Sotheby's-trained advisor connecting discerning collectors and forward-thinking corporations with the most compelling voices in African contemporary art. Curatorial vision. Market intelligence. Global reach.
I founded H'Wyler Art Advisory because I exist at the intersection of two worlds — and I always have.
Born of Cameroonian and Swiss heritage, I grew up understanding both the richness of African culture and the language of European institutions. That dual perspective is the foundation of everything I do.
Trained at the Sotheby's Art Institute and currently working in a Zurich gallery specialising in Modern Art and Art Deco, my experience spans major works including Picasso and the great Impressionist masters — Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Sisley.
That grounding in the highest levels of the art market is what I now bring to African contemporary art — a field I believe represents one of the most compelling opportunities in the world today.
From building a corporate collection to advising a private collector entering the African contemporary market — specialist guidance at every level, tailored to your goals. While African contemporary art is our signature focus, H'Wyler sources works across all markets, movements, and periods — always in service of the client's vision.
I work with corporations to build meaningful art programmes — from office collections to cultural gifting. Aligned with your ESG commitments, brand values, and workplace culture.
For serious collectors entering the African contemporary market — end-to-end advisory covering artist selection, acquisition, provenance, and long-term collection strategy.
Through an active network of galleries, art fairs, and direct relationships across the African continent, H'Wyler sources and presents carefully selected works to collectors and institutions on a private basis.
H'Wyler does not maintain a public roster. Works are sourced privately, presented personally, and selected with the specific collector or space in mind. Every recommendation is the result of genuine research, cultural understanding, and market rigour.
Every work presented to a client has been personally evaluated for artistic integrity, provenance, exhibition history, and long-term market trajectory. Nothing is recommended without conviction.
With particular focus on Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa, and Cameroon — H'Wyler brings genuine depth of knowledge across the full breadth of the African continent.
Born of Cameroonian and Swiss heritage, Alexandra brings genuine cultural understanding to every acquisition — not just market knowledge. That distinction matters enormously at this level.
The H'Wyler journal will offer specialist insight into African contemporary art — market trends, artist profiles, fair guides, and collector perspectives. Written by Alexandra Huwyler from Zurich, for collectors and institutions worldwide.
Register Your InterestWhether you are a collector, a corporate decision-maker, or an institution building a programme — every great collection begins with a single conversation.