Carlota Álvarez Basso (Vigo, 1964) studied Sociology at Nanterre University, Paris, France. From 1992 to 1999 she was Head of the A/V Artworks Department at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid. She also directed the Congress and Exhibitions Hall in Pontevedra from 1999 to 2001 and designed and started up MARCO, Museum of Contemporary Art Vigo, which she directed until 2005.
He has curated many national and international exhibitions and she has been member of several honourable committees and advisory boards of cultural institutions. She has also participated as a member of the panels of contests and festivals. She offered national and international lectures and round-table meetings. She also wrote a wide range of critic texts for catalogues and magazines.