ABOUT US
As not only long-standing business partners but close friends with a common passion for culture and the arts, Rena and Claudia wanted to share their love of the arts and the incredible artists they have the pleasure of meeting with a wider audience! That’s when the idea for the Cultural Series was born!
Mrs Rena Lavery
Mrs Rena Lavery is an art consultant and has been involved in art dealing and curation for over 20 years. She started her educational career at Kings School, Canterbury followed by University College London (UCL), obtaining her LLB Degree in Law, before going on to do an MBA at the London School of Economics. Rena qualified as a lawyer and worked in the City of London for 10 years. Rena is fluent in four languages: English, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
Rena's main passion has always been the arts and she studied for a Masters in Modern and Contemporary Art at Christie’s. Rena specializes in mainly Impressionism and Modern Art and has extensive experience buying and selling several hundred artworks for this period, including work by artists such as Picasso, Modigliani, Renoir, Monet, Turner, and van Gogh. She has also curated numerous famous private collections, supported exhibitions, lending artworks to international museums and galleries, as well as published several art books.
Rena is a Founding Patron of Royal Albert Hall and has been an avid supporter of arts and music for many years. On 6th March 2019, Rena Lavery received Honorary Membership of the Royal College of Music (HonRCM), presented to her by HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, President of the RCM. Rena is a Founding Patron of More Music: Reimagining the Royal College of Music Campaign in London. She is also an Honorary Director of Royal Opera House.
Rena loves traveling the globe and her favourite place on the planet is Africa. She enjoys practicing yoga and meditation and adores cooking for her family. More information on Rena can be found at www.renalaveryfineart.com.
Baroness Claudia von Boeselager
Baroness Claudia von Boeselager is the Founder and CEO of Longevity & Lifestyle, host of The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast, and Co-Founder of the Women for Longevity Club.
Claudia is passionate about health optimization, longevity and game-changing initiatives that make a positive impact on the world. She is on a mission to help people optimize their health and their lives to become the best version of themselves and reach their true human potential.
Claudia’s lifelong passion for the arts including opera, ballet, art, and classical music began in early childhood thanks to her parent’s love and patronage of cultural events around the world.
Claudia has an international background, born in New York of German and Irish descent, and has lived in 9 countries across the US, Europe, South America, and Asia. She speaks fluent English, German, Spanish and French. Claudia holds a BBs degree (First Class Honours) from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, and a Masters in International Business Management from ESCP Europe (Paris, Oxford, Berlin).
Claudia is a serial entrepreneur, investor, conference speaker, and mentor to female leaders and start-ups. She began her career in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, later founding, investing in, and advising businesses. Claudia is a futurist, passionate about the arts, science, technology, and conscious living to live more enriching and healthier lives for longer.