Barbara founded art consultancy firm, Guggenheim, Asher Associates, Inc. and has been in the business for more than 30 years. She has built collections for corporations including Coca-Cola and Sony and numerous individuals, including celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Stephen Spielberg. Barbara holds a doctorate in art history from Columbia University and has worked at both Sotheby’s and Christies prior to founding her own firm. She has lectured at the Whitney museum and has written 4 books.