Louky Keijsers Koning, Founder

I am a fine art appraiser and a certified member of the Appraisers Association of America, specializing in Post-war, Contemporary, and Emerging Art. With over 25 years of experience in the art world, I have honed my expertise as an appraiser, curator, and art dealer.

My career commenced in the late 1990s at the esteemed Paul Andriesse Gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which is renowned for launching the careers of notable artists such as Rineke Dijkstra, Marlene Dumas, and Thomas Struth. In the early 2000s, I relocated to New York to join the prestigious Thomas Erben Gallery, collaborating with artists such as Senga Nengudi, Adrian Piper, and Jackie Saccoccio. In 2005, I co-founded LMAKprojects, later known as LMAKgallery, with my partner Bart Keijsers Koning, operating until 2019. The gallery garnered a reputation for its conceptual and time-based media (TMB) art exhibitions, presenting the first solo exhibition of Harold Ancart and showcasing works by artists including Jasmin Cibic, Liz Collins, Federico Solmi, Jen Stark, and Jordan Wolfson. Notably, the gallery contributed to the launch of the career of Jammie Holmes.

In 2021, I assumed the role of the first Director of the Estate of Barbara Hammer, a pioneering feminist filmmaker in queer cinema and video art. My responsibilities include managing the estate’s archives and promoting the artist’s legacy. Additionally, I serve on the national program committee for ArtTable, the leading organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership in the visual arts. I am also a member of the lecture/ education committee of the Appraisers Association of America and the Advisory Board of the Pride Museum of Dallas, TX. In 2024 my article Ultra-Contemporary Art was published in the handbook for appraisers, titled Appraising Art: The Definitive Guide - Volume II.

My appraisal career commenced in 2014, following my completion of the Appraisal Studies program at SCPS/NYU. In 2015, I established my own appraisal business, offering a comprehensive range of services for insurance purposes, including damage and loss appraisals, estate planning, estate tax filing, donations, gifts, and expert reports. I specialize in appraising a diverse array of artworks, from high-end blue-chip pieces and public artworks to Fluxus works. My proficiency extends to various mediums, including paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, murals, and time-based media artworks such as film, video, and digital art.

I hold two MA degrees from the University of Amsterdam, one in Art History and the other in Art Management. Additionally, I obtained a certificate in Appraisal Studies from SCPS/NYU in 2014 and remain compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) until February 2026.