About Us.

THE ARTOLOGISTS was formed in 2022 by Ross Karlan & Regina Mamou, colleagues who met through Art Muse Los Angeles, where they continue to research, lead tours, & present talks on a wide range of art to private clients in the Los Angeles & Miami areas. After Ross & Regina discovered a need for art collecting & research services alongside tours & talks, they created THE ARTOLOGISTS.

As THE ARTOLOGISTS, Ross & Regina bring a combined experience, knowledge, & expertise to provide clients with personalized information & accessibility to art.

Our Mission:

  • We believe that art collecting should be an intellectual pursuit, a passion that grows through the learning process.

  • We aim to support a diverse & multicultural range of artists, including emerging artists & artists from underrepresented backgrounds while making the collecting process approachable & accessible for all.

  • We view the art collecting process – whether you spend $100 or $100,000 – as a chance to discover & invest in pieces that fit your vision for now & generations to come.

  • ROSS KARLAN.

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR.

    Art Interests & Specializations: Latin American, Brazilian & Portuegese, Spanish, African, Rare Books & Manuscripts

    Education: Georgetown University, University of Pennsylvania

    Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

    Location: Miami

    Ross Karlan is an art advisor, scholar, curator & educator. Ross’ area of expertise focuses on the Spanish & Portuguese-speaking world from the Middle Ages through today. Recently, he has also lectured on topics of contemporary African art. Ross completed his PhD at Georgetown University & was a postdoctoral researcher at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. After living in Washington, DC, he moved to Los Angeles & now lives in Miami. Ross’ work is grounded in his background in education & academia, bringing clients a close eye for research and an enthusiasm for learning.

    Currently, Ross is the Director of Art Muse Los Angeles in Miami, a company providing small-group, private art tours in the Los Angeles & Miami area, among others. As the Director, Ross gives talks & tours in museums & galleries to private clients & corporate clients like Louis Vuitton. In addition, Ross independently researches, writes, & curates.

  • REGINA MAMOU.

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR.

    Art Interests & Specializations: Modern & Contemporary, Photography, Middle Eastern, Cold War-Related Objects

    Education: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design

    Languages: English, Arabic

    Location: Los Angeles

    Regina Mamou is an art advisor, artist, & educator specializing in modern & contemporary art. Regina is particularly interested in supporting art by underrepresented & emerging artists. She completed her MFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, her BFA at the Rhode Island School of Design, & received a Fulbright fellowship to Amman, Jordan. As a practicing artist, she has been the artist-in-residence at The Wende Museum of the Cold War in Los Angeles since 2020.

    Currently, Regina is the Director of Art Muse Los Angeles, a company providing small-group, private art tours in the Los Angeles & Miami areas, among others. For the past 9 years, Regina has worked for Art Muse LA to provide in-person art talks & tours to audiences at museums, galleries, art fairs, & virtually. She has planned & led tours for companies such as Christian Dior & Deutsche Bank, & also taught art history courses for Atlas Obscura. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, she was a museum & travel educator at The Art Institute of Chicago.

    Regina’s father is from Iraq, and her mother is Polish-American. In addition to English, Regina has a working knowledge of Arabic. She is based in Northeast Los Angeles.