BIG Team Member joins MAC/CCB

Mariana Pestana, a distinguished architect, a BIG ERA Chair Team Member from the Interactive Technologies Institute, and Invited Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, has been appointed as the Chief Curator of the Architecture Centre at MAC/CCB Museu de Arte Contemporânea in Lisbon. After a challenging selection process that saw 25 contenders, Pestana’s creative curatorial proposal was chosen for this prestigious post.

Born in Viseu in 1982, Mariana Pestana is not only an accomplished architect and curator but also an Invited Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico through the BIG ERA Chair project, in which she is currently working on.

With a background in architecture from the Universidade do Porto and a PhD in architectural design from the Bartlett School of Architecture in London, Mariana Pestana has showcased her work at the Venice Architecture Biennale twice and has curated the fifth Istanbul Design Biennial. Her rich international experience and bold curatorial approach were key factors in securing her position. Starting from March 1, 2024, Mariana Pestana will serve a four-year term in her role. The selection process, conducted by the CCB board of directors, favoured Mariana Pestana’s project for its quality and innovation in curatorial and programming proposals within the field of architecture.