Tatiana Martyanova
Milano
Summary
Tatiana Martyanova (Moscow, 1985; based in Milan) is Gallery Director of C+N Gallery CANEPANERI since 2022, leading its art market and communication strategies, international positioning, and participation in top global art fairs. She oversees collaborations with leading Italian and international curators and institutions, while developing programs that promote and support both emerging and established artists. Formerly Head of Communications & Advertising at Flash Art (2013–2022), she combines expertise in curation, writing, communication, and education, fostering dialogue and professional growth across the contemporary art field.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Curatorial Projects & Writing
Independent Curator
- Realized exhibitions and essays exploring identity and cultural narratives.
- Selected projects & curated exhibitions:
- 2023 Hannah Rowan: Tides in the Body, a solo show, C+N Gallery CANEPANERI, Milan. The artist’s work explores the slippery complexities of water that draws together a liquid relationship between the human body and geological and ecological systems. Hannah Rowan worksacross sculpture, installation, performance, video and sound to explore the uncertain form ofmaterials.
- 2022 Hand Land – Gillian Brett, Ayobola Kekere-Ekun, Olivia Parkes, Harriet Riddell, MJ Torrecampo – a group show devoted to the condition of the artist and the process by which his/her identity is embedded in material through “hand” work, installation as a timeless journey whereby touch becomes a third eye and manual skill reveals the artist’s id.
- 2021 (Proto)Type 2 – artists Maria and Alexander Pogorzhelsky (Russia) – curatorial project & organization, Biella, Woolbridge Art Labs - second round of the bi-personal show on exhibition space as a “place of memory” though an intuitive recreation of reality via the concept of a prototype.
- 2020 (Proto)Type – artists Maria and Alexander Pogorzhelsky (Russia) – curatorial project & organization, Moscow - a bi-personal show on exhibition space as a “place of memory” though an intuitive recreation of reality via the concept of a prototype.
- 2019 Heterotopia I. Peter Halley – Flash Art & Fine Art Academy of Venice collaboration / organization and co-production of the exhibition, Venice Biennale - a solo show of Peter Halley (USA), one of the most influential artists in contemporary art, curated by Gea Politi
- 2012 Publication: Exhibitions Activity as a Form of Art Representing, in International Congress in Contemporary Culture problems in Museums and Exhibition centers, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- 2011 MMOMA Moscow Multimedia Art Museum + Milan Allegra Ravizza Art Project - Communications and Interpreting for Italian Zero and Avantgarde 60s Exhibition Sept-Oct 2011; Translation Italian Zero and Avantgarde 60s catalogue, Milano, 2011, Silvana, pp. 286 / Interpreting lecture
Gallery Director
C+N Gallery CANEPANERI
01.2022 - Current
- Leading gallery direction and international positioning, implementing art market strategies to enhance visibility and competitiveness globally.
- Steering participation in the most innovative and promising art fairs worldwide, aligned with the gallery’s mission to present, promote, and research young talents internationally.
- Overseeing gallery communication and relationships, fostering collaborations with important Italian and international curators and key figures within the art system.
- Developed successful exhibition programs and partnerships, combining curatorial vision with commercial results.
Head of Communications & Advertising
Flash Art Magazine
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Strengthened global brand presence, communication strategy, and international networks.
- Built and maintained relationships with important Italian and international art institutions.
- Managed complex cultural projects with strategic impact on the contemporary art scene.
Teaching & Mentorship
Brera Academy of Fine Arts & CRAB research center
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Worked with historical / contemporary artists programs, fostering dialogue and professional development in the contemporary art field.
- Communication and Organisation of Events / Conferences;
- Teaching, Translating & Interpreting English-Italian-Russian Workshop with Ilya & Emilia Kabakov;
- 16 hours Seminar Trattare con Umanità for Master’s degree students in Visual Studies
Education
MA - European Museology
IULM
Milano01.2012
MA - Communication and Organization for Contemporary Art
Brera Academy of Fine Arts
Milano01.2011
BA - Cultural Studies
University of Moscow
Moscow01.2007
Skills
- Strategic Gallery Direction – Leading and positioning galleries on the international stage with clear vision and results
- Art Market Expertise – Developing and implementing strategies that combine curatorial excellence with commercial success
- Communication Leadership – Designing and executing impactful communication and branding strategies for institutions and galleries
- International Networking – Building lasting collaborations with curators, artists, institutions, and collectors worldwide
- Project & Event Management – Successfully managing complex exhibitions, fairs, and cultural projects from concept to realization
- Curatorial Research & Writing – Producing critical essays and curatorial projects focused on identity and cultural narratives
Skills
- Teaching & Mentorship – Designing and leading seminars that foster dialogue, critical thinking, and professional development for emerging and established artists
- Institutional Relations – Strengthening partnerships with major Italian and international art institutions
- Cross-Cultural Competence – Navigating and bridging diverse cultural contexts in contemporary art
- Team & Resource Management – Guiding teams and optimizing resources to achieve ambitious artistic and organizational goals
- Positive-Minded Attitude – Approaching challenges with optimism and resilience
- Problem-Solving – Finding effective solutions and overcoming obstacles in complex projects and collaborations
Languages
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Gallery Director
C+N Gallery CANEPANERI
01.2022 - Current
Head of Communications & Advertising
Flash Art Magazine
01.2013 - 01.2022
Teaching & Mentorship
Brera Academy of Fine Arts & CRAB research center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Curatorial Projects & Writing
Independent Curator
MA - European Museology
IULM
MA - Communication and Organization for Contemporary Art
Brera Academy of Fine Arts
BA - Cultural Studies
University of Moscow