Ilana Shamoon (she/her) is Deputy Director & Director of Programs at the Toronto Biennial of Art. She oversees all aspects of the Biennial’s public and learning programs, as well as TBA publications. She joined the Biennial Curatorial Advisory Group in 2016 and subsequently led the Curatorial Framework research for the inaugural curatorial team. Prior to joining the Biennial, Ilana was curator at the Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain in Paris (2006-15) where she curated numerous exhibitions including Native Land, Stop Eject, and regularly commissioned artworks, events, and performances. Upon her return to Canada, Ilana ran the public art program at Waterfront Toronto from 2016-17 and has worked as an independent curator for institutions including The Image Centre, Toronto.