Claudia is an Italian art historian and curator focusing her professional interests on visual arts dealing with the aftermath of war and violence. She holds a PhD degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. In 2019 she was one of the curators of the Pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Venice Biennale. She is the co-editor of the book “Sarajevo Unfolding” (Buybook 2020) and “Unsafe Goražde” (Kuma international, 2022). In 2022 she produced the documentary film “Unsafe Goražde” . She lives and works in Sarajevo where in 2018 she founded Kuma International.

“When I decided that it was the right time to open Kuma International, I knew there was no better place than Sarajevo. I am thankful because Sarajevo blessed me with purpose and hope for a better future. The idea of establishing a center dedicated to visual arts from post-conflict societies is a dream I have been cultivating for years. I see Kuma as a safe harbour, at least I wish to make it a place like that. In Bosnian, Kuma means godmother; it is a significant figure in their society. It is a central figure for Italy too, so it made sense for me to call it this way. I see Kuma as a place for people to feel at home, safe.  I want Kuma to be the same for me too. As a foreigner living in Bosnia-Herzegovina, I wish Kuma will bring me luck and protect me in this adventure”.