BIOGRAPHY

Yasmine Helou is an Italian-Lebanese curator whose upbringing in both Beirut and Rome significantly influenced her personal and professional pursuits.

She studied  in Paris, where she gained hands-on experience in various capacities, including roles in art galleries and museums such as The Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris and the National Museum of Beirut.

Seeking to deepen her understanding of contemporary art, Yasmine Helou pursued a Master's course in Curatorial Practice in Venice, Italy. Motivated by a commitment to promote and contribute to the contemporary art scene, Yasmine co-founded a.topos, a curatorial collective based in Venice in 2018 (which she is not part of anymore). Since then, she has actively participated in cultural projects and exhibitions, including noteworthy contributions such as the National Pavilion of Malta at the 2019 Venice Art Biennale as assistant curator, and engaging in the DK Zattere Curatorial Lab of the V-A-C Foundation. In 2021, Yasmine assumed a pivotal role as the head of the exhibitions and events program for Venice Art Projects, further showcasing her dedication to the cultural landscape.

While still organizing a number of projects in Venice, she has been involved in different activities around the World; Mexico City, Athens, Beirut, Paris, etc.