Alexandra Malkin

Alexandra Malkin, affectionately known as Zandar, is an American multidisciplinary artist, art consultant, and fashion stylist.

A graduate of the prestigious Sotheby’s Institute of Art where she obtained a Masters in Contemporary Art, Malkin also holds a BS in Design and Merchandising from Drexel University, PA and is a trained metalsmith and ceramic artist. In addition to her artworks, Malkin is working on a jewelry and eco loungewear fashion collection, both of which take their creative cue from her surrealist signature and knowledge of art history.

Malkin grew up in New Jersey and began creating and designing from a very early age, the artist spent her lunch breaks in the art studio at high school drawing, creating pottery and designing jewelry which she sold to friends out of her backpack. This inherent creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and a passion to work with her hands and not be confined to a desk that has shaped her success in the art, fashion and design world.

Experienced professional with extensive fluency in sales approaches and public relations activities. Extremely responsive to fast-paced environments and committed to details.

FASHION STYLIST - New York, NY - Aspen, CO

Alexandra Malkin Fashion Styling   | 2013 to present 

• Personal shopping, Artist styling, and NYFW Runway. 
• Identify a fashion image that reflects the needs, aesthetic, and ideology for each client. 
• Evaluate and audit client’s clothing for integration with new pieces. 
• Research emerging trends in the fashion landscape and select pieces according to longevity and budget.
• Create style pages with itineraries for day-to-day use, events, and travel.

ART ADVISOR - New York, NY - Aspen, CO

Alexandra Malkin Art Advisory   |  2013 to present 

• Research and follow emerging artists and global trends; communicate trends to clients to build well-rounded portfolios based on investment and taste.
• Attend major art fairs worldwide to locate artwork and network.
• Allocate and secure artworks in secondary markets to procure best prices for clientele while maintaining excellent relations in gallery network.
• Continually curate artwork to make “living walls” that change seasonally or for event purposes.
• Assist and manage the framing, delivery, installation, and insurance of purchased artworks.

SALES DIRECTOR - Aspen, CO  

Rare Gems of India   |  2016  -  2017 

• Planned trunk-show logistics by locating desirable selling spaces, curating vendors, and creating marketing materials to drive high traffic and volume sales. 
• Organized, packed, and travelled with fine jewelry valued over one million dollars. 
• Merchandised over 500 pieces of fine jewelry each day to stimulate buyers, while following all opening and closing procedures. 
• Established relationships with clients to maximize sales and create repeat business. 

Registrar and Gallery Manager, New York, NY 

Michael Werner Gallery  |  2012 – 2013

• Managed daily gallery operations.
• Oversaw and coordinated logistics of the shipping of high-value artwork, both domestically and internationally, by analyzing price quotes and communicating shipping and arrival processes to art handlers, collectors, art fairs, exhibitions, and museums. 
• Conducted condition reports for high-value artworks and managed paperwork associated with purchases, loans, export licenses, and insurance. 
• Arranged private viewings of artwork for clientele and organized all photography for catalogue and publication use at external viewing rooms and external artwork storage facilities.
• Organized processes and logistics for framing of artworks for clientele and art fairs worldwide.

First Assistant to Number One Grossing Personal Shopper, New York, NY

Bergdorf Goodman  | 2008- 2009 

• Managed sales of eight million dollars per year: planned, set, and communicated sales goals; organized and coordinated appointments to maximize sales; client liaison.
• Evaluated and interpreted client needs to select and style multiple outfits that included shoes, accessories, and fine jewelry.
• Created visual presentations of selected merchandise that enticed and stimulated clients to purchase.
• Worked hand in hand with Buyers to source key items for clientele.

M.A. Contemporary Art, Sotheby’s Institute of Art - 2010 - 2012

B.S. Design and Merchandising, Drexel University - 2004 – 2008