Pierre d’Alancaisez

Pierre d’Alancaisez is a art critic, curator, and researcher working with the multiple politics of the arts. In 2024, he co‑founded Verdurin, a space for experimentation in aesthetics, learning, and the difficult conversations which drive today’s culture. He previously directed Waterside Contemporary, a gallery that tested social and political questions in the art market. Having trained in the sciences before coming to artistic practice, Pierre also worked on cultural exchange and engagement strategies in higher education and the charity sector and has held senior positions in publishing and financial services.