ABOUT
I Help Oragnizations Make Sense of Cultural Change and Translate Emerging Signals into Strategic Opportunities.
SERVICES
STRATEGIC FORESIGHT
Identify emerging cultural, technological, and societal shifts to anticipate future opportunities and reduce uncertainty.
CULTURAL INTELLEGENCE
Deep qualitative research into people, behaviors, aesthetics, values, and communities to uncover meaningful shifts before they become mainstream.
INNOVATION STRATEGY
Turning research into practical direction for products, services, experiences, and long-term growth.
WORKSHOP & FACILITATION
Collaborative sessions that help teams interpret research, align around opportunities, and make confident decisions.
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ARTISTIC FIELD NOTES (ONGOING RESEARCH PRACTICE)
PROFILE
Communication & Writing
→ Skilled in writing professional reports, white papers, and curatorial research with an emphasis on compelling storytelling techniques.
Artistic Research
→ Expertise in generating knowledge through artistic practice, including materiality, performance, and visual storytelling.
Weaving Practice
→ An ongoing studio practice using hand weaving to investigate materials, color, transparency, structure, and process. The loom functions as a site for experimentation, observation, and artistic research, where making becomes a way of asking questions rather than producing predetermined outcomes.
Research & Analysis
→ Proficient in identifying emerging cultural patterns, curatorial strategies, and design aesthetics for diverse sectors.
Methodological Frameworks
→ Experienced in mixed-method research, including archival exploration, in-depth interviews, observational studies, and data-driven case analysis.
Project Management
→ Effective in coordinating multi-disciplinary projects from concept to execution, including team collaboration and stakeholder management.
Art Fair Engagement
→ Extensive experience attending, analyzing, and documenting international art fairs, galleries, and exhibitions.
EDUCATION
Parsons The New School for Design
Strategic Design & Management BBA
→ Focus on creative strategy, design thinking, and the integration of design principles with business models.
Miami International University of Art & Design Fashion Merchandising AA
→ A foundation in fashion , consumer behavior, retail strategy, product development, and visual presentation.
NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Curatorial Studies & Exhibition Design
→ Focused on the theory and practical aspects of curating, with hands-on experience in exhibition design and contemporary art curation.
Node Center
Ongoing Professional Development
→ Continuously participating in courses related to curatorial practices, contemporary art theory, and global art trends.
PARTICIPATION
NYC Gallery Visits (Ongoing)
Curatorial and Artistic Insights
→ Regular documentation of local NYC exhibitions, artist talks, and gallery trends.
Mexico Art Week: Experimental Spaces and Supernatural Narratives
→ Field notes on emerging artist-run spaces, material-driven works, and the shifting curatorial focus.
Art Basel Miami: Materiality as Form
→ Reflections on how materiality shaped both individual practices and larger curatorial statements.
Milan Design Week: Intersections of Art and Fashion
→ Observations on the blurring boundaries between art and design, with highlights on experimental installations.
The Collectibles NYC: Collectible Art as Conceptual Practice
→ Observations on the crossover between collectible design and art, with a focus on emerging artists and concepts.
MAMCO Centre d'Art Contemporain, Genève: Slow Vibrancy of Tradition
→ Field notes on exhibitions that challenge traditional art forms and institutional approaches to contemporary practices.
Magazzino Italian Art Museum, Upstate NY: Reimagining Italian Art Beyond Boundaries
→ Reflections on the intersection of Italian heritage, modernity, and curatorial innovation in a unique museum space.
Aclova Milan & Miami: Cutting-edge Curatorial Practices in a Global Context
→ Extraordinary locations based, highlighting both prominent and emerging designers through site-specific installations and curated exhibtions.
CONTACT maxineapolito923@gmail.com