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Photography and philosophy define my being to the world.

Professionally, I have been active in the field of contemporary art, whether in relation to health, science, or education. I have directed art programs and institutions, curated many exhibitions, edited books, filed archives and created anarchives.

What matters to me is to stay close to the intention of the artist and focus on the meaning of the artwork, as it is an instrument for the transformation of the world.

I have studied photography at the International Center of Photography in New York and history of art at the University College of London before learning hands-on exemplary curatorial practices working at the Museum of Modern Art. I lead independent curatorial projects for many years and worked for galleries and institutions, gathering experience in project management and funding, handling large collections and addressing the question of the archive, as well as developing educational programs.

 

Searching to understand the perceptual impact of electronic images on our consciousness has been the focus of my doctoral thesis. Conflicts about the precedence of text over image is a false dilemma covering up the politics of knowledge, to understand images as articulations of thoughts is about establishing a blueprint for its reversal.

what I am currently up to...

  • 25 avr. 2024, 11:50 – 14:00 UTC+2
    Carouge, Rue Saint-Joseph 16, 1227 Carouge, Switzerland
    Cet atelier de deux heures propose aux professionnel.les de collaborer à la cartographie de l'image dans toute sa multiplicité.
  • 08 mai 2023, 10:00 – 12 mai 2023, 22:00
    Robion, Robion, France
    A unique international program to explore the relevance of Flusser’s thinking for our understanding of digital culture and how his positions can be critically honored today. The program is open to students, researchers and young professionals from various fields of media studies, art and technology.
  • 28 avr. 2023, 11:00 – 12:45
    Bellevue, Webster University Geneva, 1294 Bellevue, Switzerland
    Part of the Creativity and Innovation Week at Webster University Geneva, the media department presents Mediated Intimacies, with Dr Elisabeth Carnegie. Dr Anne-laure Oberson and Dr Francesco Arese Visconti.
  • 20 avr. 2023, 09:00 – 21 avr. 2023, 16:50
    Digital Society Initiative, UZH, Rämistrasse 69, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
    This two-day symposium brings together scholars and artists with experience of working at the intersection of disciplines such as digital humanities, digital art history, cultural and media studies, digital visual studies, deep learning and computer vision.

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