Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies

Established in 2006, the MA combines solid training in artistic production with highly specialised curatorial practice. Lead by globally recognised artists, curators, critics and intellectuals, the programme explores the relationship between art, visual culture, aesthetics and social dynamics, focusing on the main research and theoretical methodologies of contemporary art. Given the solid positioning of the NABA Visual Arts Department within the contemporary art system, students will tackle interdisciplinary activities, and new training and operating models in contemporary art.

Over the MA, students will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the practical and theoretical tools for artistic, curatorial, editorial, exhibition, historical-critical projects
• Develop advanced skills in painting, drawing, graphic design, video, photography, sound design, new media, and communication and organization of cultural activities
• Acquire knowledge of the main research and theoretical methodologies of contemporary art and of the aesthetic and visual vocabulary to work with images
• Produce and display artistic works and curatorial projects on a professional and
  international level

NABA provides students with the opportunity to study abroad as part of their academic experience.
NABA Academic Coordination Office, in charge for the management of the exchange programmes, supports students in taking advantage of the international study opportunities through exchange programmes and promoting educational experiences thanks to a network including numerous prestigious international partner universities.
NABA counts more than 70 cooperation agreements with academies and universities through the Erasmus+ Programme in Europe and others international cooperation agreements with several universities outside Europe.

NABA has developed strong relationships with leading companies, institutions, galleries and associations that provide internships for NABA students, including Art for the World Europa, Fondazione La Triennale di Milano, A12 Associati, Fondazione Museion—Museo d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Bolzano, Galleria Massimo de Carlo, Galleria Raffaella Cortese, Prometeogallery, Galleria Alessandro de March, galleria Form Content (Londra), BAK—basis voor actuele kunst, O’Associazione, Arabeschi di Latte, Supportico Lopez (Berlin), Fondazione lettera27 Onlus, Oliviero Toscani Studio, Carasi Massimo, Sotheby’s Italia, Skira Editore, Fondazione Giuliani per l’Arte Contemporanea, Associazione Viafarini, Artshow Edizioni sas di Ciavoliello Giulio & C., Careof Organization for Contemporary Art, Gruppo Cimbali, Associazione Culturale a. Titolo, Patrick Tuttofuoco, Open Care, and Archive Books di Chiara Figone.