About
Giraffe & Elephant
Art House


ART DEALER, CONSULTANT + CURATOR
Lissa is passionate about helping you discover new Artists + build a unique Art collection reflecting your personal aesthetic.
Lissa M. Kivisto - Founder
Lissa earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Kansas and later attended Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, where she earned certifications in Art + Business and Contemporary Art. This experience deepened her passion for creativity and art. Before founding Giraffe & Elephant, she served as Owner and Director of Gallery KH in Chicago’s River North District, building strong relationships with renowned artists.
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Lissa also worked as Assistant Art Director at Mary Bell Galleries and KM Fine Arts, gaining key insights into gallery operations. With over 15 years in the industry, she now specializes in connecting clients, collectors, and artists globally, using her eye for emerging talent and deep industry knowledge to meet clients’ art needs.

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Lissa also worked as Assistant Art Director at Mary Bell Galleries and KM Fine Arts, gaining key insights into gallery operations. With over 15 years in the industry, she now specializes in connecting clients, collectors, and artists globally, using her eye for emerging talent and deep industry knowledge to meet clients’ art needs.
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Lissa also worked as Assistant Art Director at Mary Bell Galleries and KM Fine Arts, gaining key insights into gallery operations. With over 15 years in the industry, she now specializes in connecting clients, collectors, and artists globally, using her eye for emerging talent and deep industry knowledge to meet clients’ art needs.
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Thank you for visiting G&E Art House.
Gallery KH – Chicago, IL
KM Fine Arts – West Hollywood, CA
G&E Art House – Summerlin, NV

ART HOUSE
Thank you for visiting G&E Art House.
Gallery KH – Chicago, IL
KM Fine Arts – West Hollywood, CA
G&E Art House – Summerlin, NV
ART HOUSE
Thank you for visiting G&E Art House.
Gallery KH – Chicago, IL
KM Fine Arts – West Hollywood, CA
G&E Art House – Summerlin, NV