Tanya Udras
A collector specialising in unique and rare collections from around the world. She graduated from the Moscow Institute of Culture. Author of the book "THE COLLECTOR OF TIME. ART. PASSION. DISCOVERIES."
TANYA UDRAS — RENOWNED COLLECTOR AND GUARDIAN OF ART
Born on 26 June 1972 in the Kirov region of Russia, Tanya Udras is one of the world’s foremost private collectors and a leading expert in decorative and applied arts.
Her journey began with studies in Library Science at the Moscow Institute of Culture, later expanding into Art History and Antiquities at the Gelos Auction House.
Over the past two decades, Tanya has built extraordinary collections, including Ural cast-iron art, Russian portrait miniatures, and glassworks, many of which she has generously donated to museums. Her contributions have saved countless unique and rare pieces from vanishing, preserving them for future generations.
A global figure in art preservation, Tanya divides her time between Russia, France, the UK, Italy, and other treasure-filled places. She collaborates with museums, participates in international conferences, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree. Her intuition, extensive experience, and professional expertise have established her reputation as a true guardian of cultural heritage.
You can discover her insights, collecting philosophy, and the fascinating stories behind her collections in her book The Collector of Time.
“Every piece I collect carries the essence of history and deserves to be protected and shared with the world.”
— Tanya Udras
Born on 26 June 1972 in the Kirov region of Russia, Tanya Udras is one of the world’s foremost private collectors and a leading expert in decorative and applied arts.
Her journey began with studies in Library Science at the Moscow Institute of Culture, later expanding into Art History and Antiquities at the Gelos Auction House.
Over the past two decades, Tanya has built extraordinary collections, including Ural cast-iron art, Russian portrait miniatures, and glassworks, many of which she has generously donated to museums. Her contributions have saved countless unique and rare pieces from vanishing, preserving them for future generations.
A global figure in art preservation, Tanya divides her time between Russia, France, the UK, Italy, and other treasure-filled places. She collaborates with museums, participates in international conferences, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree. Her intuition, extensive experience, and professional expertise have established her reputation as a true guardian of cultural heritage.
You can discover her insights, collecting philosophy, and the fascinating stories behind her collections in her book The Collector of Time.
“Every piece I collect carries the essence of history and deserves to be protected and shared with the world.”
— Tanya Udras
BOOK
"THE COLLECTOR OF TIME. ART. PASSION. DISCOVERIES."
