Exhibitions Curation
Curating exhibitions is a space for reflection where art and research engage in dialogue to offer unique visual and intellectual experiences. My work as a curator involves designing exhibitions that question the representation of the body, materiality, and technological hybridity, while showcasing artists whose practices explore these themes. From conception to scenography, through artist support and cultural mediation, I develop projects that enrich the way contemporary art is viewed.
![Choisir et Fonder: A Reflection on Chosen and Founded Families [March 13 > April 13, 2024]](https://jessicaragazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/434664724_1163615174645402_2680999239142767265_n.jpg)
Choisir et Fonder: A Reflection on Chosen and Founded Families [March 13 > April 13, 2024]
In 2024, I co-curated Choisir et Fonder with Mona Greenbaum at Galerie UQO. Through JJ Levine’s portraits, the exhibition explores chosen and founded families, questioning emotional ties that transcend conventional boundaries.
![Création[tiret]recherche(Creation–Research): An Exploration of the Links Between Art and Critical Thought [September 7 > October 29, 2023]](https://jessicaragazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_0264-scaled.jpg)
Création[tiret]recherche(Creation–Research): An Exploration of the Links Between Art and Critical Thought [September 7 > October 29, 2023]
In 2023, I co-curated Création[tiret]recherche(Creation–Research) within the 2J2R collective, an exhibition exploring the connections between art and critical thought. Presented at ART-IMAGE and Espace ODYSSÉE in Gatineau, this exhibition-laboratory examined research as a creative process in its own right. Discover…
![XL – A Group Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years of Creation [June 7 > July 29, 2023]](https://jessicaragazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/348365342_6038357049607979_4601547298025035763_n.jpg)
XL – A Group Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years of Creation [June 7 > July 29, 2023]
In 2023, I was an artist-curator for XL at Centre AXENÉO7, an exhibition celebrating 40 years of creation. By exploring space and scale, this project brought immersive and performative works into dialogue. Discover my curatorial approach and the impact of…
![Collaboration on the exhibition Steve Giasson as Others / Steve Giasson comme les autres [February 15 > April 3, 2022]](https://jessicaragazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Capture-decran-2024-12-21-a-07.18.16.png)
Collaboration on the exhibition Steve Giasson as Others / Steve Giasson comme les autres [February 15 > April 3, 2022]
In 2022, I collaborated with the Carleton University Art Gallery to write the exhibition labels for Steve Giasson as Others—a reflection on identity and reinterpretation through conceptual art.
![The Meat Dress at the National Museum: An Exhibition Between Controversy and Memory [May 15 > July 22, 2019]](https://jessicaragazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MD_3870.jpg)
The Meat Dress at the National Museum: An Exhibition Between Controversy and Memory [May 15 > July 22, 2019]
In 2019, I contributed to the exhibition The Meat Dress at the National Museum at Galerie UQO, alongside Mélanie Boucher and Marie-Hélène Leblanc. This project revisited the controversy surrounding Vanitas by Jana Sterbak, exploring its impact on contemporary art.
Galerie UQO Coordination: Artistic Project Development and Management (2021–2024)
From 2021 to 2024, as coordinator of Galerie UQO, I oversaw exhibition management, artistic production, and administration. I contributed to the dissemination of contemporary art by developing collaborations, supporting artists, and organizing interdisciplinary events. This experience reinforced the gallery’s role…
Publication Coordination: Sans exposition, a Reflection on Media Imagery and War (October 2023)
The publication Sans exposition: Gulf War TV War, Raw Footage, CNN Concatenated is an ideal exhibition in literary form, free of constraints. It’s the emancipation of the curatorial act through writing in which the curator is also the narrator of the exhibition.
