We are happy to welcome Anna Panfilets to CIMAM!
"As a curator working from a mediation perspective and interested in institutional challenges in the international field, I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed CIMAM members. I will be delighted to contribute to discussions, research, and collaborative efforts aimed at shaping the future of curatorial work and cultural mediation on a global scale. I plan to further develop my international curatorial and academic career. I am interested in joining CIMAM's working groups that focus on learning, exchange, cooperation, and support for curatorial and professional development".
Anna Panfilets, Head of Art Mediation Department, V–A–C Foundation, Moscow, Russia.
"Throughout my 7 years at the V–A–C, I dedicated myself to making a meaningful impact on audience engagement. In a time when Russian society is grappling with fragmentation and individuals often find themselves living in fear of legal repercussions for expressing dissent towards the ruling authorities, the practice of mediation has emerged as a beacon of hope, where visitors can reflect and share thoughts without judgment".
About Anna
Anna Panfilets began her museum career while studying Western European and Russian Culture at Saint Petersburg State University (2002–2007). While working at the V–A–C Foundation, Anna continued her professional development. In 2017, she obtained a Specialist diploma in the rehabilitation of people with disabilities using museum resources. It allowed Mrs. Panfilets to develop an inclusive approach at the institutional level, to engage leading experts in this field for consultation on architectural and programmatic accessibility. She formulated principles of an inclusive approach to GES-2's work, which were expressed through the implementation of an accessible architectural environment, universal design and equipment, and the accessibility of art exhibitions and all produced content.
About CIMAM
CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – is an Affiliated Organization of ICOM.* Founded in 1962, CIMAM’s vision is a world where the contribution of museums, collections, and archives of modern and contemporary art to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of society is recognized and respected.
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Thank you, Anna Panfilets, for becoming a member of CIMAM!