Of Affinity
Care for collections and creative practices.
Supporting the long-term stewardship of collections and creative practices through organization, documentation, and strategic guidance.
We manage the physical and digital life of artworks, archives, and ephemera while developing systems that support their long-term stewardship.
Our Services
Our work is grounded in archival methodology, research, and long-term planning. We partner with artists, collectors, estates, and institutions to develop thoughtful systems for organizing, documenting, and caring for collections and creative practices
Each engagement is tailored to the specific needs and context of the collection or practice.
Work With Us
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We develop clear systems for organizing, documenting, and preserving artworks, archives, and related materials. These systems support accessibility, research, and the long-term continuity of collections and creative practices across both physical and digital environments.
Services include:Collection assessments and inventories
Intellectual and physical arrangement of archival materials
Metadata development and cataloguing frameworks
Documentation standards and workflow design
DocumentationPhotographic documentation of artworks and archival materials
Image production for digital archives, publications, press, and insurance
Condition documentation and record preparation
Digital Asset Management:Digital asset management systems and file structuring
File naming conventions and metadata standards
Digital workflow design for artworks, photographs, and documents
Software selection and cloud-based archive setup
Training for ongoing archive stewardship
Private and Vernacular Archives:Organization and description of personal and family archives
Narrative-based archival organization
Digitization of photographs, documents, and ephemera
Memory preservation and documentation support
Our approach balances accuracy, clarity, and context, ensuring materials are recorded and positioned for long-term care and future use.
Artist Studios & Estates:We work with artists, studios, and estates to bring structure and continuity to complex creative practices. Our work supports the organization, documentation, and long-term care of artworks, studio materials, and archival records, serving both ongoing active practice and long-term legacy planning.
Services include:
Studio assessments and archive integration
Inventory management of artworks and materials
Organization of studio records and documentation
Cataloguing and metadata development for bodies of work
Preparation and care of legacy materials
Estate planning support for creative assets
Transition planning for studios and collections
We establish sustainable systems that support research access, collection management, and the long-term care of an artist’s work and archive over time.
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We support exhibitions, publications, and research-driven initiatives through thoughtful behind-the-scenes coordination. Our work centers on documentation, coordination, and workflow design to ensure projects unfold with clarity and care.
Services include:
Artwork documentation and photographic coordination
Timeline and checklist development
Inventory tracking and documentation workflows
Liaising with curators, registrars, and art handlers
Exhibition and loan coordination
Condition reporting and record preparation
We develop clear processes that support the presentation, movement, and documentation of works across time.
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We offer strategic guidance to collectors, estates, and institutions in the care, development, and long-term planning of collections. Our work supports informed decision-making through research, planning, and thoughtfully developed organizational structures.
Services include:
Strategic collection assessment
Organizational and archival systems design
Acquisition research and due diligence
Inventory and cataloguing systems
Exhibition and loan planning
Succession and estate planning collaboration
We work discreetly and collaboratively to ensure collections are documented and prepared for long-term care across time.
About Us
Supporting collections and creative practices across time.
Of Affinity is a Los Angeles–based studio founded by Caitlin Lennon and Julia Young Holladay. Our work spans artists’ studios, private collections, estates, and institutional contexts. We support artists, collectors, estates, and institutions in the long-term care and development of collections and creative practices through documentation, organization, and strategic guidance.
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Our approach is grounded in archival methodology, research, and careful observation. We develop systems that clarify relationships among works, materials, and documentation while respecting the unique context of each collection or creative practice.
We work collaboratively and discreetly, tailoring each engagement to the needs of the client and the long-term continuity of the collection or practice. Our goal is not only preservation, but the creation of structures that support visibility, understanding, and long-term care.
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Creative work accumulates meaning over time through its relationships to objects, records, and context. We develop systems and structures that help collections and creative practices remain accessible, coherent, and sustainable.
Our work includes archival organization, documentation frameworks, and strategic advisory support, ensuring collections are thoughtfully organized and positioned for ongoing use and research across time.
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• Artists and artist studios
• Private collectors and family collections
• Estates and foundations
• Galleries and cultural institutions
• Research-driven and exhibition-based projects
Engagements range from focused advisory engagements to comprehensive archival and organizational projects.
We welcome conversations about collections, practices, and long-term care.
Contact Us
For project inquiries or consultation requests, please share a brief description of your needs and context.
We review all inquiries thoughtfully and typically respond within 2–3 business days.