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Thinking about how we can move towards more inclusive, diverse curation which looks beyond the standard networks of artists and actors

Why’s it interesting?

In an era where capitalism pushes us towards greater and greater uniformity, the importance of diverse, inclusive cultural curation that involves grassroots actors and ideas feels more necessary than ever before.

By bringing together perspectives from major festivals (Bethany Amber Andrzejak of Le Guess Who? and Sónar by Day curator and booker Ikram Bouloum), representatives from storied cultural institutions (María Berríos from Barcelona’s MACBA) and DIY alternative venues (Maguette Dieng of FOC and Jokkoo Collective), this discussion looks to build a complete picture of where cultural curation stands in 2025.  How healthy is our current ecosystem? How can we curate more diverse, inclusive events? What can we do to better serve our audiences? How can the sector escape traditional networks and narratives and learn from the grassroots? And what does the future hold for curation?

You’ll like this if you like…

Complaining that every festival has the same lineup, DIY venues, special commissions, unique one-off events, turning up early and staying up late to catch your favourite local artists.