The Agency Art House aims to give Indian collectors direct access to international art markets through advisory and collection management services
The global art market is becoming increasingly accessible to Indian collectors after US-headquartered The Agency Art House announced its expansion into India, reflecting growing demand for international art advisory services and investment-grade collections.
Founded by Indian-origin art advisor Arushi Kapoor, the Los Angeles-based platform specialises in art advisory, collection management, provenance verification, authentication and strategic acquisitions. The company said its India presence is designed to support high-net-worth individuals, family offices, luxury hotels, real estate developers and wealth management professionals seeking greater access to international art markets.
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The expansion comes as India’s art market continues to record strong growth, with rising auction values and increasing participation from domestic collectors
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Industry observers say affluent Indian buyers are increasingly acquiring works through major auction houses in New York, as well as galleries and art fairs across Europe, but have often lacked dedicated advisory services within India
Kapoor, who has more than a decade of experience advising collectors and curating art, said Indian buyers are becoming more globally connected and are seeking transparent, independent guidance when building collections. She added that the company’s India expansion is intended to bridge the gap between local collectors and leading international galleries, institutions and private sales.
A member of the South Asian Acquisitions Committee at Tate Modern and the Future Arts Collective at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Kapoor said the Indian art market is entering a new phase driven by younger collectors and renewed global interest in contemporary Indian art.
The move also mirrors broader trends in India’s art sector, where strong economic growth, expanding private wealth and record-breaking auction sales have strengthened the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing art markets. Analysts believe improved access to global expertise and transparent advisory services could further encourage Indian participation in the international art ecosystem.
