I am an independent curator, art entrepreneur, and event organizer, dedicated to merging art and creativity with personal development and nature's inherent wisdom, with the goal of inspiring positive societal change.
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I founded SOPRA SOTTO in 2022, as an interdisciplinary art residency and embodied, creative think tank.
I currently divide my time between Amsterdam and Tuscany, I run the SOPRA SOTTO art residency since 2022. The intention is to bring together artists, creators, thinkers, and visionaries from diverse backgrounds to collectively address the pressing issues of our time.
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I believe that artists are mirrors and culture shapers of society, with the power to create new narratives. I view art as a tool for reflection and critical inquiry, as well as for connection and individual and collective healing. At SOPRA SOTTO, art becomes a means to challenge current realities, reimagine alternative futures, and inspire positive change. By harnessing art as a potent tool for exploration, research, communication, and education, the project strives to reimagine alternative futures in our digital age and beyond, for both the community and the collective.
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Rooted in reconnecting with oneself, others, and nature, the SOPRA SOTTO art residency fosters collaboration and cross-pollination between residents. In addition to artist residencies, SOPRA SOTTO also offers creative/wellness retreats (open to everyone, not just artists) and tailor-made art tours and travel experiences in Tuscany and beyond (upcoming art trips to Japan in 2025).
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With plans to evolve the residency into a nomadic program, I aim to host longer, seasonal residencies that culminate in exhibitions and educational programs for adults and children, rooted in the creative processes, insights, and lived experiences of the participants.
My journey has taken me from Amsterdam to Los Angeles, Berlin, and Tuscany. I gained valuable knowledge by starting my career in the art market, working at several established galleries, after which I went on to work independently. I founded several successful ventures like Art Tours Berlin, where I managed a team of 8 art guides leading public and private gallery tours, as as well hosting a variety of art events, such as gallery dinners, panel talks and exhibitions. During that period I also started AXS ART, a curatorial project and online gallery connecting emerging artists to young collectors. In recent years, I have shifted my focus from the art market to a more conceptual and process-based approach to working in the realm of art. My attention is now directed towards dialogue and the exchange of ideas with and between artists, rather than solely on artistic output and materialized results. I spend my time working on various projects, from organizing exhibitions and art events to creative retreats and especially interdisciplinary art residencies. Through my wide range of experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of how to approach art and creativity as potential tools for positive change. In addition to my focus on art residencies, I organize regular retreats centered on creativity and inner work, believing that positive societal change begins from within. I am currently exploring ways to integrate residencies with wellness retreats, where artistic exploration intertwines effortlessly with personal development.
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