Mary Lou David

Mary Lou David is a French curator whose eclectic interests include video art, experimental cinema, cabinets of curiosities, commemorative art, and DIY practices, among others. From 2018 to 2025, she was part of the curatorial team at Sàn Art, a leading non-profit arts space in Ho Chi Minh City, known for its grassroots support of local and international artists, and a commitment to critical discourse and experimental practices.

She has been involved in a range of residency projects and exchange initiatives focused on building networks of collaboration and support between artists and independent spaces in Asia. In her independent work, she has been a member of the Saigon Experimental Film Festival, co-curating and organizing several editions of the event. She was selected for the TOKAS Curatorial Residency (2023) and the Ishibashi Foundation / Japan Foundation Fellowship (2023–2024). [Source: VOX, 2025]