Watson was born in Canada , he is an independent curator, art advisor and cultural event marketing specialist in New York, has discovered art stars and brought them to the attention of new audiences. His area of curatorial expertise is in spotting emerging visual artists with outstanding potential, many of whom are now seen internationally in the blue chip category. Watson has advised several art collecting programs in institutional settings and for private residences, as well as assisted more than a hundred major brands in creating unique outreach programs to new audiences. Also, He has delivered hundreds of lectures on contemporary art to museum trustees and business groups, as well as for art school audiences.