Mariagrazia Costantino

Independent art curator, critic and writer

Italy

About

I have worked in Rome, Beijing and Shanghai. Thanks to my in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture and language, since 2002 I have had an active role in promoting the exchange between the Chinese contemporary art scene and International circuit of galleries and Museums. My academic research has been largely dedicated to the analysis of cross-cultural visual practices and global media, including film and television. I am interested in sustainable technology, information fluxes and open access to resources. At the moment I am committed to the reinforcement of my critical vision of the world.

Experience

  • Adjunct Associate Professor at Università di Catania
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Creative strategist – Storytelling for www.krilldesign.net at Competenze Distintive
    Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

  • Myself (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Art curator, film critic and writer
      Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    • Freelance curator
      Jan 2016 - Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Amongst the main projects: 2016 "TUTORIALS - Moving Images and a User's Guide from China" A collective exhibition featuring multimedia works by Fang Lu, Guan Xiao, Li Ming, Liu Chuang, Liu Shiyuan, Lu Yang, Tao Hui, Xu Zhen Ye Linghan, Yu Honglei, the Pino Pascali Museum Foundation, Polignano a Mare, Bari (Italy). 2017 ORACLE An installation by Michele Giangrande, Batteria Gullì, Reggio Calabria (Italy). 2018 CRITICAL LANDSCAPES A photography exhibition featuring works by Weng Fen and Zhang Kechun, the International Center of Photography, Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, Palermo (Italy).

  • Artistic Director at OCAT - OCT Contemporary Art Terminal
    Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs

    Curatorship of major group exhibitions and organisation of public education activities such as lectures, conferences and screenings; Team development and communication with other departments; Reporting results and prospective projects to the board of executives; Drawing up and editing of catalogues, guidebooks contents and web contents; Establishment of partnerships and exchange programmes with Museums and Art Centers; Activity of fundraising and individuation of potential sponsors; Networking with the local and international art scene; Budget development and verification of costs; Liaising with local and international press.

  • Visiting Scholar at SOAS
    Nov 2010 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Programme of Academic Hospitality for Ph.D. research