Mission Statement

My mission is to communicate my passion and knowledge of art to a global audience through teaching, curating exhibitions, and advising public and private collections.

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Teaching Philosophy

In my teaching, I emphasize historical empathy, encouraging students to engage deeply with art to reflect the human experience. I focus on the image as an immediate form of communication and a complex visual language that requires decoding, helping students appreciate its multifaceted power and cultural significance.

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Curatorial Approach

I have organized various exhibitions, from celebrated artists to emerging talents. Among my notable achievements is curating an exhibition on Salvador Dalí's early years for the Fundación Residencia de Estudiantes in 2000 and at La Maison de la Monnaie in Paris. My approach leverages comparative analysis and thematic sequences to generate fresh perspectives on established artists while introducing new voices to the art world.

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Advisory Role

As an advisor, I guide collectors in refining their collections, ensuring their objectives are clearly defined and aligned with a broader vision. This involves making strategic additions and subtractions to enhance the focus and coherence of their collections.

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Books (sole author)
•    Yves Bonnefoy, Writing on Art and Artists, New York: Sublime, 2026
•    Pierre D’Argyll on Bernini & King Louis XIV: The Image Reimagined. New York: Sublime, 2025.
•    Ancient Art History: The Essential Book. San Diego: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2024.
•    From Covenant to Creativity: Jewish Art History from Antiquity to the 1300s. New York: Sublime, 2024.
•    Goya. Madrid: Aldeasa, 2001.
•    The Prado Museum Guide. Madrid: Museo Nacional del Prado, 2001. (Published in seven languages.)
•    Javier de Villota: Biografía de una Obra. Madrid: Centro Cultural de la Villa, 2001.

In Progress
•    Dawn and Dusk: The Protagonists of Early Modern European Art (1400–1789) (expected 2026).
•    Andrea Palladio, Biography of an artwork. (expected 2026)
•    Transcultural Dialogues: Modernism between Europe, America and East Asia (forthcoming).

Conferences and Grants
•    Chair and Organizer, CAA International Committee Conference 2026, Chicago.
•    Chair and Organizer, CAA International Committee Conference 2025, New York.
•    Panelist, EVA Berlin 2025 – “Artificial Intelligence and Art History: Exploring New Dimensions in Cultural Analysis.” 
•    Workshop Presenter, Aarhus University (2025) – “Creative Infrastructures and Artist Entrepreneurship.”
•    Presenter, CUNY IT Conference 2023 – “Digital Tools in Art History Education.”