Ioana Marinescu

Ioana Marinescu (b. 1988) is an art historian and curator. She completed her PhD at National University of Arts in Bucharest in 2022, focusing on the biographies of artist couples. Since 2008, she has worked in contemporary art galleries, developing a strong passion for culture and its popularization. She is currently a curator at the National Museum of Old Maps and Books, where her expertise in art history and contemporary art helps bring the public closer to artists, enriching the museum’s mission. Ioana finds inspiration in the unique narratives of artist couples, believing that each pair creates a distinct entity. She has explored the idea of combining personal and professional life, believing that, despite the inherent challenges, this fusion can lead to the creation of veritable cultural pieces.