I see photography as a powerful artistic means that is often constrained by pre-established formats. I am eager to discover works by lens-based artists that are into cross-disciplinarity and are thinking outside the box. In turn I can offer an honest, regardful and open-minded reading of your work.

Paola Paleari
Freelance Author, Editor and Curator, Copenhagen (DK)

www.paolapaleari.net

LANGUAGES

Italian
English
Danish

TAILOR-MADE MENTORING

Yes
Date Local Time
Europe/Copenhagen
No scheduled sessions at the moment

Paola Paleari

“I think the portfolio review is quite a controversial format. On the one hand, it is a precious meeting opportunity for both the artist and the reviewer, on the other, its speed-date configuration can at times turn it into an awkward experience. My belief is, however, that Portfolio Dialogue can encourage a more focussed and profitable encounter on both parts due to its in-depth approach. 

In my opinion, photography is the most powerful language of our days, and yet it often suffers from an autarchic and self-referential approach when it comes to channeling it into the art world. For this reason, I am especially interested in lens-based artists who employ photography critically in the light of contemporary culture and have the arts at large as an operating frame."

Paola Paleari is an Italian freelance author, editor and curator, currently based in Copenhagen.

After her Master in Design at Politecnico di Milano in 2009, she picked up a childhood passion and studied Photography in Rome. From then on, she has worked in the art field, collaborating with various galleries and private and public institutions.

From 2013 to 2018, she covered the position of Deputy Editor at YET magazine, a Swiss publication dedicated to contemporary photography. This experience was fundamental to her understanding of the environment of artistic photography and has given her a personal insight into both its considerable potential and structural limits.

In 2017, she joined FSK - Foreningen for Samtidskunst (The Danish Association for Contemporary Art) with which she explores innovative and alternative ways of presenting art through a hands-on approach. With FSK, Paola organised and curated EC1 24H Copenhagen 2018, an exhibition project based on the concepts of temporality and “art in the making” with 22 different shows executed along 22 days.

Paola has curated several exhibitions internationally and has written numerous texts for books, catalogues and shows. Her essays, interviews and reviews are regularly published in assorted magazines. Furthermore, she has been a portfolio reviewer at Voies Off in Arles, Chobi Mela in Dhaka, ISSP - International Summer School of Photography and Copenhagen Photo Festival, as well as a jury member at Duesseldorf Photo Weekend and Riga Photography Biennial.

Agata Stoinska
Photographer / Founder & Chief Editor, BLOW Photo & D-Light Studios, Dublin (IE) 

In 2019, I'm particularly looking for participants for our new mentoring photo book programme, FUSE, which will give artists deep insight into the process of making their own photo book.

 
Andreas Müller-Pohle
Media artist / Editor and Publisher of European Photography, Berlin (DE) 

You may be a beginner or an experienced artist – there is always the challenge and chance to move higher. I am committed to helping you make this move happen.

 
Ari Saarto
Photographer / Lecturer, Helsinki (FI) 

My aim is to support emerging artists, including students, working in a field related to photography or video. I can provide valuable insight into artistic practices and assist in all stages of your creative process from initial conceptualization to the verbalization of your work.

 
Arja Miller
Chief Curator, EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo (FI) 

I am curious to know your thoughts and excited to see your work. I am happy to mentor and facilitate your projects, share my contacts, and give feedback on your work whether you are an emerging young photographer or a more established artist.

 
Beate Cegielska
Director, Galleri Image, Aarhus (DK) 

I am always looking for new talents and interesting artists who are making special and unique work.

 
Christoph Tannert
Artistic Director, Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin (DE) 

I am currently curating exhibitions on young photography for 2018 and 2019. I am mainly interested in reviewing creative photography, documentary photography and photojournalism.

 
Elda Harrington & Silvia Mangialardi
Encuentros Abiertos - Festival de la Luz, Buenos Aires (AR) 

We might provide artists with an opportunity to exhibit and participate at the Encuentros Abiertos in Argentina and many other exhibitions or projects that we curate for different institutions around the world.

 
Elizabeth Avedon
Independent Curator; and Writer, New York (US) 

Having worked with many of photography’s past icons, I am now interested to review the work of emerging photographers who will someday shape the future of photography.

