Hello and welcome. I’m Huma Kabakci (b.1990, London), a British-Turkish independent curator, writer, custodian of a family collection, and former founding director of Open Space Contemporary, based in London.
After studying Advertising and Marketing at London College of Communication, I completed my MA and MPhil in Curating Contemporary Art at the Royal College of Art.
Over the past decade, I have worked in various roles across commercial galleries, biennials, museums, and auction houses in the UK, Turkey, and internationally.
My curatorial practice focuses on creating immersive experiences and fostering wider dialogue in collaboration with multidisciplinary practitioners. I thrive on collaboration, shared interests, and aligned ideologies.
My key areas of interest and expertise include diaspora, gender and identity politics, social impact, food as a medium, and hospitality.
I am currently completing a second MA in Anthropology of Food at SOAS while guest lecturing at Sotheby’s Institute on collection management and the global market.
Alongside my curatorial work, I run @curiouscurator on Substack, exploring food and art, contribute to STIR magazine, and support institutions including Gasworks and Nottingham Contemporary.
