Debra Pollarini Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Somerset House

- Conducted surveys in collaboration with various exhibitions such as Design Biennale, London Print Fair, World Unseen project with Canon, Photo London, Sony Photography Award, etc. Recruited participants from diverse public locations, facilitated sessions, clarified survey queries, and prepared reports outlining settings and context for future reviews.- Conducted on-site user research for the SHT, aiming to assess visitor demographics and evaluate engagement and perceptions of current and potential target audiences for ongoing exhibitions.- Documented visitor experiences, highlighting interaction challenges, and assisted in enhancing these experiences.- Fostered discussions challenging existing norms, advocated for visitor/user needs, and managed diverse expectations within the cross-functional team.

Venezia, Veneto, Italia

Londra, Inghilterra, Regno Unito

Venezia, Veneto, Italia

I am a Freelance Professional Photographer focused on portraiture, contemporary still life and also Art Direction. I am currently working in collaboration for wedding, jewellery and texture lifestyle in Spain and Italy but also worldwide. In the past, I worked in visual contemporary project in the Middle East & Mediterranean areas; indeed my project "Shades of Israel" was exhibited at Visa pour L'image 2017 in Perpignan - France.I got a Diploma in Studio photography in Paris and I received another diploma in contemporary photojournalism and Video at Officine Fotografiche in Rome.

Londra, Regno Unito

Re-writing Us for the Future is a mixed media group exhibition that serves as a powerful tribute to artists, with a particular emphasis on immigrant women, highlighting and entwining their lived experiences and perspectives. This exhibition is curated by DEBRA POLLARINI and SARA DAVANZO is co-curator. Our mission is to break free from the confines of historically patriarchal narratives and bring forth stories that truly resonate with authenticity. Through the lens of creative autonomy, we reclaim our portrayal, offering a fresh perspective on womanhood with an emphasis on shared resilience.In this project, the artists delve deep into their personal journeys, embracing the power of sorority, tenderness, and care. The title itself, "Rewriting Us for the Future," encapsulates the essence of our endeavor—to rewrite the narratives that have confined us and pave the way for a more inclusive, dynamic society.

Venezia

Fundraising assistance

Toscana, Italia

• Support in the desk activities and administration tasks.• Support in the activity and coordination for guided tours (exhibition by Jorge Macchi, Shilpa Gupta Hiroshi Sugimoto //2018) .• Support in the activity and coordination for guided tours (exhibition by Giovanni Ozzola, Emilya & Elya Kabakov, Nari Ward// 2019).• Shipping assistance for catalogues and items

Arles

Communication Assistant - Content Creator office for the Festival off 2018

Venice, Italy

• Visitor Experince Assistant for Architecture Biennale• Assisting for the catalogoue "ExperimentAR, poéticas desde la frontera" Argentinan Pavilion • Digital technology tools (websites, Photoshop, Autocad, consultation platforms, Facebook pages). Writing press releases and press kits, managing the daily press review and filming schedules, supervising press visits

Italian Embassy In Israel

The internships were established with an Agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Institute) and the Conference of Italian Universities Rectors (CRUI)-My role at the Italian embassy in Israel was three-fold.For the Public Diplomacy and Cultural Affairs department, I assisted the Deputy Head in various activities with a high level of responsibility. Main responsibilities:- Keeping close contact with project partners in Israel and the Italy- Researching project proposals for the five cultural funds of the embassy- Project coordination and management of various cultural projects, including the exhibition 'Italian weeks Book in Jerusalem. - Event coordination of various public diplomacy events, including the representation of the Public delegation in Jerusalem. - Coordination of several student visits to the embassy. During my time at the embassy, I played a key-role in the establishment of the Communication Team, which functions as a successful self-steering team within the embassy.- Responsibility for the online communication of the Italian embassy and the through website and social media (facebook, twitter and instagram)- Increasing the amount of followers and interaction on all social media platforms- Increasing visibility of the Italian embassy by co-coordinating and assisting in several public diplomacy related events, among which the representation at several EU events, including the travel fair Destination Europe.

University Of Bologna, Ravenna

Contributed to the laboratory’s conservation research activities, including non-destructive analysis of materials and monitoring of light, humidity and temperature data. Did some editing for the scientific journal Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage. Translate from Italian to English "Risk Management in the Cultural Heritage Sector: Museums, Libraries and Archives" by Salvatore Lorusso.Helped to organize cultural events and scientific meeting with external partners.Assisted and cataloguing more the 5000 manuscrits and organize Forum - LECE phD professors by the supervision of Perani Mauro Professor.

Ravenna, Italia

Contributed to the laboratory’s conservation research activities, including non-destructive analysis of materials and monitoring of light, humidity and temperature data. Did some editing for the scientific journal Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage.

Bologna

Assistant on the didactical department, Information AssistantFor the Mix Match Museum, a project by six leadin Italian association museums, I designed an exhibition that was selected to be featured in the "The role of the art in the XX century." and was exhibited from September to July 2010.

Diploma In Art And Science, Experimental Analogue Photography Applied With New Vision Of Sculptures), Distinction (First Honours) Honours 1St

Activities and Societies: Central Saint Martins (UAL)

Mastère Spécialisé, Management Des Biens Et Activités Culturels, Partnership With Ca'Foscari University, Venice

Activities and Societies: Strategic management | Project management for cultural and artistic activities | Cultural marketing |.

Professional Photography And Studio Lighting Diploma, General Studies Photography

Activities and Societies: International Lectures - Paolo Roversi Lecture - Jim Casper Director of Lens Culture and FotoFest Paris. - Aline.

1° Ciclo - Laurea L, Bachelor • Conservation & Preservation Of Cultural Heritage Studies &, First Class Honours (110/110)

Activities and Societies: Philosophy, Literature, English, French, Law of Cultural Heritage, Museology and History of Collecting, History.

Exchange Program, Heritage Studies, ( Erasmus/ Overseas Program), Historic Preservation And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Exchange Overseas Program Alma Mater StudiorumOverseas - Exchange program scholarship for one academic year.