bio

Linda is a writer, curator and researcher whose work bridges art and international relations, with a focus on cultural diplomacy as a relational and evolving field. ​

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Her decades-long integration of art and international relations has centered on soft power and large-scale exhibitions in cultural and political contexts. She previously worked at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, directed a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles, and lobbied at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, helping to secure the adoption of a human rights resolution. She holds a BA in International Relations and an MA in Public Art Studies from the University of Southern California. 

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She is also the author of Horse Punk, a novel rooted in youth subculture, animal agency and artistic resistance.