COLLECTIBLE: What gap in the art market did you set out to address when you founded Romulus?

Romulus: The art world is very traditional and hasn’t kept pace with technology. Dealers, collectors and artists don’t really have the tools they need to navigate the market, so we started by building the backend infrastructure to support all of them.

While building that, we saw a chance to also build the onramp to the art world through discovery. Most people learn about art from people they trust, and our discovery platform is built around that. It lets you build your taste and document your journey through the art world, from gallery visits to the works you end up collecting.

C: Romulus is both a guide and a concierge for buying and selling art. How do you balance education with the practical side of collecting?

R: A lot of people are curious about art but don’t know where to start. The market feels opaque, and most people don’t have the network to cut through it. So we built the platform in two parts.

Discovery is where you learn. You can read our editorial, follow people and artists, see which shows are on across galleries and which ones your friends are going to, and make your own curated lists. It’s about building your taste and your understanding of the art world, so you feel confident actually taking part in the market.

The workspace is the practical side. It can take some time before someone feels comfortable buying a piece, and that’s fine. Once you do buy a work, you manage it in the workspace. Appraisal, logistics, insurance, etc. all live there.

C: What does the partnership with COLLECTIBLE New York look like, and what are you hoping your community discovers at the fair?

R: We built a dedicated COLLECTIBLE page on Romulus with the exhibitors, special projects and a selection of objects from the fair. Our community can explore the fair before they go, plan their visit and keep coming back to it afterwards.

A lot of our users come to Romulus through fine art, so we’d love to open up a whole new category for them, because there is so much great work happening in collectible design right now, and maybe they’ll find a designer or studio they end up following for years.

About Romulus

Introducing Romulus, the official technology partner of COLLECTIBLE.

Romulus is building the agentic operating system for the global collectibles market, connecting discovery, commerce, and collection management in one seamless platform.

Designed for collectors, designers, galleries, and cultural institutions, Romulus is transforming how we discover, engage with, acquire, and manage the objects we value.

Through our partnership with COLLECTIBLE, we’re bringing a new digital layer to the fair experience, making it easier to explore exhibitors, discover exceptional objects, and stay connected to the people and ideas shaping contemporary collectible design.

Discover more at romulus.art