Fatoş Üstek is an independent curator and writer with over two decades of international experience in contemporary art. She is the author of The Art Institution of Tomorrow: Reinventing the Model (Lund Humphries, 2024) and serves as curator of Frieze Sculpture (2023–2026) and Cascading Principles Expansions within Geometry, Philosophy and Interference, Mathematical Institute, Oxford University (2022-2025). Her curatorial expertise spans biennials, exhibitions, festivals, and public art commissions, shaping critical discourse and institutional transformation within the arts.

Üstek’s practice extends beyond exhibition-making, consistently pushing the boundaries of curatorial engagement. She creates synergies for artistic experience in both institutional and non-institutional contexts, expanding the site of encounter to the cityscape and reimagining how audiences engage with contemporary art. Her work blurs the lines between art, architecture, and the public realm, forging new possibilities for cultural dialogue in urban environments.

Currently, Üstek is working on founding a new art institution aligned with the model published in her book. She is also directing FRANK Fair Artist Pay, commissioning public artworks in Dubai and London, curating Frieze Sculpture, and lecturing at global conferences and events.

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