Natalia Ivanova Mount (Bulgaria/U.S.A.) is a distinguished curator, cultural organizer, social entrepreneur, and published author. For over two decades, her practice has centered on the role of art and culture in the commons, exploring the evolving nature of public practice—artistically, aesthetically, and intellectually—amid radical shifts in the U.S. cultural landscape.
Her leadership in the arts is marked by her global contributions to cultural discourse, engaging academic and community audiences through lectures and curatorial projects that span exhibitions, public art, film, radio, and music. In 2017, Natalia curated The New Situationists at Pro Arts Gallery, a landmark survey of Bay Area avant-garde and countercultural art, supported by the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation.
As a founding member of the avant-garde collective Dadais Americanus, Natalia continues to push boundaries in collaborative artistic practice. Her tenure as Executive Director of Pro Arts Gallery in Oakland (2015–2024) saw her lead branding initiatives, capital campaigns, and strategic communication efforts, securing vital funding and expanding the reach of diverse art projects.
Her latest venture, Ram + Leo Art Agency, embodies her forward-thinking approach, reshaping art paradigms through commons-based, P2P, and platform cooperativism models.
As a published author, her 2022 collaboration with Marc Herbst, The Commons: Of Friends & Lovers, captivated global audiences, with readings across the U.S. and Europe. She is currently co-authoring a new book, The Commons as a Network of Friends, Strangers, and Things.
Natalia's ability to inspire and foster meaningful connections ensures her enduring influence on the contemporary art world.