Ekaterina Dubinskaya

I’m Ekaterina Dubinskaya, a Recruitment Consultant at Lacey West Art International, where I have been since Summer 2023. With an emphasis on management, operations, and communications, I have over five years of experience in the commercial fine art industry.

Since an early age, I have been interested in art history, architecture, and design, as well as heritage and culture. Hence I chose to study History of Art at the University of York after finishing my A-levels in England. Later on, I wanted to dive deeper into the structure of the art world and learn how it operates, so I enrolled in a Master’s degree in Art and Cultural Management at King’s College London.

After graduating, I completed a few internships which helped me to build up practical experience. My first full-time employment was with a Contemporary Art Gallery in London as the Head of Communications. During my time in this position, I discovered that interacting with people was my favourite aspect of my work and I developed a better awareness of my talents and interests, which include diplomacy, attentiveness, and the value of mentorship. To take this further, I enrolled in Westminster University’s volunteer mentorship program, in which I meet with students and offer career and resume advice. I also participated, with my LWAI colleagues, at the Sotheby’s Institute Career Fair 2024 where I presented on the current art job market and shared information with graduates who are interested in pursuing art careers.

In my present position as a Recruiter, I greatly enjoy assisting our candidates in discovering the most suitable career paths by imparting the skills and knowledge I have acquired throughout my professional and academic experiences.