Val Ravalgia: Electric Dreams at the Tate

Val Ravaglia is a curator born in Rome who has been based at Tate Modern since 2012, where she is now Curator of Displays and International Art. She holds a PhD in Humanities and Cultural Studies from the London Consortium at Birkbeck and has curated or co-curated works by artists including Hito Steyerl, Rebecca Horn, Nam June Paik, Phyllida Barlow and Monster Chetwynd, as well as leading the rehang of the entire Tate Modern collection ahead of the opening of the New Tate Modern in 2016.Val most recently curated Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet at Tate Modern, which gives us a lot to think about as AI becomes a greater part of our conversations. The Daily Telegraph called it "a nerd's nirvana" with a premise that was "simple, smart, and electrifying." The Upcoming described it as "an engrossing exhibition" that revealed how artists "forged new creative frontiers." Studio International called it "an impressive amalgamation of research" with "scope and ambition" that ranked it among the most significant shows of 2024.