Arianna Rinaldo, a freelance professional in the world of photography, has made significant contributions to the field. As the former artistic director of Cortona On The Move, an international festival of visual narrative, she played a vital role from 2012 to 2021. Since 2016, Arianna has been the photography curator at PhEST, a festival showcasing contemporary photography and arts in Puglia.
Arianna's journey in photography began in 1998 as the archive director at Magnum Photos in New York. She later served as a photo editor for Colors magazine in Italy, further deepening her understanding of visual storytelling. During her time in Milan from 2004 to 2011, Arianna worked as a freelance curator and photo consultant, including a remarkable four years at D, the weekend supplement of La Repubblica (2008-2011). Additionally, she held the position of editorial director for eight years at OjodePez, a bilingual documentary photo magazine published by La Fabrica in Madrid.
Since relocating to Barcelona in 2012, Arianna has continued to engage in photography projects on an international scale. Alongside her curatorial work, she dedicates herself to leading workshops, masterclasses, and private mentorship sessions. Arianna's expertise is highly valued, and she serves on the selection committees of esteemed institutions such as the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, the British Journal of Photography's "Ones to Watch," and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize. Arianna Rinaldo is a sought-after speaker and portfolio reviewer, frequently invited to significant photo events worldwide. Some notable appearances include Houston Fotofest in the USA, Photolucida in Portland, USA, Format Festival in Derby, UK, Daegu Photo Biennale in Korea, and Paris Photo Lensculture Meeting Place in France, among others. She regularly participates in esteemed jury panels, including World Press Photo (2009), Hamburg Portfolio Review, Czech Press Photo, FNAC Talento Fotografico, PHMuseum Grant, Lensculture Awards, Photolucida Critical Mass, and 6 Mois International Photojournalism Prize, among many others.