FOUNDER
Spiridon (Spiro) Maglaras, former resident curator and art expert is the founder of Ars Longa Fine Art, a boutique firm specializing in advising institutional, private, and corporate clients navigating the intricate world of the secondary art market, offering enhanced advisory services on an international scale.
With a prominent career spanning almost two decades, Spiro considers himself profoundly grateful for the privilege of working with esteemed individuals and family offices worldwide, as he is honoured to have been trusted with the sale and acquisition of numerous notable masterpieces. From distinguished patrons and heads of state to royalty and old-school connoisseurs, these remarkable people have not only been a source of inspiration but they have also shaped his journey, affording him the opportunity to establish himself as an acknowledged figure in the secondary art market.
Having lived in six countries across three continents and traveled extensively, Spiro has cultivated a global network of privileged contacts. Notably, he has had the distinct honor of serving as a resident curator for private collections based in Latin America, Moscow, Doha and Zurich. In these roles, his negotiation skills and extensive network, combined with his deep understanding of the market, have played a pivotal role in enhancing the value of these collections for the principals involved, including those where discretion has been paramount. This discreet advisory role underscores the profound trust his backers place in both his character and expertise. Spiro's unwavering commitment to delivering results based on principles, integrity, and ethos has cemented his reputation as a connoisseur of the highest caliber.
After many years of working abroad, Spiro has settled in his roots in Athens, Greece, his city of birth. Currently, he serves as Fine Art Assets Executive and sole representative of the Central Financial Bureau of the Church of Greece for all art-related affairs. Additionally, he is honoured to act as an art advisor and acquisitions agent on behalf of a prominent member of the Stassinopoulos family, founders of the Brussels-based industrial conglomerate Viohalco S.A. Based in Athens, Spiro extends his reach with two private showrooms in Paris and London, where he showcases curated works of Impressionist and Modern masters, along with fine selections of Post-War and contemporary masterpieces.