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ART . ADVISORY . LEGACY .
Welcome to The Culture Atelier,
A consulting collective led by Sara Mao, empowering clients,
collectors and institutions to shape enduring legacies through art, education, curation and cultural vision.
"We are delighted to share that Sara Mao has taken on a full-time position as Executive Director of Villa Haw Par. This appointment underscores her enduring dedication to cultural development in Hong Kong and across Asia.
Sara’s leadership has consistently championed the preservation of heritage,
the empowerment of communities, and the advancement of cultural identity.
Her transition to Villa Haw Par represents a natural extension of this vision —ensuring that the mansion’s restoration and programming will serve as a landmark for artistic innovation, cultural dialogue, and regional stewardship."
I believe art holds the power to shape identity, purpose, and legacy. Through academic rigour, market insight, and narrative intelligence,
we guide clients to articulate their cultural vision, and build meaningful legacies with authenticity and intention.
— Sara Mao
PAST COLLABORATIONS
ART & LUXURY PROGRAMS
The Art World Ecosystem
The Auction Business
What Makes Art Valuable
Investing in Art & Luxury
The Thrill of the Bid
CURATED ART TOURS
Tokyo & Hakone | Modern & Contemporary Art Tour
London | Contemporary Art & Luxury Tour
Seoul | Frieze Art Week Tour
Beijing & Shanghai | Art Tour
CHARITY AUCTIONS
UNICEF
Save the Children
Room to Read
Ronald McDonald House
Sovereign Art Foundation
SPEAKER PLATFORMS
Moderator for Business of Design Week
Panellist for DBS Private Bank on Luxury
Lecturer for Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy
Lecturer for HKUST MBA programme
What we do
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