Bárbara Velasco (1980) is an anthropologist and cultural manager whose professional career has been deeply rooted in the field of contemporary craft. Her work brings together research, curatorial practice, and cultural policy with an international outlook. She has led initiatives focused on the internationalization of the Latin American craft sector, fostering its circulation and global visibility.
She currently serves as Honorary Latin American President of the World Crafts Council, where she promotes collaborative networks, recognition programs, and global positioning strategies for the craft sector. She is also the director of Future by Hand, a platform dedicated to the international visibility of contemporary craft through a critical and context-driven curatorial approach.
Velasco is an international lecturer and jury member, and curator of Chile’s participation in the 2025 edition of the Révélations Biennial.
