biography
Flora Vesterberg (née Ogilvy)
Flora Vesterberg is an art historian and philanthropist.
Committed to education, Flora is a PhD student at The Courtauld Institute of Art with a focus on the Nordics. She also sits on their Campaign Board, a group of influential philanthropists and advisors who will help to raise £100m for the transformation of their Somerset House campus.
She is formerly a co-chair of the Young Patrons’ Circle of the Victoria & Albert Museum as well as the non-profit Art History Link-Up.
Flora writes for British Vogue, Vogue Scandinavia, Sotheby’s and Wallpaper*. She has guest lectured at Sotheby’s Institute of Art amongst other leading institutions. Flora hosts client-facing events and content for brands such as Piaget, Emilia Wickstead and Tiffany & Co.
“Flora was an excellent speaker, with great expertise in art, and obvious enthusiasm. She excited the students who wanted to go into the art world - a memorable event!”
Flora has guest lectured at Christie’s Education, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Cambridge University, The Courtauld Institute of Art and University College London.
Flora regularly hosts events and panel discussions for luxury brands as well as across the corporate and hospitality sector. Clients include Piaget, Connolly, Maybourne Group, Smythson and more.
“Flora’s expertise in art is complemented by her personal style and alliance with fashion. It has been a pleasure to work together and collaborate.”
Flora has worked with luxury brands such as Tiffany & Co., YSSO, Cartier, Carolina Herrera, Emilia Wickstead, Dior, Jimmy Choo, Piaget and Adeam whilst being styled for speaking engagements and attending high-profile events.
photograph by mark blower. Courtesy of Frieze