The Art Career

Ché Morales: Gratitude, Chance Encounters, and Partnerships


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On Season 3, Episode 7, Emily McElwreath interviews Ché Morales.

Ché Morales is an independent curator based in New York City who is passionate about presenting groundbreaking material in innovative and thought-provoking ways. With a keen eye for emerging talent, he has curated numerous exhibitions that showcase the diverse range of artists' abilities.

Among his notable exhibitions are Dominique Fung’s "Wash Your Corners" at Ross + Kramer in New York, Bernadette Despujols's "The Vast Ocean in Which the Woman Swims” at Rachel Uffner Gallery in New York, Nadia Waheed's "I Climb, I Backtrack, I Float" and Asif Hoque’s "Lover's Rock" at Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami. Additionally, he has curated exhibits such as Azikiwe Mohammed’s "396 Wortman Ave." and Heather Day's "Convergence" at Anna Zorina Gallery in New York.

In 2017, Morales established ABSTRKT, an independent consultancy focused on art, design, and creating unique experiences. Clients include Nike, New Balance, Adidas, The Standard Hotel, Soho House, StockX, New York City Ballet, Cîroc and more.Through this platform, he continues to shape his artistic practice and explore new avenues within the art world.

Morales is also recently founded The Online Gallery, a quarterly ad-free art archive that provides a platform for curators, artists, and organizers to share and demystify art through an editorial lens. His approach to art curation is deeply influenced by his extensive knowledge of cultural, social, and historical contexts in which art is both created and consumed. Through his work, Morales aims to push boundaries, inspire meaningful conversations, and captivate audiences with the transformative power of art.

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Music: Chase Johnson

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