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As Creative Director of her eponymous gallery, Kristen Coates has mastered balancing her love for art with her professional life. Her role is a blend of painter, curator, and designer.

Kristen’s abstract paintings are inspired by her travels and are infused with her love of color theory. As an art consultant at her gallery, she has an exceptional ability to pair art with the right collector. Her unique talent for interiors and art curation has allowed her to interact with some of the most prominent art and design enthusiasts in America and Europe.

Her impeccable eye for style and design has earned her recognition in various publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Forbes Magazine, and Apartment Therapy, among others.