CURATING & CONSULTING
ABOUT
SKILLS, EXPERIENCES & MORE
Born in Riga (Latvia) and now based in the Netherlands, I bring a cross-disciplinary perspective to my work in the arts. With a background in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Tilburg University) and a Master’s in Heritage, Museum and Curatorial Studies (University of Amsterdam), I approach the curation of art with social awareness and an eye for context.
I’ve worked in various cultural institutions, shaping exhibitions from concept to installation. My experience also includes teaching and research roles in academia, which sharpened my skills in research, project coordination, and education.
But more than just credentials, what I offer is a way of thinking – curious, interdisciplinary, and always attentive to how culture is constructed, shown, and experienced. Whether working on an exhibition, a public program, or a research initiative, I value precision, openness, and the pursuit of meaningful work.
What do I bring to you?
Narrative Development
Uncovering and articulating the core themes and stories your exhibition, collection, or project embodies
(Object) Research
Investigating socio-historical and cultural contexts to enrich each object’s significance
Selection & Sequencing
Advising on which pieces to include and how they interact to create a compelling flow
Interpretive Writing & Storytelling
Crafting clear, engaging wall labels, essays, and (audio) guides that engage the mind and touch the heart
Audience Activation
Designing talks, tours, and workshops that inspire questions, foster connection, and leave a lasting impression
Audience Research & Impact Evaluation
Investigating how audiences engage with exhibitions and programs to assess impact, identify needs, and inform future planning.
Strategic Vision & Program Development
Advising on institutional direction – shaping or refining mission and values – to support long-term growth and relevance.
Partnership & Community Engagement
Building relationships with communities, artists, and peer institutions to exchange knowledge and connect with wider publics.
Project Support
Managing timelines, coordinating collaborators, and shaping visual communication to ensure a seamless, cohesive show
Recent Experiences
2024
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Project Manager / Assistant Curator
Exhibition: Nightmares and colonial fantasies: from Canberra to Tilburg with Once Upon a Time in Australia
Tilburg University, Law School
2024
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Curator-in-training
Exhibition: De Grote Vakantietentoonstelling [The Great Holiday Exhibition]
Design Museum Den Bosch
2024
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Curator-in-training
Exhibition: Dance – design van een cultuur [Dance – design of a culture]
Design Museum Den Bosch
2024
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Curator-in-training
Exhibition: Mannen, vrouwen en hun apparaten [Men, women and their devices]
Design Museum Den Bosch
2024
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Project Manager (University of Amsterdam, course project)
Exhibition: Johannes N. Helstone: Suriname in beweging [Johannes Nicolaas Helstone: Suriname in motion]
Allard Pierson Museum of Antiquities
2023
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Curator-in-training
Exhibition: Soulmates. Fotografie van Erwin Olaf tot Mous Lamrabat [Soulmates. Photography from Erwin Olaf to Mous Lamrabat]
Stedelijk Museum Breda
Publication
Terēze Lība
“I have been tamed by the stone,” Emma Jääskeläinen reveals to me during our conversation at the opening of Slo Mo Mother. The exhibition aptly embodies this sentiment. It is a deliberate journey towards slowing down, learning to care and value the mundane.
Upon entering the enchanting Gothic exhibition space of the Vleeshal Center for Contemporary Art, the viewer is greeted with a range of colossal yet leisurely marble stones…
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