Curating Art. Shaping Collections.
Deborah Goodman Davis is an independent curator and art advisor specializing in modern and contemporary art.
She curates exhibitions, develops collections, and advises private collectors, corporations, and cultural institutions. Drawing on a deep knowledge of art history and more than three decades of experience working with artists, collectors, and cultural institutions, Deborah identifies works of exceptional quality by artists whose originality, vision, and artistic significance give their work enduring value.
Whether building a collection or curating an exhibition, she approaches every project with intention—seeking meaningful connections between artists, ideas, and audiences, and selecting works that continue to reward looking and thinking over time.
Current Exhibitions
Lois Dodd, Black Cohosh in Bloom, 2019 Oil on Masonite 20 × 14 inches
The Grass Has So Little to Do
July 11 – September 12, 2026
At James Barron Art
Taking its title from Emily Dickinson’s poem ‘The Grass so little has to do,’ this exhibition considers close attention to the natural world in an age of distraction and anxiety.