SPEAKER PROFILES
ALAN CHUNG
One Bite Design Studio
Alan Cheung is co-founder of One Bite Design Studio, Hong Kong’s first B-Corp certified architecture firm, recognized for its sustainable and community-centered approach.
One Bite Design Studio
Alan Cheung is co-founder of One Bite Design Studio, Hong Kong’s first B-Corp certified architecture firm, recognized for its sustainable and community-centered approach.
ALLIE BASHUCK
Goat Farm
Allie Bashuk is Design & Creative Director at Goat Farm, a multidisciplinary cultural center in Atlanta dedicated to contemporary and experimental art.
Goat Farm
Allie Bashuk is Design & Creative Director at Goat Farm, a multidisciplinary cultural center in Atlanta dedicated to contemporary and experimental art.
ANA ROMAN
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Ana Roman, Artistic Superintendent and curator, works on the artistic and institutional vision of Instituto Tomie Ohtake, a major cultural institution in São Paulo dedicated to contemporary visual arts and their links with education, architecture, and design.
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Ana Roman, Artistic Superintendent and curator, works on the artistic and institutional vision of Instituto Tomie Ohtake, a major cultural institution in São Paulo dedicated to contemporary visual arts and their links with education, architecture, and design.
ANABEL LLOPIS
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
Anabel Llopis is the Executive Director of the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District, where she leads district strategy, public-realm initiatives, and cultural programming for one of Miami Beach’s most significant pedestrian corridors.
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
Anabel Llopis is the Executive Director of the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District, where she leads district strategy, public-realm initiatives, and cultural programming for one of Miami Beach’s most significant pedestrian corridors.
ANASTASIIA BARYSHNIKOVA
Le Cube Garges
Anastasiia Baryshnikova is the artistic programming manager at Le Cube Garges, a cultural and digital innovation hub dedicated to interdisciplinary artistic practices in Garges-lès-Gonesse.
Le Cube Garges
Anastasiia Baryshnikova is the artistic programming manager at Le Cube Garges, a cultural and digital innovation hub dedicated to interdisciplinary artistic practices in Garges-lès-Gonesse.
ANNA GALLAGHER-ROSS
The Bentway
Anna Gallagher-Ross is Director of Programming at The Bentway, a nonprofit civic organization that reimagines urban space through public art, recreation, and learning.
The Bentway
Anna Gallagher-Ross is Director of Programming at The Bentway, a nonprofit civic organization that reimagines urban space through public art, recreation, and learning.
ARJA MILLER
HAM Helsinki Art Museum
Arja Miller has been director of HAM Helsinki Art Museum and the Helsinki Biennial since 2023. She heads one of the most important art museums in the Nordic countries.
HAM Helsinki Art Museum
Arja Miller has been director of HAM Helsinki Art Museum and the Helsinki Biennial since 2023. She heads one of the most important art museums in the Nordic countries.
CARMEN ZELLA
NOW Art LLC
Carmen Zella is Founder and Chief Curator of NOW Art LLC, a woman-owned public art agency recognized for large-scale projects that activate cities and engage communities.
NOW Art LLC
Carmen Zella is Founder and Chief Curator of NOW Art LLC, a woman-owned public art agency recognized for large-scale projects that activate cities and engage communities.
CLAUDIA RINCON
Flatiron NoMad Partnership
Claudia Rincon leads placemaking and public art initiatives at Flatiron NoMad Partnership, an iconic Manhattan district.
Flatiron NoMad Partnership
Claudia Rincon leads placemaking and public art initiatives at Flatiron NoMad Partnership, an iconic Manhattan district.
EMMANUEL ANGELI
Brussels Major Events
Emmanuel Angeli is a project manager at Brussels Major Events, a non-profit organization that produces major events in public space in Brussels.
Brussels Major Events
Emmanuel Angeli is a project manager at Brussels Major Events, a non-profit organization that produces major events in public space in Brussels.
ÈVE DE GARIE-LAMANQUE
Festival international de jardins
Ève De Garie-Lamanque has been the artistic director of the International Garden Festival since 2022. The largest contemporary garden festival in North America, the International Garden Festival has been presenting site-specific creations in Grand-Métis
Festival international de jardins
Ève De Garie-Lamanque has been the artistic director of the International Garden Festival since 2022. The largest contemporary garden festival in North America, the International Garden Festival has been presenting site-specific creations in Grand-Métis
GABRIELA MOULIN
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Gabriela Moulin, Executive Director, oversees the artistic and institutional vision of Instituto Tomie Ohtake, a major cultural institution in São Paulo dedicated to contemporary visual arts and their links to education, architecture, and design.
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Gabriela Moulin, Executive Director, oversees the artistic and institutional vision of Instituto Tomie Ohtake, a major cultural institution in São Paulo dedicated to contemporary visual arts and their links to education, architecture, and design.
HAN-CHUNG WU
Matsu Biennial
Han-Chung Wu is Chief Curator of the Matsu Biennial, Taiwan’s first biennial developed through a long-term, ten-year artistic vision.
