Tosca Ruggieri
Tosca Ruggieri is an independent art historian and museum educator known for her engaging, narrative-driven approach to art history. Raised between France and Italy, she brings a distinctly European perspective and a lifelong passion for the visual arts to her lectures and tours. She holds degrees from EPHE-Sorbonne in Paris and King's College London. Before founding Art with Tosca, she gained extensive experience working for a prominent art collector in Paris and in leading London galleries, developing a deep understanding of both scholarly research and the art market.
Based in Washington, D.C., Tosca presents a wide-ranging program of lectures and curates private, in-depth museum tours, particularly at the National Gallery of Art. Her work guides audiences through masterworks spanning the Italian Renaissance to the modern era, offering fresh insight into some of the most celebrated artists in Western art history. Through her lectures and personalized tours, Tosca invites audiences on intellectually rich and accessible journeys, weaving together historical context, vivid storytelling, and a deep appreciation for the artists, patrons, and ideas that shaped centuries of artistic production. Her aim is to make art history both enriching and approachable, fostering moments of discovery, connection, and lasting enjoyment.