Hi, I'm Aida AddisU Asrat, a multidisciplinary painter, graphic designer, curator, and animation and culture professional based in Bern, Switzerland. I love blending visual arts with storytelling, curating exhibitions across media, and creating graphic identities that communicate ideas clearly. Over the years I have collaborated with Alliance Ethio-Française, Goethe Institute, British Council, and Pushkin Center, organizing exhibitions, music concerts, theater and circus performances, fashion shows, book launches, and writers' events. I bring a hands-on, project-driven approach to art and culture, combining design skills with exhibition planning and cross-cultural exchange.

AIDA ADDISU ASRAT

Hi, I'm Aida AddisU Asrat, a multidisciplinary painter, graphic designer, curator, and animation and culture professional based in Bern, Switzerland. I love blending visual arts with storytelling, curating exhibitions across media, and creating graphic identities that communicate ideas clearly. Over the years I have collaborated with Alliance Ethio-Française, Goethe Institute, British Council, and Pushkin Center, organizing exhibitions, music concerts, theater and circus performances, fashion shows, book launches, and writers' events. I bring a hands-on, project-driven approach to art and culture, combining design skills with exhibition planning and cross-cultural exchange.

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Hi, I’m Aida AddisU Asrat, a multidisciplinary painter, graphic designer, curator, and animation and culture professional based in Bern, Switzerland. I love blending visual arts with storytelling, curating exhibitions across media, and creating graphic identities that communicate ideas clearly.

Over the years I have collaborated with Alliance Ethio-Française, Goethe Institute, British Council, and Pushkin Center, organizing exhibitions, music concerts, theater and circus performances, fashion shows, book launches, and writers’ events. I bring a hands-on, project-driven approach to art and culture, combining design skills with exhibition planning and cross-cultural exchange.

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Work Experience

Curator, Graphic designer (Animation cultural) at Alliance Ethio-Française
December 1, 2005 - July 1, 2010
Curated exhibitions across painting, sculpture, photography, European Film Festival, documentary films, and anthroposophic art research. Organized music concerts, theatre, circus, fashion shows, book launches, writers' events, and art fairs including art auctions. Volunteered for events with the French Embassy in Addis Ababa and collaborated on cultural programs with Goethe Institute, British Council, and the Pushkin Center. Attended EU policy strategy meetings at the EU Delegation in Addis Ababa.

Education

Bachelor of Art at Addis Ababa University School of Fine Art & Design, (Ethiopia)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other