Giulia Paoletti

About the Author

Giulia Paoletti is a distinguished art historian and curator specializing in the visual cultures of Africa and its diaspora. With a PhD from the University of London, she has dedicated her career to uncovering the rich narratives embedded in photographic archives, particularly those from colonial and post-colonial contexts. Paoletti's research bridges art, history, and anthropology, offering fresh perspectives on how images shape identity and memory. As a professor at a leading European university, she has curated numerous exhibitions and contributed to international journals, advocating for the preservation and reinterpretation of underrepresented artistic legacies. Her work illuminates the intersections of portraiture, landscape, and place in shaping cultural histories.