JP Galvão is a visual artist, curator and producer who works transdisciplinary with contemporary art, photography and film. Based in Paris (FR). He collaborates closely with artists and curators, prioritising accessibility, diversity and representativeness in his curatorial practice. He curated the exhibition ‘as cidades ocultas’ (hidden cities) at AtelierB12 in 2024, followed in 2025 by the solo exhibition of Rafaela Salgueiro and the group show ‘the extractice gaze’ at Gaat. He is the co-creator of the curatorial itinerary project CIVITAS - Cities in Motion. He has increasingly dedicated himself to video art, analogue photography and film curation. In the past, he has worked with several galleries and museums, including Open Eye Gallery (UK), Lion Salt Works Museum (UK), Verbeke Foundation (BE), Galeria Vera Cortês (PT), Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (PT), Fitzpatrick Gallery (FR) & The Performance Agency (FR), as well as assisting artists such as Alexandre Farto AKA Vhils, Sofia Crespo and Entangled Others.
As Art Mediator for Cédric Rivrain’s exhibition CRACK A SMILE, I engaged visitors at the unconventional Grand Garage Haussmann (8e)—a transformed abandoned parking lot repurposed for artistic experimentation. My role extended beyond traditional gallery mediation: I contextualized Rivrain’s provocative work within the raw, post-industrial space, guiding audiences through the exhibition’s conceptual layers while highlighting the symbiotic relationship between art and its environment.
Entangled Others is the studio of artists Sofia Crespo & Feileacan Kirkbride McCormick. I joined them to support and coordinate projects, exhibitions, meetings and logistics for a range of different projects. I have travelled to set up exhibitions and check that work was displayed correctly, coordinated the production of physical pieces and attended meetings on their behalf. I have been involved in projects such as the Sonar Festival in Barcelona, Centre des Arts d'Enghien-Les-Bains, the FMAV in Modena, the Forest Festival in Japan and many others. Thanks to my experience in collection and logistics, I've also ensured that all the works arrive at their destination in good condition.
Galeria Vera Cortes is one of the main names when it comes to Contemporary Art in Lisbon, it represents 20+ artists, exhibits 6 exhibitions per year, and it’s present in the main Art Fairs in the world. I’ve recently joined the team to work in their art collection, exhibitions productions and logistics coordination. I’m a key member when it comes to the exhibitions production, from the artworks change to assisting the artists on the set up. As well as the communication side of the Gallery, such as website updates, creating viewing rooms and supporting the team when needed.
Galeria Vera Cortes is one of the main names when it comes to Contemporary Art in Lisbon, it represents 20+ artists, exhibits 6 exhibitions per year, and it’s present in the main Art Fairs in the world. I’ve recently joined the team to work in their art collection, exhibitions productions and logistics coordination. I’m a key member when it comes to the exhibitions production, from the artworks change to assisting the artists on the set up. As well as the communication side of the Gallery, such as website updates, creating viewing rooms and supporting the team when needed.
ZZZARATRUSTA is an online/research project, that started as an Instagram page that would mainly focus on showcasing artists and their works throughout the years. Quickly, the page has gained recognition and a select and faithful following. With more than 18k followers from all over the world and from important organisations, including people who make up the team of institutions like Centre Pompidou (FR), Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art (FR), MASP (BR), MAM (BR), Galerias Municipais de Lisboa (PT), Galerias Municipais do Porto (PT), etc.
UmQuartoClub is a Lisbon based collective that creates a different range of cultural events and parties in the city, mainly focused in electronic music and curatorial projects. I am responsible for the graphic content and the entire visual identity, from logo to communication content, as well as social media managing.
At VHILS STUDIO I was responsible for the archive and the logistics of the pieces, the database of his collection, the storages, as well as working closely with the Collection & Exhibition Manager on the entire collection of the artist, as well as his own private & personal collection of artworks from other artists, from contemporary art to sculptures, objects, paintings and modern art, as well as abstract. Involved in organising exhibitions, traveling to art fairs, sending the pieces to other countries and working in future exhibitions.
As part of Verbeke Foundation, the biggest contemporary art & sculpture museum in Europe, I've worked closely with the museum team to make sure everything was functioning properly. From assisting the curating team to changing exhibitions, wrapping up extremely sensible and valuable art work, making sure all facilities were ready to welcome the guests once the museum re-opened, working with artists in their sculptural projects and researching. This experience was during 2020 Covid Lockdown. Yes, I was locked down in a museum.
