From Concept to Fair: Maria Reznichenko on the Work of an Independent Curator

What turns a collection of works into an exhibition—an idea, the selection, the space? And where is the line between a conceptual project and a platform for selling art? Dmitry Fufayev discusses these questions with curator Maria Reznichenko.

Maria’s path into curating began with an exhibition in memory of her mother. She already had a degree in economics and experience working with design; ahead lay collaborative festivals, the founding of the Art-Krugom company, and an exploration of curatorial practice at art fairs.

In the conversation, creative vision meets the day-to-day work of organization. An independent curator has to be both the author of the concept and the producer: finding common ground with artists, seeking support, and taking the venue’s objectives into account.