Menene Gras Balaguer

Philosopher, art critic, and cultural manager. PhD in Philosophy and Humanities from the University of Barcelona, where she taught Aesthetics and Art Theory. She is Director of Culture and Exhibitions at Casa Asia, an institution dedicated to intercultural dialogue between Asia and Spain. Founder and director of the Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFB) since 2011, specialising in contemporary Asian cinema. She has curated exhibitions in Spain, China, Korea, Vietnam, India, and Latin America, and has spoken at international biennials and conferences. Regular contributor to El País, La Vanguardia, ABC, and ARTFORUM.