Buchanan
& Christie
Creative Intelligence Creative Collaboration
Our Story
Buchanan Christie is a contemporary creative studio centred around creative intelligence and collaboration in response to the questions of our time. Committed to reimagining The Arts as a tool for cultural dialogue, empathy, and social equity and they are particularly interested in cross sector developments. They pay particular interest to technology and the intersection of Art and Tech to offer new perspectives to AI design and adoption focussing on developing a humanist empathy methodology for a wide range of applications from Healthcare to Social Justice, Politics to Communications.
The studio, shaped by Jeni Weinberger, serves as a collaborative platform that expands the understanding of human connection beyond traditional boundaries. Working at the intersection of art, technology, and interdisciplinary research, Buchanan Christie develops projects that challenge hierarchies of visibility, authorship, and power, placing human presence at the heart of every enquiry. Their interest is in human connection and human impact.
As Creative Director, Jeni Weinberger shapes the conceptual and curatorial direction of the studio, building cross-sector partnerships and developing public-facing projects that invite broader audiences into conversation. With 30 years 'on the ground' Art Market experience, working with artists, clients and institutions she now focuses on her specialist interest in the interaction of AI, Technology and the Arts for Social Impact, Jeni is a writer, researcher, consultant, finding solutions and new perspectives using her unique advantage of business experience, Art Market knowledge and research interests.
As a Fine Artist, Paul Wright leads the studio’s visual language, drawing on his expressive, emotionally charged painting and sculptural practice to explore the complexities of identity and representation in contemporary life. Paul actively encourages collaboration with other artists and by introducing artists that could collaborate with each other.
Together Paul and Jeni, work directly with various universities researching the application of AI within this field.
Julia Gabbay and Eleanor Wardle each bring a unique blend, perfect to the intentions of the studio. They share the same values and have both run their own businesses in the Art industry. Julia and Eleanor lead the Activation Studio - making the magic happen for clients intent on social impact for good. Julia in research and sales and Eleanor with brand collaboration and Site Production.
Together, they are committed to the belief that the Arts and Humanities can, and must, play a vital role in shaping a more equitable future. Through collaboration with academic institutions, cultural partners, and fellow creatives across disciplines, Buchanan Christie creates space for work that is not only seen, but also felt, questioned, and shared. It is a studio grounded in the idea that culture belongs to everyone, and the individual, when reimagined, can be a site of both reflection and transformation.
They all actively encourage you to contact them with ideas, however big or small. Just send a message, however garbled info@buchananchristie.com or WhatsApp / Call +44(0) 7803 286356
Meet The Team
Jeni Weinberger
Creative Director
Jeni Weinberger is a cultural strategist and curator with over two decades of experience across the global art world. With a career spanning high-end galleries, major auction houses, and independent curatorial leadership, she brings a rare combination of commercial insight, conceptual rigour, and social purpose to the contemporary arts landscape.
Jeni is the Creative Lead at Buchanan Christie, a pioneering studio exploring the evolving role of humanity through the lens of technology, ethics, and equity. Alongside this, she is currently engaged in research examining how the arts and emerging technologies can be harnessed for social good, with particular focus on access, representation, and the future of cultural participation.
Jeni’s early career unfolded in London’s Mayfair. She later founded and directed her own gallery for over 20 years, building an international platform for contemporary artists and exhibiting at leading art fairs across London, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Her recent return to academia, studying Ethics & AI at LSE and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford, marks a shift toward cultural innovation, collaboration, and systems-thinking. Today, she operates at the intersection of arts, technology, and activism; developing strategies and partnerships that support a more inclusive, thoughtful, and ethically driven creative sector.
Paul Wright
Fine Artist
Paul Wright is a British painter whose dynamic, gestural portraits explore the emotional and psychological depth of the human figure. With works in major International public and private collections. Wright has built a reputation for capturing character through bold mark-making and expressive colour. His work is held in private and corporate collections worldwide and exhibited in both the UK and the US, where he maintains an active collector base.
Wright is the Fine Art Lead at Buchanan Christie Studio, an independent research and production space committed to exploring how emerging technologies, particularly AI, can be harnessed for artistic innovation and social impact. The studio’s ethos centres on curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that traditional craft can evolve meaningfully through critical engagement with new tools.
He is currently expanding his practice through interdisciplinary collaboration, working with artists across film, music, sculpture, literature, and painting to explore how creative exchange can enrich artistic process, and whether such collaborations, when combined with AI, can meaningfully serve the public good.
His archive collection is available for sale through this website. Your purchase of any of these goes towards funding the research of development of these Social Impact projects.
Julia Gabbay
Research and Sales
Julia Gabbay offers a uniquely creative and commercially astute approach for Private Estates looking to elevate and energise their arts and sculpture programs.
Her career has been immersed in curating, sales, and positioning art in both traditional and digital spaces, giving her the insight to transform heritage environments into contemporary cultural destinations. Her background fuses interior design, strategic sales, and audience engagement—giving her the tools to develop events that are not only visually compelling but also commercially viable and creatively ambitious. Passionate about pushing boundaries while respecting context, Julia specialises in delivering cutting-edge, artist-led experiences that resonate with modern audiences while enhancing the cultural identity of historic spaces. She is the ideal collaborator for Private Estates looking to evolve their public offering with fresh, forward-thinking, and distinctive programming.
Eleanor Wardle
Corporate & Brand Partnership and Production
Eleanor Leads the onsite delivery and works with Brands and Partners to deliver exceptional in person experiences. Eleanor has dedicated nearly 20 years to the art industry, cultivating a deep understanding of both its creative and commercial landscapes. She is the founder and owner of a well-established gallery located in the picturesque Cotswolds, which has been a vibrant part of the local arts scene for over 12 years. In addition to her gallery work, Eleanor is also the co-founder and director of a successful art fair company that produces large-scale events in both London and the Cotswolds, attracting a wide range of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.
Her extensive background spans event management, complex logistics, and strategic corporate partnerships, making her a respected figure in the industry. Eleanor combines her operational expertise with an insightful curatorial eye, ensuring that each event and exhibition she leads is executed with both precision and artistic integrity.
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