Iolanda Cincu (b. 1993) is an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Art and Design in Cluj, Department of Theoretical Disciplines, and a research assistant in different international projects regarding contemporary art. She has a PhD in Philosophy from the “Babeș-Bolyai” University (2022), with the thesis entitled: Independent art galleries in Romania: types of organization and aesthetic functions (2000-2020). Her thesis explores the history and aesthetics of contemporary Romanian galleries. She has published articles on art history and criticism in journals and collective volumes. Her research interests are: Aesthetics, Philosophy of Art, Contemporary Art History, Visual Studies Culture and Creative Industries. Her future research project is focused on the evolution and transformation of the artistic practices and careers of several Romanian women artists relevant in the context of contemporary visual arts. The research intends to connect the transformations within particular artistic narratives of these Romanian women artists with the wider framework of their reception in the local and international art world after ‘89, in contemporary art history or in an institutional context of galleries, museums or biennials of contemporary art.