FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Pittsburgh, PA, June 24, 2025] – ALMA | LEWIS is proud to announce that Kilolo Luckett, our Executive Director and Chief Curator, has been named as one of 10 Individuals Shaping the Art World Today by Artcube, a virtual and physical space connecting individuals in the art world.
Each week, Artcube identifies 10 Individuals Shaping the Art World Today via their Instagram account. For the week of June 8, Artcube included Kilolo Luckett on their list, declaring her “A curator dedicated to elevating the voices of underrepresented artists, particularly women and Black & Brown artists.”
“I’m honored to be recognized for my work in the contemporary art world on a global level by Artcube and to be among distinguished peers,” says Kilolo of the honor.
The full list of 10 Individuals Shaping the Art World Today from Artcube for the week of June 8th are:
- Carmelo Anthony (LA) – An NBA player turned Collector & Cultural Advocate
- Defne Ayas (Eindhoven) – Director of the Van Abbemuseum
- Edward Gillman (London) – Director of the Chisenhale Gallery
- Heather Harmon (Las Vegas) – Director of the Las Vegas Museum of Art & Triple Aught Foundation
- Kilolo Luckett (Pittsburgh) – Executive Director & Curator of ALMA | LEWIS
- Maria Bernheim (Zurich) – Founder of the Bernheim Gallery
- Nicholas Baume (NY) – Director & Chief Curator of Public Art Fund
- Rodrigo Mitre (São Paulo) – Founder of the Mitre Gallery
- Sara Raza (NY) – Director & Chief Curator of CCA Tashkent
- Yan Du (London) – Founder of Asymmetry Art Foundation & Yan Du Projects
With 292k followers, the inclusion on this list by Artcube acknowledges the influential work of Kilolo Luckett to a large, worldwide audience, as well as the growing impact of her work at ALMA | LEWIS.
About Artcube
Artcube London is a virtual and physical space that connects individuals in the art world, acting as both a discovery platform and a marketplace. It facilitates interactions between artists, collectors, curators, and gallerists through online platforms and events in London and New York. Artcube aims to redefine how people experience and purchase art by combining social networking with an online marketplace, offering a curated selection of contemporary art.
Website: https://artcube.co/
Instagram: @artcube
About ALMA | LEWIS
ALMA | LEWIS is an experimental contemporary art platform dedicated to Black culture, fostering critical thinking, dialogue, and creative expression. Through artist residencies, world-class exhibitions, and the Black Archive—a research space featuring rare books, publications, and artifacts—ALMA | LEWIS provides a foundation for artists, scholars, and writers to engage deeply with Black history and culture. Serving as both a home and a hub within the broader arts ecosystem, ALMA | LEWIS is committed to sustaining rigorous artistic practices and presenting transformative work that challenges and expands the intersection of art and equity.
Website: www.almalewis.org
Instagram: @almalewis
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