Alessa Widmer is a young curator, PhD candidate and photography enthusiast, who is always looking for new projects, challenges and collaborations. Currently based in Zurich, Switzerland and Artistic Director at photo basel.
Since 2021
PhD candidate, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Theory and History of Photography
Working title: Die Rolle von Rosellina Burri-Bischof für die Internationalität der Schweizer Fotografie: Netzwerke, Strukturen, Akteur:innen
Supported by the
February 2017 – January 2020
Master of Arts, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Theory and History of Photography
Master thesis: I’M A KINGBEE. Eine Auseinandersetzung mit drei zentralen Werkserien von Alex Kayser, 1971 – 1981
September 2013 – December 2016
Bachelor of Arts, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Theory and History of Photography and Art History
Bachelor thesis: Lichtbild und Schattenspiel. Das posthume Aufsehen um Vivian Maier
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