Giuseppe Moscatello is an Artistic Director and Cultural Entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in shaping the art and cultural landscapes of the UAE and Italy. As a cofounder of the Maraya Art Centre and 1971 – Design Space in Sharjah, Giuseppe has played a pivotal role in establishing groundbreaking platforms for contemporary art and design. Currently, he serves as the cofounder and director of Foundry Downtown, a progressive art space in Dubai.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma.
Specializing in Placemaking, Giuseppe is renowned for conceptualizing and implementing thought-provoking art, design, and cultural projects, with a strong emphasis on art strategies, cultural diplomacy, innovation, and fostering cultural intelligence.
A committed advocate for emerging artists, Giuseppe supports the cultural ecosystem by mentoring young artists and cultural practitioners.
In recent years, Giuseppe has observed and deepened into the evolving realm of digital art, exploring the intersections of blockchain technology and new media as tools for empowering artistic and cultural projects.
