Blanca de la Torre is the director of IVAM, the Valencian Institute of Modern Art. She holds a PhD in Fine Arts, a degree in Art History, and a Master's degree in Exhibition Design, with extensive experience in curating exhibitions, research, cultural management, and project management. She has held the position of Curator Director She has participated in both the Helsinki Biennial in Finland and the 15th Cuenca International Biennial in Ecuador, and has worked for over two decades in the field of contemporary art with museums and art institutions in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Latin America. She has served on advisory committees for public and private institutions, organizations, and collections, both nationally and internationally, and has published over one hundred articles in specialized journals. She also regularly participates in conferences, symposia, juries, and theoretical events.