Philia
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Simone Lorusso

Simone Lorusso is a multidisciplinary art director, writer, and storyteller whose practice moves between design, technology, politics, and fashion. Working across editorial and creative projects, he explores contemporary culture through writing, visual communication, and art direction. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to engage with a wide range of subjects, connecting creative disciplines and examining the ideas, people, and cultural contexts that shape them.

Alongside his creative practice, Lorusso regularly contributes to international publications including Vogue Living, Openhouse, Livingetc, industrialkonzept, and Design Wanted. His writing has also appeared in books and independent publications such as Cose Journal and Arxipelag, reflecting his involvement in both established editorial platforms and independent publishing.

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17 October 26

Behind The Scenes

Bernal & Semerciyan

Bernal & Semerciyan is a collaborative practice founded by Graziella Semerciyan and Camillo Bernal, bringing together their complementary backgrounds in art, curation, interior architecture and design. Semerciyan’s experience spans the auction and gallery worlds, with a particular focus on decorative arts and design, while Bernal’s practice is rooted in interior architecture and a close engagement with craftsmanship and specialised workshops. Their collaboration grew from a shared interest in how objects are understood not only through their histories, but also through the spaces, materials and contexts that surround them.

Working across exhibitions, scenography, interiors, furniture and objects, the duo approaches curation and spatial design as part of a continuous process. Their projects bring historical and vernacular pieces into dialogue with contemporary design and craftsmanship, creating connections across periods, cultures and disciplines. Rather than following a fixed aesthetic language, Bernal & Semerciyan develops each project in response to its particular context, with an emphasis on research, materiality and the relationships between objects and space.

3 October 26

Behind The Scenes

Liv Vaisberg

Liv Vaisberg is a curator and cultural entrepreneur whose practice spans contemporary art, design, and architecture. After studying humanities and law in France and the UK, she worked in copyright and cultural policy while developing independent art projects. In 2012, she founded POPPOSITIONS and later became co-director of the European edition of Independent. In 2017, she co-founded COLLECTIBLE with Clélie Debehault, an international fair dedicated to 21st-century collectible design. After moving to Rotterdam, she launched the Huidenclub, an experimental platform for art, design, and architecture.

Vaisberg has also developed an international curatorial practice, with recent projects including Shifted Mirrors for Maison&Objet Design Factory in Hong Kong and Forward Furniture for Dutch Design Week. She also co-founded Design Biennale Rotterdam, whose inaugural edition brought together more than 250 designers across 19 locations. Through Liv Vaisberg Office, she continues to develop exhibitions and cultural projects across art, design, and architecture.

19 September 26

Behind The Scenes

Jemma Elliott-Israelson

Jemma Elliott-Israelson is a Milan-based art advisor and curator whose practice spans curatorial work, collection development, and institutional partnerships. She holds a BA in History of Art from McGill University, an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and a diploma in Art Galleries, Museums, and Curation from Sotheby’s Institute in London. Her experience includes the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the Israel Museum Jerusalem, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, alongside managing and developing private collections and estates.

Previously a Client and Business Development Coordinator at Christie’s, Elliott-Israelson joined Shifting Vision in 2020 as Head of Curatorial Affairs and Institutional Partnerships, working closely with artists, galleries and museums. Today, her advisory practice works internationally with private collectors, family offices, brands, corporations and hospitality companies to build and curate exceptional art collections.

5 September 26

Behind The Scenes

Jacob Brinth

Jacob Brinth is a France-based photographer, videographer, and art director whose work explores the intersection of design, interiors, and visual storytelling. Born in Copenhagen in 1990, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Design from the Royal Danish Academy in 2018. Combining his background in design with a longstanding passion for photography, Brinth has developed a distinctive approach to capturing interiors, objects, and spaces.

Since 2021, he has worked independently under Studio Brinth, specialising in photography, videography, and art direction. His visual language is characterised by dark, atmospheric imagery, restrained compositions, and a distinctly pictorial quality.

Working internationally, Brinth collaborates with design galleries, interior designers, artisans, and creatives across the fields of art and design. His work has appeared in publications including AD, Milk, Vogue Living, and Wallpaper*.

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