DUBAI ART CONSULTANCY -
ARTKŌRERO - BOLSTERS ADVISORY
BOARD WITH SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
Dr. Virna Ramazzini, Brittney McDonald, and Claudia Sidoli
join the team, ahead of international expansion
Dubai, UAE, March, 2026 - ArtKōrero, the international art consultancy bridging the creative and commercial worlds, has appointed three accomplished leaders to its Advisory Board: Dr. Virna Ramazzini, Brittney McDonald, and Claudia Sidoli - bringing international and regional experience from Disneyland, ACCOR, HAVAS, FNDR and beyond.
They join existing Founder Chimere Cissé and a team of art advisors and contributors, as the consultancy, founded in Dubai in 2020, enters a significant new phase of international growth. Since launching five years ago, ArtKōrero has rapidly established itself as one of the region’s most innovative cultural platforms,
delivering immersive art experiences and strategic brand partnerships for a roster of high-profile clients including - One&Only The Palm, Sexy Fish, Toby’s Estate Jumeirah, Majid Al Futtaim, Dubai Design Week, Foundry by Emaar and the Marriott Group. The new appointments signal the consultancy’s ambition to accelerate expansion across theMiddle East and Southeast Asia.
“These appointments mark a pivotal moment for ArtKōrero”
- Chimere
Cissé, Founder and Board Advisor “Each of our new advisors brings a distinct perspective and expertise - from Live Events, Creative Agency
Leadership and Middle East and regional expertise - that will directly strengthen our ability to deliver culturally meaningful, commercially
driven projects. We are building something genuinely new; a platform where collectors, brands and artists connect in ways that create real and lasting impact.
REDFINING HOW
ART IS EXPERIENCED:
ArtKōrero’s model is built on bridging the art world with thecommercial sector, creating new contexts for art to be experienced, collected and celebrated - such as public art and programming. The consultancy has produced some of the region’s most talked-about cultural moments, including Jenna Bitar’s one-night-only immersive art experience at One&Only The Palm and Annabelle Schneider’s award-winning installation at Dubai’s D3 design district, created in partnership with Therme Art as part of Dubai Design Week.
Its newest venture, KOFRAMES, extends this philosophy directly into everyday commercial spaces, transforming cafes, wellness hubs and interior studios into rotating exhibition platforms for emerging artists. The concept bridges the gap between accessibility and commerce, giving brands a living, evolving cultural identity whilst opening new visibility for artists beyond the traditional gallery circuit.
ADVisory
Board
Strategic AdvisorDr. Virna Ramazzini is an international strategic advisor, she has guided family offices, sovereign entities, and global investors in various fields, including tourism, real estate, art and culture, and economic development initiatives aimed at societal progress.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with royal offices, government authorities, and private sector leaders across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Currently, she is a partner in Z65 advisory where she supports high-level decision-making on urban development, tourism strategy, and luxury hospitality investment structuring.
Previously, she held executive leadership roles at SAB Investments in KSA. She also held senior global positions with leading firms such as Gensler, Hirsch Bedner Associates, KCA International, Accor, and Disney.
She serves as a board member of international advisory networks, such as the Council for International Accreditation of Architecture and Design (CIAAD) and the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club.
DR. VIRNA RAMAZZINI
Strategic AdvisorBrittney McDonald is a Marketing & Business Leader
with over 15 years of experience driving growth and operational
excellence across agency teams and startup environments, including
roles at mcgarrybowen, Havas, and FNDR. A passionate entrepreneur,
Brittney brings a wealth of experience in scaling businesses and
fostering innovation, working with brands from LA and SF to NYC,
London, Paris and Dubai.
Previously, she founded BLANK, where she built agency operations
from the ground up, managing all facets of the business from financial
planning to client relations, and cultivating significant press recognition
with global experience in LA, NYC and Dubai. Brittney, has held leadership
positions within the agency landscape such as Managing Partner of
NYC-based creative studio, High Tide, and now as
Head of Business Development for AdAge's #1 agency of the year and
one of North America's largest agencies, Rethink.
She is thrilled to join the ArtKorero Advisory Board for ArtKorero as it
bridges her love of culture with strategic growth and business strategy.
Claudia Sidoli
Entrepenueris a Dubai-based entrepreneur, live entertainment executive
and strategic advisor with an international career across
London, Monaco and the Middle East. Alongside her current work
delivering international concerts and events, she advises founders and leadership teams on performance, resilience
and growth strategy, drawing on her background in coaching, business consultancy and impact-led ventures in the UAE.
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please contact:
Amy Harrison
amy@artkorero.com
+971 58 555 11 58
DR. VIRNA RAMAZZINI
ABOUT
ArtKōrero
Founded in Dubai in 2020, ArtKōrero operates internationally with apresence in both the UAE and London. The consultancy bridges the creative and commercial worlds through strategic collaborations,curated exhibitions, collector advisory and cultural publicrelations.
ArtKōrero works with galleries, luxury brands, hospitalitygroups, foundations and government entities to create immersive artexperiences and culturally driven partnerships. Clients includeOne&Only The Palm, Sexy Fish, Toby’s Jumeirah, Dubai Design Week,Foundry by Emaar and the Marriott Group.