About Pierre-François Galpin
Pierre-François is a curator, writer, and teacher based in Paris, France. His interests overlap between photography, new media, and performance art with a focus on conceptual art, storytelling practices, and sociopolitical issues. He has curated contemporary art exhibitions both in museums and independently in the United States. His writing has been published in such media as YIELD Magazine, The Exhibitionist, Art Practical, and for RITE Editions.
Education
MA Curatorial Practice
California College for the Arts, 2014
MA Regional and Urban Strategy
Sciences Po Paris, 2011
Areas of Expertise
About Pierre-François Galpin
Pierre-François is a curator, writer, and teacher based in Paris, France. His interests overlap between photography, new media, and performance art with a focus on conceptual art, storytelling practices, and sociopolitical issues. He has curated contemporary art exhibitions both in museums and independently in the United States. His writing has been published in such media as YIELD Magazine, The Exhibitionist, Art Practical, and for RITE Editions.
Education
MA Curatorial Practice
California College for the Arts, 2014
MA Regional and Urban Strategy
Sciences Po Paris, 2011
Areas of Expertise
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