Dana Claire Forkner is a Paris-based private art advisor with formal training in Art History. Her studies span cultures, periods and artistic traditions, informing a broad and discerning perspective on art, collecting and design. She has also worked alongside leading AD100 and Elle Decor A-List interior designers, further shaping her eye for the relationship between art and the spaces in which it is lived.

With a background rooted in aesthetics and timeless design, she spent many years at the fashion house Ralph Lauren, working primarily across creative and visual teams. Her broader experience is in VIP and client relations, luxury communications and hospitality, which helped her to develop a strong understanding of discretion, presentation, and the importance of detail.

Her perspective brings together art historical knowledge, a refined visual sensibility and experience within the private client world, encompassing art, collecting, antiques, decorative arts and interiors.