A Practice Built on Purpose
About
Strategic Advisory & Cultural Advocacy in Contemporary Art
David Gillin Favret has established a practice defined by cultural respect, creative passion, and intentional partnership. With experience producing and advising on international contemporary art exhibits, including over a decade of work with internationally recognized contemporary artist Big Chief Demond Melancon, he brings a thoughtful combination of strategic insight, cultural awareness, and production capability to every engagement. Favret’s objective is to support artists and institutions with mission-driven initiatives from concept through execution.
At the heart of David’s approach is a deep commitment to cultural respect, honest collaboration, and the pursuit of meaningful impact. Every project begins with listening and is carried out with precision, transparency, and accountability. He focuses on the communities and cultures that shape contemporary art and he’s interested in correcting institutional imbalances. David’s work is guided by these principles in every conversation, partnership, and decision, with an unwavering commitment to cultural responsibility.
Areas of Work
Creative Production & Institutional Partnerships
Favret’s experience spans exhibition production, institutional advising, narrative development, and artist support at pivotal moments. This includes managing the logistics of touring exhibitions, articulating curatorial perspectives for international platforms, and building strategic relationships between artists and organizations. Across all efforts, he works with clarity, precision, and cultural awareness to uphold the integrity of each project.