Matsu Biennial
Han-Chung Wu is Chief Curator of the Matsu Biennial, Taiwan’s first biennial developed through a long-term, ten-year artistic vision.
JASPER SANCHEZ
Triennale d’art public de Boston
Jasper A. Sanchez (he/they) is assistant curator of the Boston Public Art Triennial, the city’s first and only organization dedicated to contemporary art in public spaces.
Triennale d’art public de Boston
Jasper A. Sanchez (he/they) is assistant curator of the Boston Public Art Triennial, the city’s first and only organization dedicated to contemporary art in public spaces.
JESSICA KIRSH
Public Art Fund
Jessica Kirsh is a cultural strategist at Public Art Fund, a leading organization dedicated to presenting contemporary art in public spaces across New York City.
Public Art Fund
Jessica Kirsh is a cultural strategist at Public Art Fund, a leading organization dedicated to presenting contemporary art in public spaces across New York City.
JOANNA WARSZA
Hamburg City Curator
Joanna Warsza is City Curator of Hamburg at Hamburg City Curator, a curatorial program dedicated to contemporary art in public spaces.
JULIA CARON GUILLEMETTE
Manif d’art
Julia Caron Guillemette is Assistant Commissioner of Manif d’art, one of Canada’s leading contemporary art biennials and the only winter biennial of its kind in North America.
Manif d’art
Julia Caron Guillemette is Assistant Commissioner of Manif d’art, one of Canada’s leading contemporary art biennials and the only winter biennial of its kind in North America.
JULIE HALL
CAFKA – Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area
Julie Hall is the Executive Director of CAFKA – Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area, an organization that presents temporary contemporary artworks in public spaces across the Waterloo Region.
CAFKA – Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area
Julie Hall is the Executive Director of CAFKA – Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area, an organization that presents temporary contemporary artworks in public spaces across the Waterloo Region.
KENDAL HENRY
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Kendal Henry is Assistant Commissioner of Public Art at the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, where he oversees major public art initiatives across New York City through the Public Art Unit.
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Kendal Henry is Assistant Commissioner of Public Art at the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, where he oversees major public art initiatives across New York City through the Public Art Unit.
LIZA QUIÑONEZ
Street Theory
Liza Quiñonez is a curator and cultural producer, and the founder of Street Theory, an artist-led public art and cultural placekeeping agency.
MICHAEL J. NICHOLS
Downtown Boston Alliance
Michael J. Nichols is President of Downtown Boston Alliance, a business improvement district and urban placemaking leader dedicated to creating a clean, safe, and vibrant downtown Boston.
Downtown Boston Alliance
Michael J. Nichols is President of Downtown Boston Alliance, a business improvement district and urban placemaking leader dedicated to creating a clean, safe, and vibrant downtown Boston.
MIRANDA STEARN
Liverpool Biennial
Miranda Stearn is Head of Programme and Partnerships at Liverpool Biennial, the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art.
Liverpool Biennial
Miranda Stearn is Head of Programme and Partnerships at Liverpool Biennial, the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art.
OLIVIA ANSELL
Luminato Festival
Olivia Ansell is Artistic Director of Luminato Festival, a major festival that transforms Toronto through bold, contemporary, and accessible art experiences open to all.
Luminato Festival
Olivia Ansell is Artistic Director of Luminato Festival, a major festival that transforms Toronto through bold, contemporary, and accessible art experiences open to all.
SEUNGAH LEE
Urban Art Lab Seoul
Seungah Lee is Director of Urban Art Lab Seoul, a research-driven agency operating at the intersection of technology, society, and art.
Urban Art Lab Seoul
Seungah Lee is Director of Urban Art Lab Seoul, a research-driven agency operating at the intersection of technology, society, and art.
TONI SIKES
CODAworx
Toni Sikes is CEO of CODAworx, a global platform dedicated to advancing commissioned and public art worldwide.
CODAworx
Toni Sikes is CEO of CODAworx, a global platform dedicated to advancing commissioned and public art worldwide.
VINCENT ROY
EXMURO art public
Vincent Roy is Co-Executive Director and Artistic Director at EXMURO public art founded in 2007 whose mission is to design, produce, promote, and circulate contemporary art projects in public spaces.
XUEER LA
Purple Roof Public Art
Olivia Ansell is Artistic Director of Luminato Festival, a major festival that transforms Toronto through bold, contemporary, and accessible art experiences open to all.
Purple Roof Public Art
Olivia Ansell is Artistic Director of Luminato Festival, a major festival that transforms Toronto through bold, contemporary, and accessible art experiences open to all.
YULING WANG
Blue Dragon Art Company
Yuling Wang is the founder of Blue Dragon Art Company, a Taipei-based organization specializing in contemporary public art.
Blue Dragon Art Company
Yuling Wang is the founder of Blue Dragon Art Company, a Taipei-based organization specializing in contemporary public art.
YVONNE MONESTIER
Waterfront Toronto
Yvonne Monestier is Program Manager of Public Art at Waterfront Toronto, a public agency dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront.
Waterfront Toronto
Yvonne Monestier is Program Manager of Public Art at Waterfront Toronto, a public agency dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront.