Art has a way of staying with us long after we see it. It lingers in our memory and quietly reshapes the way we see the world. For me, it has always been more than that. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been immersed in some form of art or design practice. It has been present in every stage of my life, and it has saved me more times than I can count. Years into this world have given me the confidence to say that art belongs to everyone: to the curious eye, to the mind that wonders, to the spirit that searches. It has the power to transform even the coldest, most uninviting space. It also can lift you into another dimension, where you feel suddenly understood, or where a color, sound, or gesture brings someone to mind. Art has no limits; it fits into no boxes.
It can speak about anything, and it can speak to anyone.

As a curator, my role is to bring these voices together and create spaces where art resonates far beyond the space that hold it. Whether it is a painting, a performance, or a chef crafting their most exquisite plate; each expression is chosen not only for its beauty, but for its capacity to connect, challenge, and inspire.

In d2 magazine, we celebrate art that is here to stay; that will be remembered, move with us into the future, and that continues to live quietly and powerfully in the present.

- Daniela Echemendia, Curator