Pauline Foessel is a curator and entrepreneur based in Dubai, and the Founder & CEO of 100 collectors, a private club uniting contemporary and digital art collectors worldwide. Through curated experiences, exclusive content, and a trusted network, she is shaping a new approach to collecting—bridging the worlds of traditional and digital art.
She also serves as Head Curator at Cultural Affairs in Lisbon, where she has helped redefine how urban art is experienced in the city’s public spaces and elevated Lisbon’s standing as a global hub for contemporary urban art.
Previously, Pauline founded Artpool, a private social network for professional curators, and held leadership roles including Director of Development at the Hong Kong Contemporary Art Foundation, Studio Director for artist Vhils, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Underdogs Gallery, and Gallery Manager at Magda Danysz Gallery in Shanghai. Across all her projects, she works to connect communities, challenge conventions, and expand how art is shared and valued today.