Guest Talk by Casilda Ybarra Satrústegui, from Fundación MAPFRE

As part of a special session organized by professor Anna Wieck at the IE School of Humanities, students had the opportunity to hear from Casilda Ybarra Satrústegui, Chief Curator of Fine Art at Fundación MAPFRE. Held at the IE University Tower, the session offered an inside look into the professional world of art curation.

Casilda shared her personal career journey and the daily realities of curatorial work, offering a detailed walkthrough of how major loan exhibitions are developed—from conceptualization to installation. Her talk emphasized the intricate collaboration among a wide array of professionals, including curators, registrars, artists, insurers, conservators, and designers.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A where students asked thoughtful questions about museum practices, art collecting, and research in the visual arts. Events like this reflect IE School of Humanities' commitment to integrating academic learning with real-world expertise.