Karim Crippa

Karim Crippa is an accomplished communications professional in the art sector, currently serving as the Head of Communications for Art Basel Paris and as a Senior Editor at Art Basel since August 2018. With a strong background in digital content and communication management, previous roles include Senior Digital Editor, Senior Content & Communications Manager, and Digital Content Editor at Art Basel. Karim has also contributed as a Freelance Writer for various art publications, providing exhibition reviews and commentary from November 2016 to September 2022. Additional experience includes positions as Senior Copywriter and Editor at treat.agency, Head of Digital Media at Haus der Kunst, Director at DUVE Berlin, and a project management role at BUREAU N. Karim began the career in the arts as a Press and PR Officer at Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary and gained initial exposure through an internship at Swiss Institute Contemporary Art NY. Education was completed at Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien between 2010 and 2014.