Profile

Executive in the arts and culture, awarded as an artistic director, curator, and entrepreneur, leading creative projects that combine digital culture, media, art, and design.

Extensive experience in the creation, organization, and management of
complex exhibitions that impact diverse audiences globally.

Internationally known for creating cultural icons such as The Wrong Biennale, The Wrong Television, NOVA
Festival, and ROJO Magazine.

Clients

Absolut Vodka, Nike, J&B rare scotch, SMART, Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, FIAT, Diageo, Selina, Levi’s, Red Bull, Ray-Ban, Luxottica, Brookfield, Apple, Unilever, Heineken, Pepe Jeans, Onitsuka Tiger, Comme des Garçons, Carolina Herrera, Puig Perfumes, Diesel jeans, Kelme, Wonders, Indian Rose, Estrella DAMM, Epson, Tiger Beer.

WORK

The Wrong
Biennale.

2013 to present.

Director, manager and head curator of the Wrong Biennale, a pioneering online art event to showcase digital and new media art to a global audience. The Wrong has featured work by 10000+ artists and curators worldwide, and has partnered with hundreds of institutions, driving notable audiences to its embassies and pavilions.

Selina.

2024.

Global art director, Senior deisgner, manager of design global team. Developed visual language for global campaigns, partnerships, and key presentations while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. Collaborated with marketing and stakeholders on global projects, aligning aesthetics with usability, accessibility, and web standards. Partnered with the Director of Digital Marketing to create on-brand, performance-driven campaigns and designs.

Selina, a leading hospitality brand catering to Millennial and Gen Z travelers, blended beautifully designed accommodations with coworking, recreation, wellness, and local experiences. With over 150 properties across 25 countries, Selina provided a global infrastructure for seamless travel and remote work between 2014 and 2024.

The Wrong
Television.

2020 to 2o24.

Director, manager and curator of an online TV channel to provide a virtual platform for artists to showcase their work and engage audiences. 190+ exhibitions featuring work by 2600+ international artists, and millions of views.

NOVA Cultura Contemporânea Festival.

2010 to 2012.

Director and curator of a contemporary culture festival nurturing cross media and work in progress processes as exhibition premises. Director & curator of its 5 editions at major cultural institutions in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles and Belo Horizonte featuring work by 324 artists and supported by 119 institutional partners and brands.

ROJO Magazine & Artspace Network.

2001 to 2011.

Publisher, director, editor and curator. 855 artists published, 81 magazine issues & books, presented in 1000+ art events at institutions around the world and 30+ gallery members of the ROJO Artspace Network. Developed creative strategies, branded content and exhibitions for Nike, J&B, Smart-Mercedes Benz and Absolut Vodka, among many others.

Skills

Artistic director, curator, creative director, marketing specialist, publisher, senior designer and publisher, musician and writer. Experience in managing both small and large teams. Strong international network within the global creative community, with curators, artists, designers, and institutions. Expert use of all current creative tools, social media, digital environments, and AI.

Languages

Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Valencian as native languages, with knowledge of French and Italian. Proficient in all aspects of the digital environment.
 

Awards

Public institutional recognition for organising and curating collaborative art exhibitions, producing cultural artifacts and building creative networks together with thousands of artists, curators and institutions worldwide.

S+T+ARTS European commission.
SOIS cultura Cultural enterprise. 

Teaching & LECTURES

Tabakalera. Donostia..
Las Cigarreras. Alicante.
University of Arts. Linz.
CCCB. Barcelona.
Circulo Bellas Artes. Madrid.
SESC Paulista. São Paulo.
SAIC. School of The Art Institute. Chicago.
MIS. Museu da Imagem e o Som. São Paulo.
180 Creative Camp. Cerveira & Abrantes.
IED Instituto Europeo Design. Madrid.
Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador..
Centre D’Art Santa Monica. Barcelona..
La Casa Encendida. Madrid.
Instituto Cervantes. New York City & Casablanca.
SESC Copacabana. Rio de Janeiro.
ARCO. Madrid.
Universidad de Málaga.
ELISAVA. Barcelona.
BAU. Barcelona.

Education

ESCAC. Barcelona. Filmmaking.
GRISART. Barcelona. Photography.
ESIC. Barcelona. Bachelor Business Administration.
EATM. Barcelona. Fashion design and production. 
CSW. Weston USA. Art foundation.
Cheshire Academy USA.
Colegio Aitana. Alicante. 

Contact

David Quiles Guilló.
Partida Maitino 2069c.
Alicante 03295. Spain
+34 619 251 233       davidquilesguillo@gmail.com