Welcome To My Universe.

I am Alexandra Kollaros, an arts professional, author and urban explorer. Born in Athens, Greece, I studied in London and Florence and live & work across the world.
I go by the moniker “The Real Queen of Stuff”.

Things To Know About Me:

My love for art led me to explore it from every angle. I am wearing many different hats: dealer, consultant, gallerist, curator, agent, photographer, writer, collector.
First and foremost I am an artist.

I am the co-founder of artAZ (www.artaz.gr), the first Greek online art platform.

I have co-founded “9” Gallery (2014), a space dedicated to the promotion of cultural activity in Athens.

In the 90s I founded AKD Studio – a hub for Contemporary Art & Design, focusing on the promotion of art, product & interior design through curated events, projects and collaborations with international designers. Unique in its kind, it was the first to introduce designers such as Tom Dixon and Inflate to the market.

I have created “Alexandra Prints”, my signature line of furnishing fabrics, hand-printed in the UK. My personal designs also include furniture & interiors’ staples.

I have presented my own art in numerous solo & group exhibitions and art projects and have been the honorary artist of the 13th Textilia – 
Casa Tessile at the Thessaloniki International Fair. My work has featured in galleries, shops, exhibition spaces and collections around the world.

For the past 25 years I have been curating and producing exhibitions and art events and consulting on Art Projects & ventures internationally. I offer Art Advisory & Collection Building services and coach artists & art businesses.

In 2020, together with fellow artist Dimitris Liossis, we launched Heart Factory – an on-going art project aiming to offer abundant love to the world.

During the first wave of the covid-19 pandemic I launched “I Support Greek Artists” – a campaign to actively support local artists during the unprecedented global circumstances.

In November 2022 I  launched The Royal Artefacts, my signature collection of handmade ceramics, created in association with the Ble Zebra studio.

And More Things:

I am the author of “Greek Art from A to Z” (Key Books, October 2018), a Public best seller, which I have also illustrated.

I catalogue my life adventures and experiences at my personal blog entitled The Real Queen of Stuff.

Apart from the literature I create for artists, I contribute articles and features to media publications (titles include Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Status, Diners Magazine, Esquire) and have served as the Arts Editor of the yupi.gr portal.

I am a Tedx speaker.

Giving back to society is of paramount importance to me. I have founded two Art-Charity Campaigns: “Girl Power”, in association with the Hellenic Cancer Society, to aid the battle against breast cancer, and “SURPRISE”, to raise awareness and funds about major social issues worldwide. More than 2000 international artists have collaborated in these projects.

I believe art belongs to everyone and it has the power to positively transform our lives. My quest is to make it accessible to all.

Infusing art into daily life and elevating everyday living into an art form is an on-going pursuit. We only have one life and I am passionate about discovering ways to make the best of it, for you and me.

You can subscribe to my Art Newsletter HERE and to my Personal Newsletter HERE.

You can always find me HERE.

Alexandra Kollaros
@alexandrakollaros