections are built and developed over time Take this opportunity to gain real insight into the art market, explore creative career paths, and deepen your understanding of the world of art!

About the mentor:

Joanna Wolan is a Warsaw-based art historian and art market expert with over 10 years of experience. Since 2021, she has been associated with DESA Unicum, the largest auction house in Central and Eastern Europe, where she specializes in contemporary art and advises private clients on building and developing strategic art collections. She has coordinated major auction projects, including the Dominika and Liwiusz Krawczyk Collection and the Stefania Maria Vaselli Piga Collection. She has also delivered art-driven branding projects in collaboration with leading brands such as Porsche and the “Pod Gigantami” restaurant. In addition to her advisory and project work, Joanna is an active moderator of panel discussions dedicated to art, and a frequent contributor to conversations on collecting and the art market.

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