Icarus Art

Art That Moves Value Forward.

Curated art advisory and cultural work connecting collectors, artists, philanthropy, and long-term value.

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A private advisor connecting art, talent, philanthropy, and market access.

Michael Reiss is an art broker, art marketing consultant, and the Owner and Publisher of Arts Management Magazine (AMM), dedicated to arts innovation and philanthropy since 1962. AMM was founded by his father, arts management pioneer Alvin Reiss, and futurist and Future Shock author Alvin Toffler.

Reiss works with artists, celebrities, musicians, and entertainers on their innovative, charitable, and philanthropic endeavors. He has authored multiple books and previously served as an arts writer for The Village Voice. He also co-authored the business fable Golf and the Art of Customer Service with his brother, Robert Reiss, Founder and CEO of The CEO Forum Group.

Earlier in his career, Reiss was a recording artist with a Billboard Critics' Top Ten album on Universal Records, a Top 100 single, and music placements across major television series and professional sports, including Sex and the City, The Sopranos, and the NFL.

Reiss currently serves as Senior Vice President and Talent Executive at TAS International Ltd., where he collaborates with award-winning producers and top-tier talent associated with the Nobel Peace Prize, Billboard Awards, and Grammy Awards on major international events.

As an art broker and consultant, Reiss works privately and discreetly as an advisor to high-level international collectors, assisting in the acquisition of significant works while maintaining confidentiality and a low public profile. He is also CEO of the Global Art Exchange, a blockchain-based platform focused on expanding access and transparency in the art market.

About

Talin Maltepe

Senior Art Advisor for Icarus Fund

Talin Maltepe founded the Art Department for Icarus Fund, where she leads a curated, global approach to art advisory and collection management.

She is a seasoned art advisor with three decades of experience in the global art market.

Previously active as an art dealer, building deep market insight and an extensive international network.

Today, she works exclusively in the advisory sector, guiding collectors and institutions with strategic insight, discretion, and integrity.

With a deep knowledge of Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary art, Talin has cultivated relationships with top collectors, museums, auction houses, and industry leaders worldwide. Her expertise spans private sales, collection management, estate advising, and market strategy-always with a focus on long-term value and legacy.

Talin's approach is grounded in trust, transparency, and a true passion for art. She believes in building lasting relationships and providing bespoke advisory services tailored to each client's vision and goals.

Art has the power to inspire, connect, and transcend. My mission is to help clients build collections that reflect not only value, but purpose.

Advisory Focus

Confidential work for collectors, artists, entertainers, and institutions.

Art Advisory

Private and discreet guidance for high-level international collectors acquiring significant works.

Arts Management Magazine

Owner and Publisher of AMM, founded by Alvin Reiss and futurist Alvin Toffler.

Talent and Events

Senior Vice President and Talent Executive at TAS International Ltd. for major international events.

Cultural Philanthropy

Recipient of the United Nations Love & Peace Award for cultural and artistic peace work.

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