Karl Sakas (born 1982) is a railroad art collector, independent historian, and writer. Professionally, Karl is a business advisor for firms worldwide.
The Sakas Collection currently contains ~85 artworks from 1880–2026. Works include paintings, drawings, prints, and fine art photographs.
Karl is writing his fifth book, Getting Into Art: How to Collect Art at Your Own Pace. Designed for a non-railroad audience, the goal is to make art collecting more accessible. His articles appear in publications like Railroad Heritage and Railroad History, as well as online.
Drawing on his decades of marketing experience, he enjoys helping early-career artists develop in their careers—and enjoys helping raise the profile of under-appreciated historic artists.
Karl lives in North Carolina but travels worldwide to see art and meet other art enthusiasts. You can connect with him on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram.