Previous experiences | Giovanna Di Giacomo

Selection of projects that I worked on at different institutions,
before starting to work as a freelancer under the name GIOKUNST.

PROJECTS

Concept Development & Authorship - 'Quote from the Streets' Catalogue

I developed the concept of the catalogue of the exhibition 'Quote from the Streets' that takes place at STRAAT Museum. Aditionally, I also wrote the texts of this publication. Published in September 2021 by Lannoo, Copyrights STRAAT.

Co-curation & Coordination - 'Quote from the Streets' Exhibition

I developed the concept and coordinated the production of STRAAT Museum's opening exhibition 'Quote from the Streets'. This show features 153 artworks by 134 artists from 27 nationalities. Opening: October 2020.

Curatorial Research - STRAAT Museum's Collection

I conducted a research about STRAAT's Museum collection, where I interviewed artists, analysed the data and created the collection database, which gave birth to this museum's opening exhibition.

Production & Curation - Mural by Dutch Duo Bier en Brood

I curated and produced a mural by Dutch artists Bier en Brood in São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, Brazil in January 2020. This abstract painting reflects on environmental matters.

Production & Communication - Festival de Músicos de Rua Desvairada

During this Street Musicians' Festival that took place in 2016 at Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo, Brazil, my role was to produce and promote the concerts, as well as a panel discussion about public space's democratization.

Volunteer's Coordination - Kings Spray Street Art Festival

During Kings Spray Street Art Festival 2019 at NDSM-Wharf in Amsterdam, I was responsible for coordinating the team of volunteers. The festival featured 24 artists and was organized by Street Art Today & IJ-Hallen.