 
Finn Thrane
Independent Writer / Photography Mentor / Curator / Artist, Kerteminde (DK)  

I’m interested in all types of independent and innovative photography, conceptual as well as subjective documentary.

As a specialty, I’m offering advice and introductory essays to photobooks in progress.

 
Hannah Frieser & Charles Guice
Converging Perspectives & The Center for Photography at Woodstock (US) 

We are actively seeking an international mix of artists who are at a critical point of their career and would benefit from exposure through exhibitions and essays.

 
Hannamari Shakya
Photo Editor, Creative Director & Publisher, Raw View Editions, Helsinki (FI) 

With a versatile background in documentary storytelling, my focus is on how to build a stronger narrative, whether it is a book project or an essay. I am very curious to review projects with an in-depth and personal approach.

 
Irina Chmyreva
Art Director, PhotoVisa, International Festival of Photography, Krasnodar Region (RU) 

I am looking for work that might be exhibited at the PhotoVisa festival and published in resources that I am connected with.

 
Jean-Christophe Godet
Director, Guernsey Photography Festival (GG) 

I am interested in discovering and helping new talents to develop, but I also like working closely with established artists who want some honest and constructive feedback about new projects.

 
Jennifer Murray
Executive Director, Filter Photo, Chicago (US) 

With a curatorial and educators background, I can provide creative feedback on project-based work from both emerging and established artists.

 
Jens Friis
Publisher & Editor, KATALOG, Kerteminde (DK) 

I will discuss your work and give you advice on how to develop as an artist. I may hook you up with the right people to reach your goals and perhaps even facilitate publication in the magazine KATALOG.

 
Katrín Elvarsdóttir
Photographic Artist & Curator / Co-Director, The Icelandic Photography Festival, Reykjavík (IS) 

I can advise both upcoming and established artists on how to further develop their work as well as provide assistance with exhibition possibilities in Iceland. As a photographic artist and a curator, I can share my experience from both sides.

 
Laura Pressley
Executive Director, CENTER, Santa Fe, New Mexico (US) 

I am excited to work with all types of artists and can offer strategies on editing and sequencing your work for submissions to grants, awards, and more. Currently, I am looking for projects for our expanding Review Santa Fe Photo Festival program and exhibitions.

 
Maarten Schilt
Schilt Publishing & Schilt Gallery, Amsterdam (NL) 

We do not only publish books and market those through our offices in the USA, the UK and The Netherlands but also actively work together with our artists to help them with their careers.

 
Malcolm Dickson
Director, Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow (UK) 

Advice will be given on where to go next or how to develop your practice on the basis of the work seen/routes into photography/getting your work out.

 
Marc Prüst
Photography Consultant / Curator / Artistic Director, Hoofddorp (NL) 

I am interested in long term projects with a documentary background. My approach is analytical, in-depth, and honest.

 
Moritz Neumüller
The Curatorship, PhotoIreland Festival, Aarhus Photobookweek, IED Madrid (AT/ES) 

As a reviewer, I am interested in seeing contemporary work made by photographers and media artists from around the world, especially documentary, social and conceptual work.

 
Natasha Egan
Executive Director, Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (US) 

I look at work from around the world for possible exhibition, collecting, or educational programming. I am drawn to work that is layered - visually or conceptually - and push the boundaries of traditional photography.

 
Peggy Sue Amison
Artistic Director, East Wing, Dubai (UAE) 

As a reviewer, I see my role as both a sounding board, a strategist for the development of the work and a professional who can provide valuable insight into ways artists can strengthen their work.

 
Pirkko Siitari
Head of Exhibitions, HAM - Helsinki Art Museum, Helsinki (FI) 

I am interested in reviewing many kinds of artworks, no matter what medium is used. I can also assist artists with practical advice and information about the art scene, people or institutions.

 
Sheyi Bankale
Curator of Next Level Projects & Editor of Next Level magazine, London (UK) 

I am able to assist photo artists through publishing work in Next Level Magazine, monographs, and selection towards international photography exhibitions curated by Next Level Projects.

 
Walter Bergmoser
Professor / Curator / Artist, Berlin (DE) 

I can help artists who are either at the very early stages of conceptualising a project, in the process of producing a project or have finalised a project and need to take it into the realm of exhibitions, festivals and publishing.

 

AddToAny