

Marisa Caichiolo
Art Curator
A Bit About Me
Marisa Caichiolo is an Argentinian-American artist, curator, and researcher based in Los Angeles since the 1990s. She is the founder and director of Building Bridges Art Exchange, a global non-profit organization that fosters cultural exchanges and critical discussions in contemporary art. Her work focuses on the intersection of social and political changes with cultural production.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Education
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Degrees in Art History and Curatorial Studies
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Doctorate in Art History and Psychology
Founder & Director: Building Bridges Art Exchange (2005–Present)
Marisa Caichiolo established Building Bridges Art Exchange in Los Angeles as a platform for global artistic collaboration, research, and education. The organization hosts residency programs, exhibitions, and critical discourse initiatives involving international artists and scholars.
Biennials
& International Exhibitions
Marisa Caichiolo has served as a curator and advisor for major international biennials, including:
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Casablanca Biennale, Morocco
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Sharjah Biennial, UAE
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Biennial of the Americas, Denver, USA
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Cuenca Biennial, Ecuador
Professional Focus
& Experience
Caichiolo's curatorial projects emphasize the impact of social and political transformations on society. Her work has been featured in prominent institutions worldwide, including:
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MUSA Museo de las Artes, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
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Centro Cultural Kirchner, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Centre for Contemporary Art DOX, Prague, Czech Republic
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Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum, Miami, USA
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Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar
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Sharjah Art Museum, UAE
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Fundación Telefónica, Santiago, Chile
Major Curatorial Projects
DIVERSEARTLA
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Directed and curated the museum and non-profit section of the Los Angeles Art Show for eight consecutive years.
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Collaborated with institutions such as:
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
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MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art)
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The Broad Museum
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Japanese American Museum
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Nevada Museum of Art
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Sharjah Art Museum, UAE
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Board Memberships
& Advisory Roles
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Board Member, Bugatti Foundation, Italy
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Board Member, Now Art LA, Los Angeles
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Advisory Board Member, Diversity Apprenticeship Program (DAP), The Broad Museum
Jury & Recognition Roles
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Juror, The National COVID Memorial (Biennial of the Americas, 2021)
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Juror, Art of Recovery Grants, City of Santa Monica, CA