Ruba Asfahani

Ruba Asfahani is a specialist in Contemporary Arab and Iranian Art, having worked with Sotheby's Middle East Department since late 2008. Previous to this, she gained a BA in History of Art from the University of Birmingham in 2007 and a MA in History of Art and Archaeology from SOAS in 2008.

While developing her career in the art market, Ruba has also participated in two group exhibitions in London promoting her own art work. The first was held at The Arab British Centre in early 2011, the second was held in The Gallery at Redchurch Street titled External, also in 2011.

Throughout, Ruba continues to write freelance for the Arabic language newspaper Al Hayat, commenting on exhibitions held in London.