Curator Name: Jesse Bandler Firestone
Residency Dates: 2025
Born: 1992
Hometown: Delray Beach, FL
Lives & Works: New York, NY
URL: https://www.jessefirestone.com
Education:
2019 | Master of Arts in Curatorial Practice, School of Visual Arts
2014 | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Washington University in St. Louis
Jesse Bandler Firestone has held curatorial positions at a diverse range of institutions, including The Shed, Montclair State University, Wave Hill Public Garden and Cultural Center, and Satellite Art Show, as well as various artist-run spaces and nonprofits. His research spans conceptual art, emerging trends, institutional critique, and exhibition-making as a form of social practice. He is committed to broadening artist rosters by incorporating intergenerational perspectives and amplifying diverse, often underrepresented voices. This includes artists who identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, as well as individuals with disabilities. He has been an advisor for Biennials, private collections, and corporate art programs, produced over 70 commissions, ranging from installations to opera, and lectured at institutions such as Harvard and Pratt. His writing has appeared in numerous catalogs and publications, including Sculpture Magazine, The Brooklyn Rail, and Slate. He holds degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and the School of Visual Arts.
