K AND ARTE is rooted in the belief that art enriches people’s lives, provides an emotional impact, and leaves an enduring legacy.

It is our privilege and pleasure to guide individuals in their artistic journey, helping them curate art to their unique taste.

Meet the Curator

Kristin Cassola Nehme is an art advisor whose love for art was cultivated from a young age. Born and raised in the artistic haven of Italy, she had the privilege of growing up surrounded by the timeless beauty of masterpieces. She launched her artistic journey in Milan, where she worked for an auction house while attending law school. Seeking new horizons, Kristin embarked on a life-changing adventure to New York City, where she worked at a renowned PR agency. New York’s bustling art scene provided the perfect backdrop for her continued exploration of the art world. For many years, Kristin’s dream had been to establish an art advisory that would provide valuable guidance to individuals navigating the art world.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • “Kristin has been instrumental in curating art for our homes in DC and Naples. She has incredible knowledge and reach within the art world, she takes the time to understand her clients’ style and taste, and she connects them to a wide array of established and new artists. She helped us commission show-stopper pieces for our homes, and her guidance and advice are invaluable each time we are looking for new art.”

    Nada

  • "Kristin is a great resource for interior designers. I had a project that required a very specific art piece using a unique modality and Kristin was able to connect me with a local artist who could do the work. She facilitated a beautiful, commissioned piece that the client absolutely loves! She also has connections with unique artists, both domestic and international, that I can source for my client projects."

    Liz

  • "We recently commissioned a piece of artwork with guidance from Kristin. She spent time in our home and worked closely with the artist to come up with something that worked with our design sensibilities. She also facilitated all the logistics of shipping the piece to the framer and dealing with the inevitable bumps in the road. Having Kristin’s expertise and professional advice along the way was invaluable. We really felt her emotional investment in the project, the result being a beautiful and moving piece of artwork that we are thrilled to own. It was a fun and educational project from start to finish and no small part of that was working with Kristin. Thank you!!"

    Shirin

  • "Working with Kristin has been delightful. Besides her artistic intuition, her approach to understanding a client's needs and interests truly sets her apart. She is equally valuable to me as a partner in exploring art for collection as she is an advocate and advisor in acquisitions. While she is respectful of and works with my aesthetic preferences, she is also proactive in sharing her professional views that push me to discover and learn outside of my comfort zone. I can't imagine a better advisor."

    Samantha

  • "We loved working with Kristin -- from the first moment, she had a very natural way of sounding out our interests and our likes and dislikes. She intuited our style from the look of our home, and showed us a wide variety of styles and artists to get a sense of the types of works that might be a good fit. She perfectly strikes the balance of providing context and a view on the pieces and artists she shows you, while also following your lead in terms of what actually calls to you. We absolutely love the mix of works that now hang on our walls, thanks to her thoughtful efforts."

    Melissa and Nicholas

  • "As two newbies to purchasing art, Kristin has been a godsend. She quickly got a sense for our aesthetic, was willing to push us to expand our perspective and worked hard to find pieces that fit in our budget. She is a champion for the artists but first and foremost was our counselor and advocate. Our house is a richer place with our newfound art!"

    Jason and Katie

  • "Elevate your art journey with Kristin! She is a master of professionalism, passion, and patience in fine art curation. With an unparalleled ability to connect with your emotions, she guides you through a world of elegant and refined masterpieces. No pressure, just pure joy in exploring diverse styles and unique artists! Thanks to Kristin, we found the perfect piece and discovered a treasure of emerging artists. Can't wait for the next art adventure with her!"

    Andrea