Daily Dérives is a program of conversations led by emblematic personalities of the art world. True to the Situationist meaning of the dérive, PI is encouraging the expression of personal points of view and hopes for an intimate experience for individuals who “let themselves be drawn by the attractions of the terrain and the encounters they found there” (Guy Debord).

WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER, 3PM

Biography :

Arnaud Morand is an independent curator, expert in cultural and creative industries with a focus on the Middle-Eastern contemporary art scenes. Currently based between Saudi Arabia and France, he is Head of Arts for the French Agency for AlUla development (Afalula), working on the development of AlUla’s museums and cultural programmes. He directed and curated multiple exhibitions and public-realm initiatives such as Noor Riyahd in 2022, along with several artists in residency programs. He previously worked in Abu Dhabi as cultural attaché for France, and oversaw strategic development at Centre Pompidou.