Catapulta launched its inaugural visitor programme by hosting Catherine Nichols, the curator for the upcoming 18th Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale (2026).
During her visit, Nichols traveled to Barcelona, Bilbao, and Madrid, meeting with 12 selected artists in their studios, alongside visits to local galleries, institutions, and cultural professionals. Nichols is an established academic, curator, and writer specializing in contemporary art, with a doctorate and a role as a curator at the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart in Berlin.
Her curatorial practice focuses on using exhibition spaces to formulate narratives that address social, political, and environmental issues, aiming to foster a space for reflection and coexistence. Her recent major projects include curating Manifesta 14 Prishtina (2022) and co-directing the critical investigation into the legacy of the German artist, beuys 2021: 100 years of joseph beuys.