Truth to Power Café is a stage performance created by Jeremy Goldstein and Henry Woolf. It is a live performance, in theaters, where a group of people get together to speak aloud about what would be the truth for those who have power over them. It is a strong, sensitive and intimate performance. I was part of the performance twice, once in Liverpool and once in Manchester.
Assisting curator Laura Mansfield in her studies and projects, as part of her publication FEAST Journal. Laura is based in Manchester, UK. Engaging with different communities, creating events in art organisations such as Touchstones Rochdale and Lion Salt Works Museum in Northwich. We would bring to the local community different experiences throughout art, combining the passion for food and art together. Community engagement and working closely with the locals to create inclusion and to involve people with art.
For Rachel Kneebone's The Dance Project, a dance performance from the Women's Group of Touchstones Rochdale, alongside the costume designer I've assisted in creating 12 different costumes that embodies the life and memories of 12 women. This was a challenging but extremely touching experience, building a close relationship with the women and helping them to express themselves through their outfits. http://www.contemporaryforwardrochdaleartgallery.org/projects/forthcoming-rachel-kneebone-the-dance-project/
I was part of the production team of the Liverpool Film Festival, it is a small festival that takes place in the city of Liverpool since 2017. I assisted the production during the 3 days that the festival takes place.
For Rachel Kneebone's The Dance Project, a dance performance from the Women's Group of Touchstones Rochdale, alongside the costume designer I've assisted in creating 12 different costumes that embodies the life and memories of 12 women. This was a challenging but extremely touching experience, building a close relationship with the women and helping them to express themselves through their outfits. http://www.contemporaryforwardrochdaleartgallery.org/projects/forthcoming-rachel-kneebone-the-dance-project/
Production Assistants Based mainly inside the installation, the main goal of this role is maintaining the communication between the Parish Club and the Reservoir. Duties in this role include: -Ensuring Health and Safety protocols are followed at all times. -Ensuring the installation is ready for audience groups to go inside. -Using the radio to give clearance to the Parish Club team, or any other piece of relevant information. -Looking after and assisting visitors during the experience; from offering individual assistance to visitors with mobility issues, to provide seats and standing space to people feeling unwell.
Production Assistants Based mainly inside the installation, the main goal of this role is maintaining the communication between the Parish Club and the Reservoir. Duties in this role include: -Ensuring Health and Safety protocols are followed at all times. -Ensuring the installation is ready for audience groups to go inside. -Using the radio to give clearance to the Parish Club team, or any other piece of relevant information. -Looking after and assisting visitors during the experience; from offering individual assistance to visitors with mobility issues, to provide seats and standing space to people feeling unwell.
At Open Eye Gallery, we work closely with artists, curators, assistants and directors. From front of house and events, to handling artwork and changing exhibitions. Here, I had the opportunity to work on the first UK exhibition of Chinese pho- tographer Ren Hang’s work, as well as participate in the 2018 Liverpool Biennale exhibitions. A truly intense experience of working in one of the UK’s leading photographic art galleries.
Assisting casting directors on finding models/actors for big commercials like McDonalds, Vivo Telephone Company, Ford Cars, FIFA, Music Videos and more. Occasionally, depending on how big the commercial would be, I was in the studio during the productions, assisting the models and actors.
Marisa is one of the biggest fast-fashion companies in Brazil. It has more than 400 stores around the country. I worked constantly with the fashion team and my manager was the Buyer for the bags, accessories and jewellery for all the stores. Together, we would be responsible for controlling the disposition of these products in the stores, the quantities to be sent to each store, and the exhibition of them, working with the VM team
During Brazil's World Cup in 2014, I worked at an Art Gallery that was build by the Ministry of Culture that would provide informations on Brazil's and Recife's culture. Such as art, handcrafting, nature and landscapes from such a tropical country.
As an administrative assistant at MG3, I would handle all the financial work, excel sheets, paychecks and working closely with the Financial Manager. The logistics of the company were followed by all members, we had to be constantly aware of all schedules and deliveries, organising all in the system, then proceeding to the payment of the drivers after the delivery were concluded.
At LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE) I would assist at Costa Favolosa shopping store, being in constant contact with the guests and with the luxury products.
As a temporary assistant, I would constantly being in touch with clients and the clothes, organising the store according the supervision of the VM Team. My first experience with VM.