Daniela
 Arriado

Curator  I  Advisor 

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Daniela Arriado is a Chilean-Norwegian advisor, curator and cultural entrepreneur dedicated to contemporary art and new technologies. As the founder and artistic director of the Art Republic and of Screen City Biennial (SCB), dedicated to the expanded moving image, she has collaborated with internationally renowned artists and organizations to realize forward-thinking exhibitions, public art commissions, and immersive experiences. Her work reflects a dedication to fostering dialogue between art, digital culture and society, with a focus on creating transformative cultural experiences, often resulting in projects that expand traditional exhibition-format boundaries.

Daniela led four successful editions of SCB as artistic director, catering an extended list of new commissions, lectures, publications. She currently works as a strategic advisor for city councils, institutions and collections globally, aiming to expand their program with contemporary art, new technologies and innovation.   

As a professional deeply committed to the principles of intercultural exchanges and transfer of knowledge, she is member of and Vice Chair of IKT - International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art, representing the professional interests of contemporary curators worldwide, and also a member of prize and grant committees aiming to support the development of emerging artists.

Daniela is based in Stavanger, Norway.