Mendes Wood DM
Olivia Oriaku has a diverse background in the fields of media, journalism, and literature. With experience ranging from editorial roles at publishing companies to internships at media organizations, Olivia has developed a well-rounded skill set. Currently working as a Gallery Assistant at Mendes Wood DM, Olivia's previous positions include roles such as Literary Agent Assistant at The Book Group and Music Editor at Artistry Magazine. Olivia's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Media and Screen Studies and Journalism, along with a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Northeastern University.
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Mendes Wood DM
Mendes Wood DM was founded in São Paulo in 2010 by Felipe Dmab, Matthew Wood, and Pedro Mendes to exhibit international and Brazilian artists in a context conducive to critical dialogue and the cross-pollination of ideas. Inspired by a belief that artistic practices broaden the scope of human agency and have the power to change the world, the gallery cultivates a program premised on conceptualism, political resistance, and intellectual rigor. Central to the program is a concern for regional difference and individuation while still fostering cosmopolitanism and collaboration. In 2017, Mendes Wood DM inaugurated its first European exhibition space in Brussels, founded in partnership with longtime friend and collaborator Carolyn Drake Kandiyoti. Located on three floors of a historic townhouse, the gallery lends itself to panoramic curatorial projects and comprehensive monographic exhibitions. In 2022, Mendes Wood DM opened an exhibition space in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood. The expansion is a natural evolution of the gallery’s presence in North America, emphasizing a meaningful conversation with the Global South and affirming the gallery’s commitment to mounting significant exhibitions for a wider audience.