About
The Agency Art House
The expertise of industry-leading art advisors meets the global real estate resources of The Agency.
This unique combination translates into exclusive access to high-end properties and unmatched investment opportunities for our clientele.
Our advisors, chosen for their expertise and ethical standards, provide personalized guidance in a collaborative environment. We offer a full range of services including consultation, market research, portfolio diversification, provenance and authentication, valuation, collection management and strategic planning. We also handle logistics, installation, insurance coordination and financial services for a seamless art-collecting journey.
Leveraging a vast network of prestigious institutions and galleries, our advisors secure exclusive artworks for clients. Innovative collaborations with The Agency, such as luxury property exhibitions, create a unique synergy between art and real estate. Our comprehensive marketing and PR support enhances the visibility and value of our clients' collections, making us a leader in the art advisory field and elevating the art collecting experience for individuals.
Arushi Kapoor
Meet the Founder of The Agency Art House
Arushi Kapoor is a leading art advisor in the United States and the founder of The Agency Art House, a premier contemporary art advisory firm specializing in building and managing museum-grade collections for next-generation and ultra-high-net-worth collectors. With over a decade of experience across art collecting, private advisory, philanthropy, and curatorial practice, she is known for seamlessly integrating fine art into luxury residential, hospitality, and institutional environments—creating immersive, museum-quality experiences that redefine how art is lived with and collected. Arushi provides bespoke art advisory services in United States and resides between Miami and Los Angeles for next-generation and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) collectors.
A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and member of the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle, Arushi operates at the intersection of contemporary art advisory, blue-chip art acquisition, and cultural strategy, advising collectors on investment-grade works across both primary and secondary markets. Her curatorial work and exhibition catalogs are archived by the Library of Congress, marking a lasting contribution to the global cultural record.
Her work and insights have been featured in leading publications including ARTnews, Forbes, Authority Magazine, Amilcar Magazine, Larry’s List, MADE IN BED (Sotheby’s Institute), Cultbytes, ETV Bharat, JustLuxe, and the Los Angeles Business Journal, as well as coverage on Bravo TV highlighting her role alongside Mauricio Umansky in launching The Agency Art House and bridging luxury real estate with fine art. She is also actively involved in major global institutions including the UNICEF Next Gen, the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Young Collectors Board, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Future Arts Collective, and the Tate Modern South Asian Acquisitions Committee.
Arushi is the author of Talking Art, a publication featured at Tate Modern and other leading institutions. At the core of her work is a clear mission: to reshape the art world through greater access, diversity, and long-term cultural impact, while advising collectors globally from Miami, Los Angeles, and New York.
Mauricio Umansky
Co-Founder of The Agency Art House
Founder and CEO of The Agency, Mauricio has led a billion-dollar brokerage to success through cutting-edge technology and innovative marketing strategies—all with the goal to help agents and clients achieve their real estate goals.
Since its inception in 2011, The Agency has disrupted the industry with a collaborative model, achieving nearly $72B in global sales and setting records for selling high-value homes, including the Playboy Mansion and properties owned by celebrities like Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan. The Agency represents top developers and resort brands, such as One&Only and The Ritz-Carlton, and has grown to over 120 offices in 12 countries. Recognized by Inman, Financial Times, and Inc. 5000 for its industry-leading growth, The Agency features on shows like Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and Buying Beverly Hills on Netflix.
Mauricio, also a published author and member of The Young Presidents Organization (YPO), supports philanthropic efforts with Giveback Homes, The Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and the National Breast Cancer Association.
The Vision
The Agency Art House
The Platform for Art Collecting, Advisory, & Real Estate Integration.
The art world has historically been opaque, fragmented, and relationship-driven limiting access for many collectors.
The Agency Art House was created to redefine how art is discovered, acquired, and experienced.
We are building a global platform for art advisory, art consulting, and art collection management, where art, real estate, and exclusive access converge into a seamless ecosystem.
Through our services, collectors can:
discover and buy investment-grade art
access leading galleries, artists, and private sales
integrate art into residential and luxury real estate environments
build and manage cohesive, long-term art collections
As a next-generation art advisory platform, we provide a structured and scalable approach to collecting—designed for both new and established collectors.
We are equally focused on community, bringing together collectors, artists, and industry leaders through curated experiences, private events, and global art fair access. Collecting is not just transactional; it is cultural, social, and shared.
Our vision is to become the leading global platform for art collectors, combining advisory, access, and real estate into a single, unified experience.
About
The Agency
A Global, Boutique Real Estate Brokerage.
The Agency represents a portfolio of luxury real estate, homes and properties for sale across the world’s prime markets and celebrated destinations. Founded in Beverly Hills by CEO Mauricio Umansky and a team of founding partners, The Agency is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing premier, boutique brands in the world and named a Top Luxury Brokerage by Inman. Our clients and agents benefit from the shared resources of our international team, including in-house, cutting-edge creative, public relations and tech divisions. Wherever you’re going, we can take you there.