my studiolo
A studiolo (Italian for “small study room”) originated in Renaissance Italy as an intimate sanctuary within a patron’s court—a place to read, write, and showcase timeless art alongside curiosities gathered from across the world, all within an uninterrupted study. Though rooted in the 15th century, the spirit of the studiolo lives on today in quiet corners and digital screens alike, where culture, learning, and inspiration intertwine. This enduring legacy has shaped my practice, infusing every project with purpose and vision. Here you can find a portfolio of professional landmarks.
BACKGROUND & COMPETENCES
15 years of experience directing four institutions—Kunsthal Aarhus, Malmö Konsthall, Fondazione Modena Arti Visive (now part of Fondazione Ago), and Index – The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation. These venues span 500–3,000 m² and welcome up to 200,000 visitors annually.
Leadership, Institutional & Strategic Development
15 years of experience directing four institutions — Kunsthal Aarhus, Fondazione Modena Arti Visive (now part of Fondazione Ago), Malmö Konsthall, and Index – The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation. These venues span 500–3,000 m² and welcome up to 200,000 visitors annually.
Proven leadership of structural mergers, governance design, and capacity building, as well as strategic positioning through international partnerships, funding strategies, and public outreach initiatives.
Led the merger that created Fondazione Modena Arti Visive, uniting three distinct institutions across four buildings—including a postgraduate school for advanced studies in photography and curatorial practice—and aligning operations, staffing, programmes, and collections.
Public Administration & Nordic Work Cultures
Deep familiarity with Danish and broader Nordic public administrations and workplace environments.
Board & Advisory Work
Since 2023: Mentor at Billedkunstnernes Forbund (Danish Visual Artists).
Since 2021: Board member of the independent art centre Simian (Copenhagen).
2016–18: Member of the Study Council at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen (appointed by the Ministry of Culture).
Publishing & Writing
Authored essays and interviews in numerous artists’ catalogues, art journals and magazines such as Artforum International, Flash Art, Texte zur Kunst, Afterall, Vogue Italia, and STIR World.
Edited and published books for Buchhandlung Walther König (Cologne), Mousse Publishing (Milan), Hatje Cantz (Berlin), among others.
Teaching
2007–2011: Full-time Lecturer in Curatorial & Museum Studies, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna.
Courtesy: Ad Reinhardt Foundation, David Zwirner, Malmö Konsthall. Photo: Photo: Helene Toresdotter.