LOUISE CLEMENTS

Artistic Director QUAD & Director FORMAT International Photography Festival

The Artistic Director of QUAD, a centre for contemporary art, film and new technologies in Derby UK, since 2001. The Director of FORMAT International Photography Festival, which she founded in 2004. An independent curator since 1998, she has initiated commissions, publications, mass participation and exhibitions. A Guest Curator for numerous international exhibitions and festivals, including Dong Gang Photography Festival; Photoquai Biennale; Les Rencontres Arles, Discoveries; Venice Biennale; Photo Beijing. She has contributed to many publications as producer/writer and is on the Editorial Team of RVM Magazine Italy and Archivo magazine Portugal. She is a regular juror, portfolio reviewer, speaker and award advisor throughout Europe, America & Asia.