I work with museums, cultural institutions, designers, and hospitality projects to bring art, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural perspectives into contemporary spaces. My approach connects research, curatorial thinking, and creative practice to develop thoughtful, culturally grounded, meaningful projects.
Ideas Become Projects.
Culture Becomes Connection.
Photo©️Mats Gangvik
Curatorial & Indigenous Cultural Consultation
I work with museums and cultural institutions on projects involving indigenous collections, exhibitions, interpretation, research, and contemporary indigenous art.
My approach brings together Ainu perspectives, academic research, community knowledge, and contemporary artistic practice to reconsider how indigenous cultures are represented, interpreted, and experienced within museums.
Services include:
Curatorial consultation, Exhibition development, Indigenous perspectives & interpretation, Collection research, Artist liaison, Exhibition writing, Public programming
Ideal for: Museums, galleries, universities, cultural institutions, and exhibition teams.
*Fees are discussed on a case-by-case basis and agreed upon according to the scope, nature, and duration of each project.
Art, Culture & Design Consultation
I collaborate with designers and hospitality projects to develop meaningful connections between art, place, cultural identity, and contemporary design.
This can include advising on selecting and commissioning Ainu artwork, developing artistic concepts, and creating frameworks to incorporate cultural knowledge into a space with care and integrity.
Services include:
Art consultation, Cultural consultation, Artist selection, Commissioned artwork, Art direction, Concept development, Cultural storytelling
Ideal for: Architecture and design teams, hotels, hospitality projects, and cultural spaces.
*Fees are discussed on a case-by-case basis and agreed upon according to the scope, nature, and duration of each project.
Artistic Collaboration, Curation & Commissions
I collaborate with artists, curators, cultural institutions, and creative teams across disciplines to develop commissioned artworks, exhibitions, performances, films, installations, and collaborative projects. My practice brings together Ainu and Indigenous perspectives with contemporary art, performances, moving images, and interdisciplinary creative practice.
I am particularly interested in projects that create meaningful dialogue across cultures, generations, disciplines, and ways of knowing. Each project is developed in response to its context, bringing together creative vision, cultural knowledge, and thoughtful artistic and curatorial direction.
Services include:
Commissioned artwork, Curatorial collaboration, Artistic direction, Exhibition curation, Creative development, Indigenous art consultation, Cross-cultural collaboration
Ideal for:
Hotels, Hospitality, Architects, Interior Designers, Developers, Cultural Venues
*Fees are discussed on a case-by-case basis and agreed upon according to the scope, nature, and duration of each project.
Research, Teaching & Indigenous Knowledge
As an academic and researcher, I contribute to teaching, research projects, lectures, workshops, and academic collaborations focused on Indigenous studies, Ainu culture, museums, contemporary Indigenous art, and decolonial approaches.
My work connects academic research with lived experience, artistic practice, and community-based knowledge.
Services include:
Guest lectures, Workshops, Research collaboration, Curriculum consultation, Academic presentation, Indigenous Studies consultation
Ideal for:
Universities, Museums, Research Institutions, Cultural Organizations, Indigenous Organizations, Educational Programs, Conferences
*Fees are discussed on a case-by-case basis and agreed upon according to the scope, nature, and duration of each project.