Phillip Schubert studied the making, theories and history of fine art
at
California Institute
of the Arts and
San
Francisco Art Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, studying under such internationally renowned
artists as Henry Wessel, Reagan Louie and Sam Tchakalian. His interest in art collection management was instilled soon
afterward, when he spent three years learning the intricacies of preparatorship and registration with
Fraenkel
Gallery, one of the most respected fine art photography galleries in the world. He admired, absorbed and applied the
high level of professionalism and cooperation practised by its directors and staff--qualities that continue to guide him
today.
After accepting a position with Ship Art International, an industry leader in the storage, transport and installation of fine art,
Phillip was promoted to a management role, in which he was entrusted with the care of thousands of artworks owned by private
collectors and major institutions. For thirteen years he directed and performed the documentation, packaging, storage,
movement and installation of museum-quality works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Louise Bourgeois, Anish Kapoor, Rachel
Whiteread, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami and Anselm Kiefer, to name just a few. He was an integral member of the
multidisciplinary teams that include art collectors, collection managers, museum registrars and conservators, all of whom
are vital to the preservation of such cultural treasures. His associations with these professionals, coupled with continued
independent study, have enabled him to glean a broad knowledge base critical to the proper management of any art collection.
In 2010 Phillip moved with his wife and young son to Sydney, Australia, where he has been fortunate to continue his career,
and by establishing Art Squared, synthesises the knowledge, skills and experience he's accumulated over the years into
an independent, comprehensive service for those with a need for professional management of fine art collections.
