“There is hope in honest error. None in the icy perfections of the mere stylist.”
— C. R. Mackintosh
Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, specialized in Documents and Graphic Arts, and Master’s degree in Conservation and Restoration of Photographic Heritage (both at the ESCRBCC).
A previous career on editorial and communication paths allows me to add some side knowledge to the profession.
I am a versatile and motivated person, used to team work. I face new challenges and projects with confidence.
Cristina Gallego Galan
Tel: +34 639 43 07 25
E-mail: crisgallego07@gmail.com
Previous education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Complementary Media studies at the School of Media and Communications, University of Lincolnshire & Humberside (Hull, UK) within the European Union Erasmus student exchange programme.
Previous work experience: La Vanguardia newspaper. Work as picture editor, photographer, coordination, organization, and administration of the Picture Desk. Head of the Picture Desk (from 2015 to 2018).
Founding member and collaborator in the activities of the cultural association Centre de Fotografia Documental de Barcelona. Work in photo research and editing of the magazines Nat (Sapiens Publicacions) and Viajes National Geographic (RBA), and Cover photo agency.
Positive attitude and collaboration disposition on a working environment. I’m used to share projects with professionals of different disciplines. A flexible approach to work. A compromised and responsible attitude. I value a job well done.
Experienced in management skills, dealing with technical and human resources, and prioritising duties effectively.
Ability in oral and written communication in Spanish, Catalan and English.
I am passionate about culture and all arts in general.
Work experience in conservation-restoration:
Starting in July 2023 as a free-lance professional in the public and private sector on projects related to cultural heritage.
Educational work experience in conservation-restoration:
Volunteer work at the ICOM-CC 20th Triennial Conference in Valencia, on September 2023.
Complementary work from the master’s degree in Conservation and Restoration of Photographic Heritage (ESCRBCC) at the Biblioteca Nacional de Catalunya.
Complementary work from the Bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (ESCRBCC) at the Graphic Documents department of the Centre de Restauració de Béns Mobles de Catalunya (CRBMC).
Field work in Conservation-Restoration at Sant Bernard Monastery, Congrégation des Servants de Marie, Anglet, France. Intervention on sculptures on wood, terracotta, plaster, stone and metalwork. Tasks related to cleaning, consolidation and material and chromatic reintegration.