Welcome to CIMAM to Joel Mu

"As an independent curator, joining CIMAM presents a valuable opportunity to connect with a global network of museum and contemporary art professionals. Access to CIMAM’s resources, discussions, and professional opportunities will support my curatorial practice by fostering collaborations, expanding my knowledge, and keeping me engaged with current trends and critical discourse in the field. Being part of this dynamic network will enhance my professional development and contribute to the growth of my curatorial projects on an international scale."

Joel Mu, Independent Curator, Berlin, Germany.

"As an independent curator working outside institutional frameworks, my practice aligns with the functions of an art museum particularly in fostering research, interpretation, and public engagement with contemporary art. By operating beyond traditional structures, I bring fresh perspectives to curatorial work, exploring alternative models of exhibition-making, knowledge production, and artist collaboration."

About Joel

Joel holds a Master’s degree in Art History from the University of Sydney (2013) and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Art Theory from the University of New South Wales, Sydney (2008). In 2018, he further specialized in curatorial practice through the one-year Curating the Performing Arts program, with intensive courses at the Paris Lodron University Salzburg and LMU Munich, supported by the Allianz Scholarship.

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.

Join today, and take part in our network with over 900 contemporary art museum professionals from 90 countries.

Thank you, Joel Mu, for becoming a member of CIMAM!