James Makin

James Makin is a highly experienced Art Advisor and gallery owner based in the Greater Melbourne Area, Australia. He has been serving as an Art Advisor for BHP since 2014.13 Makin is also the Owner and Director of James Makin Gallery, which he established in 2003.12

In addition to his role at BHP, Makin has been an Art Advisor for ANZ since January 2022.1 He has over 20 years of professional experience in the art world, including roles as an art dealer, curator, consultant, and artist manager.1

Makin's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Art from Monash University (1997-1999) and a Masters of Arts Curatorship from Melbourne University (2008-2014).1

His gallery, James Makin Gallery, has become a leading presence in Australian contemporary art, representing a select stable of highly-trained Australian and New Zealand artists.2 The gallery has expanded over the years and is now located in a world-class, architecturally designed space in Collingwood, Australia.2

Makin has also established James Makin Advisory, which provides art management services to both private and corporate sectors, including collection auditing, acquisition, and curatorial consulting.24

Outside of his professional life, Makin is interested in traveling, sports, and outdoor activities. He is also a father of two children.1