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    Bakul Patki

    Bakul Patki

    Freelance Curator, Creative Producer and Writer

    Bakul Patki is a freelance curator, creative producer and writer working across the arts.

    She works independently and for organisations to devise, develop and deliver projects with artists, institutions, festivals, and charities, as well as brands who have an interest in supporting creativity. She is passionate about bringing art into the public realm – extending its reach and amplifying its impact by removing physical, political and perceived barriers.

    Over her career, she has curated, produced and/or led projects and panels at a number of prestigious locations, exhibitions and fairs, including Royal Hampton Court Palace, Somerset House, Piccadilly Circus, the Photo Museum of Ireland in Dublin, The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Documenta 15 in Kassell*, Art Basel Miami Beach*, Frieze London* and Frieze LA*.

    She is currently guest curator of The Gallery.

    (*adjunct).

    Latest articles by Bakul Patki

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    Inspired by Koyo Kouoh, the Venice Biennale curator who passed away before her vision was realised, Marie Claire columnist Bakul Patki shares her pick of the best female presentations at this year’s edition.

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      In The Frame: Sophie Parker

      Photo London’s director talks imposter syndrome, meeting her heroes and why photography remains one of the most powerful artistic mediums

      By Bakul Patki

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      In the Frame: Julie Mehretu and Mehret Mandefro

      Meet the two women artists behind the African Film and Media Arts Collective

      By Bakul Patki

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      The Barbican Centre’s Director for Arts and Participation talks ambition, AI’s impact on the creative industries and balancing work and family

      By Bakul Patki

      Culture
    • In the Frame: Justine Simons
      In The Frame: Justine Simons

      London's Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries on her role in turning the city into one of the great international capitals of culture

      By Bakul Patki

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    • In The Frame: Lakwena Maciver
      In The Frame: Lakwena Maciver

      The London artist reveals what keeps her inspired, how motherhood has impacted her career, and why she's excited about her new collaboration with Dior

      By Bakul Patki

      Culture
    • Marie Claire Frieze London event
      To Mark the Start Of Frieze London, Marie Claire Brought Together a Panel Of Talented Women Shaping Today's Creative Industries

      The special event also marked the launch of Marie Claire's new column, In The Frame

      By Bakul Patki

      Culture
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      In The Frame: Madeleine Haddon, Senior Curator, V&A East

      We meet one of the people behind the vision of the V&A's new east London outpost

      By Bakul Patki

      Culture
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      Mayor Sadiq Khan commits to supporting creative talent in London at SXSW this week

      SXSW is an expansive global platform celebrating the convergence of culture, business, technology and innovation

      By Bakul Patki

      Culture
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      Art Dubai: The women shaping a new cultural landscape

      As Art Dubai, the Gulf's largest art fair opens, curator and Marie Claire contributor Bakul Patki introduces the women shaping a new cultural landscape

      By Bakul Patki

      Culture
    • Artichoke Trust
      The Gallery responds with 11 bold pieces to the theme, A Real Woman

      Curator Bakul Patki explains the significance behind the pieces in The Gallery's fourth season

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