Matan Daube

I have been a practitioner since I completed my Fine Art degree. As a result I have a strong rapport with artists that allows an understanding and communication that is crucial in a curator. I have learned to work with artworks through experience, first by working closely with artists and then with art professionals, such as art handlers, specialists, art hangers, curators and fabricators.  A primary aspect of my work has been to work with commercial partners, fundraising and finding sponsors. I believe it is crucial to establish good partnerships to create a win-win situation. In our ever-changing global economic climate, with the challenge of maintaining art organisations under recession, the benefit of partnerships requires scrutiny when philanthropy is no longer a given.

Currently I am working for an art collection – The Igal Ahouvi Art Collection, the biggest and most prominent private art collection in Israel. I am the London-based curator and consultant, and work closely with galleries, auction houses and private dealers. The collection focuses on contemporary art, and has over a thousand art works in three major cities: Tel Aviv, London and Geneva. I am part of the initiating team of the art fair and over the last six years I have curated many projects within the fair, including the emerging artists' platform, special project and commissioned works, video art platform and the events. I am also the chief editor of the art fair's publications, and manager of production.