Dina Pugh

Dina Pugh is an experienced curator, art historian, and writer who has held several influential positions in the art world, including at Facebook (now Meta). She served as the Art Department Manager for The Americas at Facebook from 2017 to 2021.34 In this role, she led a team of curators and program managers to create innovative art programs for Facebook throughout Canada, the US, and Latin America.4

Pugh has a diverse background in curating and managing art initiatives:

1. She co-directed a contemporary art space in San Francisco called Triple Base Gallery from 2006 to 2011.1
2. She worked on projects with the San Francisco Arts Commission, including creating the city's first Art and Storefront Project.1
3. She served as Creative Director for Manresa Gallery, focusing on contemporary commissions supporting interfaith dialogue.1

After her time at Facebook, Pugh took on new roles:

• In May 2023, she became the Managing Director at Artwrld.5
• As of October 2024, she has been organizing contemporary art programs for The Metropolitan Museum of Art.6

Pugh is known for her expertise in creating art initiatives at the intersection of art, technology, and innovation.2 Her work often involves challenging artists to push boundaries and explore new ideas while providing constructive support.1