Emily Rafferty began working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1975 and now serves at the President of the widely-revered museum – the first woman to ever hold this post. Rafferty manages the day to day operations at the Met.

Better known as Bill, Acquavella is a well-known art dealer. His personal collection includes stunning works by Pablo Picasso and Pierre Matisse. He’s at the helm of Acquavella Galleries on the Upper East Side, which was started by his father, Nicholas Acquavella.

Following in the footsteps of his father and his family, TicoMugrabi is known for his impressive collection of pieces by Andy Warhol, which contains a staggering 800 pieces. The family’s entire collection of art is believed to encompass around 3,000 works.

In 1979 artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel had a well-received solo exhibition at the prestigious Mary Boone Gallery, which immediately placed him at the top of the art world bracket. His “plate paintings” continued to win him recognition throughout the ‘80s. Schnabel then moved into filmmaking, which gained him international success.  Some of his most …

Jeff Koons is one the most commercially successful artists in the world and has created epic pieces like Balloon Flower, which sold for more than $25 million. Many critics consider Koons to be highly innovative and important in the history of contemporary art. His work can be found in many of the major museums around …