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

Leadership, Institutional & Strategic Development

  • 15 years of experience directing four public arts 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 institutional mergers, governance 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.

  • Deeply familiar with Nordic public administrations and workplace environments.

Board & Advisory Work

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.

An art gallery with framed artwork on light gray walls, a wooden parquet floor, and a white bench in the foreground. The ceiling has track lighting illuminating the art pieces.
A black-and-white comic-style illustration titled 'How to Look at Looking,' depicting various artistic concepts. It includes an eye with an eye chart and diagram, a sheet of paper explaining visual perception, and four cartoon birds labeled 'Reactionary,' 'Progressive,' 'Picture-Artist,' and 'Abstract Painter,' each with words related to their style. There are also smaller illustrations of a girl, a man on a horse, an eye, and several quotes about art and perception. The text discusses how humans see and interpret images and art.

Courtesy: Ad Reinhardt Foundation, David Zwirner, Malmö Konsthall. Photo: Helene Toresdotter.