Publication Coordination: 4×4, a Reflection on North–South Dynamics (September 2022)
The publication 4×4, directed by Emanuel Licha and coordinated at Galerie UQO, extends the reflection initiated by the film Zo Reken on North–South dynamics. Through a conversation with Maïka Sondarjee and Sabine Lamour, it questions the role of humanitarianism, patriarchy,…
Podcasts Project Coordination: Arpenter la culture, an Exploration of Cultural Issues (2020–2021)
The podcast series Arpenter la culture, organized by Hub Culture/Savoie and Galerie UQO, explores issues within the cultural sector. The episode Disséquer la culture de la précarité features a discussion between Martine D’Amours and Nicolas Rivard on the instability of…
Podcasts Project Coordination: Chercher l’ouverture, a podcast series on exhibition and research in art (2020–2021)
The podcast series Chercher l’ouverture, organized by Galerie UQO, explores the issues of exhibition in contemporary art.
Coordination of Publications and Artistic Projects
Coordinating publications and artistic projects involves rigorous organizational work and a clear editorial vision. In collaboration with researchers, artists, and institutions, I supervise books and artistic initiatives aimed at deepening critical discourse and disseminating contemporary creation. From structuring content to editorial management, I ensure the coherence of the various contributions to produce publications and projects that resonate with current issues in art and research.
Organization of Conferences and Scientific Events
Organizing conferences and scientific events creates spaces for dialogue and exchange around artistic and curatorial practices. Through the planning of these events, I contribute to structuring encounters where researchers, artists, and curators can confront their ideas and enrich the reflection on various topics, ranging from the representation of the body to the reconstruction of exhibitions. This work involves careful management of participants, the program, and distribution materials to ensure the success and impact of each event.
Session 4 – AFFECTIONS AND TRANSGRESSIONS OF THE BODY IN CONTEMPORARY ART(14-16 April, 2026 – International Colloquium Politics and Narratives of the Body)
This year again, I am honored to organize a session entitled: Session 4 – AFFECTIONS AND TRANSGRESSIONS OF THE BODY IN CONTEMPORARY ART at the International Colloquium Politics and Narratives of the Body (14-16 April, 2026).
Session – TRANSPARENT FLESH: REIMAGINING THE MEDICAL IMAGE IN CONTEMPORARY ART(8-10 April, 2026 – ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE)
This year, I am honored to organize a session entitled: Transparent Flesh: Reimagining the Medical Image in Contemporary Art at the ASSOCIATION FOR ART HISTORY 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Coordination of Panel 5 – Affects and Transgressions of the Body in Contemporary Art (December 13, 14, and 15, 2023)
On December 13, 14 and 15, 2023, I coordinated Panel 5 – Affects and Transgressions of the Body in Contemporary Art at the Politics and Narratives of the Body conference at Università degli Studi di Padova. This event explored bodily…
Dialogue Between Gendered and Degendered Bodies: A Reflection on Art and Identity (November 4, 2022)
On November 4, 2022, I chaired the session Dialogue Between Gendered and Degendered Bodies at the UAAC/AAUC Conference at the University of Toronto. This discussion explored representations of the body and gender identities in contemporary art, questioning the impact of…
The Double of the Body: Between Art, Science, and Museums (October 17, 2020)
On October 17, 2020, I co-chaired, alongside Mélanie Boucher, the session The Double of the Body: Between Art, Science, and Museums at the UAAC/AAUC Conference. This interdisciplinary discussion explored representations of the multiplied body through art, science, and museology, questioning…
Scientific Moderation: Mirror Session – Devenir l’œuvre Conference (May 2021)
At the Devenir l’œuvre conference, I moderated the session on the mirror, exploring its role in the perception and staging of the body in exhibitions. By fostering exchanges between researchers and artists, I contributed to a reflection on the representation…
Moderator at Scientific Events
Evaluating and supporting research is an integral part of my academic commitment. As a jury member, I have had the opportunity to review academic papers, theses, and academic competitions. As a reviewer, I collaborate with scholarly journals and publishing houses to ensure the quality and relevance of publications. These responsibilities allow me to actively contribute to the evolution of knowledge and the recognition of emerging research.