Raffaella Matrone is a curator, writer and researcher for contemporary art.
Currently based in London, she specializes in supporting emerging and established artists, aiming to develop their careers through bespoke management services, curating exhibitions and writing of critical texts for their work, whether independently or through the collaboration with cultural platforms.
As an independent curator, her research focuses on the sense of belonging and identity, exploring the meaning of ‘place’ as a physical and abstract entity that is informed by a relation of people, culture, language and tradition. This interest is currently expanding on the Italian Diaspora and cultures of the South of Italy, including but not limited to traditions and folklore, such as superstition and magic.
Interested in bridging cultures and fostering international dialogue, she has curated exhibitions in the UK, Austria, Germany and Costa Rica, as well as supporting the work of individual artists.
Work history
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Curator & Studio AdministratorDerry Moore Photography
London, United KingdomFreelance
• Studio and project administration.
• Archiving; preserving and giving access to both digital and physical photographs and account records
• Assisting on photoshoots and photograph management using Adobe Photoshop & Bridge and scanning using Silverfast 8.
• Having an understanding of copyright and compliance
• Undertaking and providing an excellent research enquiry service
• Maintain an interest in current developments in archives, informing best practice
• Maintain and build catalogue database systems using excel
• Maintain social media platforms
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Gallery AssistantVO Curations
- London, United KingdomInternship
• Setting up the new space '12th Floor' in Waterloo
• Artist research
• Minor admin tasks
• Selecting books for the 12th Floor Bookstore
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Skills
- Project Management
- Art Direction
- Teamworking
- Public Relations
- Foreign Languages
- Public Speaking
- Art History
- Arts Marketing
- Curating
- Archiving Images
Education
MA Curating and CollectionsChelsea College of Arts (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree in Curating and Collections at Chelsea College of Arts, part of the University of Arts London.
Curating the ContemporaryGoldsmiths, University of London
- Italy
First edition of the summer school / short course 'Curating the Contemporary at the British School at Rome'.
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