Sarah Vinitz is a collector, philanthropist, art consultant, and anarcho-capitalist. In 2018, she founded the Sarah Vinitz Foundation and has served as its CEO ever since. In 2020, at the invitation of Viktor Misiano, she became the publisher of Moscow Art Magazine. An innovator in the contemporary art market, she was the first in Russia to introduce art futures and art options. Her work emphasizes educational initiatives and a deep interest in Russian art. She does not support individuals or projects that do not align with her values.
In her capacity as an art consultant, Vinitz offers expertise in selecting artworks for private collectors, museums, and corporate clients, ensuring the quality of their acquisitions.
Sarah Vinitz earned her education in international business and business administration at MGIMO University. She furthered her studies in global economics at the Diplomatic Academy of Moscow and pursued art history at the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain. After converting to Judaism, she received a religious education at Neve Jerusalem in Israel.
In 2018, the international non-profit Sarah Vinitz Foundation was established with the aim of implementing impactful art projects worldwide, focusing on showcasing Russian art to enthusiasts and those eager to engage with it. Its motto could be: «Make Russian Art Great Again.»
Organized according to the «emerald system»—a decentralized structure where most processes are managed by foundation residents—the foundation supports approximately 30 artists by providing legal, accounting, and management services, thereby optimizing costs and streamlining the production of their works.
Among the institutions collaborating with the Foundation are the Museo Nacional de San Carlos (Mexico City, Mexico), the State Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg, Russia), the Shanghai Centre of Photography (Shanghai, China), and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (Moscow, Russia).
The production company serves as an extension of the foundation. In this role, Sarah Vinitz functions as an art dealer, collector, and marketer, leveraging her business acumen, expertise in sales mechanisms, and knowledge of statistics and the stock market. Through this initiative, Sarah Vinitz provides essential nonprofit support to independent artists, authors, and filmmakers
Since 2020, at the invitation of Viktor Misiano, Sarah Vinitz has served as the publisher of Moscow Art Magazine (MAM), the leading Russian-language publication on contemporary art theory. The online version, currently an archive of the magazine, is expected to be expanded with video content and reviews.
Sarah Vinitz is the co-founder of Alpha Centauri, an exclusive international art club described as an «art lodge» (invitation-only) that brings together artists, collectors, curators, gallery owners, and patrons.
The club fosters a unique community, promoting interaction between creative individuals and art supporters, and providing a platform to advance artistic initiatives on the international stage. Alpha Centauri organizes lectures, masterclasses, and meetings with renowned artists, offering its members numerous opportunities for deep engagement with contemporary art and its latest trends. The club also participates in charitable and socially significant projects.
At the core of Sarah’s mission is the application and dissemination of spiritual knowledge rooted in the Torah, combating xenophobia, and strengthening family and friendship values through mutual respect, love, and kosher communication.
Sarah Vinitz serves as the Chair of TORAH AND ART, a nonprofit organization that blends Jewish tradition with contemporary art. TORAH AND ART is dedicated to improving the accessibility of modern and contemporary art within the Jewish community, enhancing the image of Judaism, popularizing Jewish culture, and providing support to artists and curators.
Sarah Vinitz supports the art history education of young Jewish art historians through the «Junge Jüdische Kunsthistoriker» program, which she created and is developing in collaboration with Kunsthalle Karlsruhe.
In her private capacity as Rebbetzin of the Jüdische Kultusgemeinde Karlsruhe and head of the women’s club, Sarah Vinitz plays a prominent role in the Jewish community.