Talent Profile

Talent Biography

Raffaella Vitale is an Italian-born, London-based art advisor and lecturer with extensive experience in the international art world. She holds a BA in Economics from the University of Siena and studied Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London, where she now regularly lectures. Her academic research focused on auction theory and its role in the art market. Throughout her career, she has worked as an Art Collection Manager for a London-based art advisory firm and as an Art Concierge aboard Evrima, the first yacht of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. She has also delivered lectures for luxury cruise lines, including Explora Journeys and Emerald Cruises, sharing her passion for art, history, and culture with international audiences. Having travelled extensively across Europe, Asia, North America, and Central America, Raffaella brings a global perspective and engaging storytelling to every presentation

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1. Pirates, Treasure & the Art of the Caribbean

Separate fact from fiction as you uncover the legends of Caribbean pirates, hidden treasure and the art that turned them into timeless cultural icons

2. The Pillars of Hercules: Myth and History in the Strait of Gibraltar

Journey to the legendary gateway between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, where mythology, exploration and empire have shaped one of the world's most strategic waterways

3. Gaudí & the Architecture of Dreams

Discover how Antoni Gaudí transformed Barcelona with his extraordinary imagination, creating some of the world's most unique and inspiring architectural masterpieces

4. Malaga: The City That Made Picasso the World's Most Famous Artist

Explore the Mediterranean city where Pablo Picasso spent his early years and discover how Málaga helped shape one of history's greatest artistic innovators

5. The World's Most Expensive Artworks

What makes a painting worth millions? Discover the fascinating stories behind history's record-breaking artworks and the remarkable collectors who pursued them

6. Why We Love Beautiful Things: The Science Behind Art

Why are some images universally captivating? Explore the fascinating connections between beauty, psychology, mythology and the human brain

7. Genius and Rivalry: The Greatest Artistic Rivalries in History

From Leonardo and Michelangelo to Picasso and Matisse, discover how fierce competition inspired some of history's greatest artistic achievements

8. Women Who Changed Art History

Celebrate the remarkable women whose talent, determination and creativity transformed the history of art despite extraordinary challenges"