Damian Vesey
International Specialist | South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art
Damian is Director, International Specialist for South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art at Christie’s, based in London, having joined the department in 2011. Following his BA (Hons) in History of Art at the University of Nottingham, Damian worked for DEVI Art Foundation in Delhi. He subsequently returned to London where he went on to receive his MA with Distinction from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in Contemporary Art with his thesis focus on Indian contemporary art and national identity. Damian has lectured on Modern and Contemporary Indian art at academic institutions and museums including SOAS and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Damian’s expertise bridges scholarship and market practice, positioning South Asian artists within international collecting contexts and advancing critical dialogue around the region's artistic contributions.
