Benjamin Stafford is a curator and writer based in Ireland, where he works closely with artists to realise exhibitions, performances and publications. Benjamin has worked as a curator and director in public and private institutions, including Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, the Arts Council of Ireland, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Since 2021 he is Visual Arts Curator at VISUAL, Ireland’s largest purpose-built gallery space where he presents a wide programme of exhibitions, events and publications. Recent projects include solo exhibitions by Dominique White (2025), Amie Siegel, Ulla von Brandenburg (both 2024), Elizabeth Cope (2022), and a major retrospective and publication on Derek Jarman (2019/2020). Benjamin has curated over 30 exhibitions and performances in Ireland and Europe, and has edited and written for to a wide range of catalogues and monographs. He also maintains and occasional independent publishing practice. He holds an MA in Art and Research Collaboration from IADT.
Curator Visits, Summer Series: Benjamin Stafford, VISUAL Carlow
Curator Visits, Summer Series: Benjamin Stafford, VISUAL Carlow
Our Curator Visits series offers Sample-Studios members a unique opportunity to connect directly with local and international curators. Members meet with curators 1to1 to present their work, discuss their practice, and receive expert advice and guidance from prominent professionals bringing a wealth of experience, a variety of backgrounds in different arts contexts, and valuable networks.
Benjamin Stafford is a curator and writer based in Ireland, where he works closely with artists to realise exhibitions, performances and publications. Benjamin has worked as a curator and director in public and private institutions, including Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, the Arts Council of Ireland, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Since 2021 he is Visual Arts Curator at VISUAL, Ireland’s largest purpose-built gallery space where he presents a wide programme of exhibitions, events and publications. Recent projects include solo exhibitions by Dominique White (2025), Amie Siegel, Ulla von Brandenburg (both 2024), Elizabeth Cope (2022), and a major retrospective and publication on Derek Jarman (2019/2020). Benjamin has curated over 30 exhibitions and performances in Ireland and Europe, and has edited and written for to a wide range of catalogues and monographs. He also maintains and occasional independent publishing practice. He holds an MA in Art and Research Collaboration from IADT.
CURATOR VISITS
Our Curator Visits series offers Sample-Studios members a unique opportunity to connect directly with local and international curators. Members meet with curators 1to1 to present their work, discuss their practice, and receive expert advice and guidance from prominent professionals bringing a wealth of experience, a variety of backgrounds in different arts contexts, and valuable networks.
Curator Visits, Summer Series: Benjamin Stafford, VISUAL Carlow
Our Curator Visits series offers Sample-Studios members a unique opportunity to connect directly with local and international curators. Members meet with curators 1to1 to present their work, discuss their practice, and receive expert advice and guidance from prominent professionals bringing a wealth of experience, a variety of backgrounds in different arts contexts, and valuable networks.
Benjamin Stafford is a curator and writer based in Ireland, where he works closely with artists to realise exhibitions, performances and publications. Benjamin has worked as a curator and director in public and private institutions, including Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, the Arts Council of Ireland, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Since 2021 he is Visual Arts Curator at VISUAL, Ireland’s largest purpose-built gallery space where he presents a wide programme of exhibitions, events and publications. Recent projects include solo exhibitions by Dominique White (2025), Amie Siegel, Ulla von Brandenburg (both 2024), Elizabeth Cope (2022), and a major retrospective and publication on Derek Jarman (2019/2020). Benjamin has curated over 30 exhibitions and performances in Ireland and Europe, and has edited and written for to a wide range of catalogues and monographs. He also maintains and occasional independent publishing practice. He holds an MA in Art and Research Collaboration from IADT.
