Hokusai Katsushika's Fukui Bridge in Echizen Province from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces

Art Consulting, Curation, and Education

Exploring Japanese prints from every angle

As an art historian, appraiser, and fine art consultant, Madison Folks empowers collectors and institutions to understand their Japanese woodblock print collections in terms of valuation and quality, as well as historical and cultural context. Driven by her passion for the art form, Madison offers a range of services designed to ease access, deepen understanding, and promote the celebration of Japanese woodblock prints.

Qualified Appraisals

Prepare appraisals of Japanese art collections for tax purposes, insurance scheduling, donations, and more as an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America.

Services

Curation & Education

Curate museum, gallery, digital, and personal exhibitions; Offer courses, lectures, workshops, and other educational content about Japanese art.

Online Optimization

Audit, assess, and improve UX and SEO of collection website to ensure that digital visitors have a seamless online experience.

Collection Advisory & Management

Guide collection development from acquisitions, organization and preservation to collection digitization, auction services, and liquidation.

Print Identification, Research, & Cataloging

Research, assess, and catalog your collection according to identifying information (artist, title, etc.), condition, and context.

Strategic Communication

Reach your target audience with exhibition catalogs, articles, press packets and interviews, as well as artist statement workshopping.

For Institutions, Galleries & Auction Houses

Services for Individuals

10+

Years of experience in the art market

4000+

30+

Exhibitions curated

Japanese prints catalogued

Why work with Madison?

With more than 10 years experience in both academic and commercial settings, Madison approaches each print with academic rigor, market perspective, keen connoisseurship, and rich historical context. As an independent and unbiased consultant she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and integrity.

Get in touch

From large projects to simple questions, I'm happy to help. I look forward to hearing from you!