Ekaterina Juskowski is a Russian-born American writer, curator and photographer, and social activist known for her interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art, gender politics, and cultural heritage. She is the founder of the Miami Girls Foundation and the Hydra Art Residency at the Old Carpet Factory [1] in Greece.
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Juskowski was born in Moscow, Soviet Union [2] , and moved to the United States at the age of 18 to pursue studies in art and photography. Her academic interests later expanded to include social studies, with a particular focus on gender politics and urban spaces. Influenced by French Dada poets and feminist theory, her early work explored the boundaries between femininity and feminism. [3]
Juskowski’s curatorial and photographic work is characterized by its immersive and research-driven approach. Her projects explore themes of social justice, cultural identity, and the role of women in public space. She has been recognized for integrating traditional craft and contemporary art in ways that honor local heritage while fostering global dialogue. Her work has been shown at Untitled Art Fair during Art Basel Miami Beach [4] , Coral Gables Museum [5] , HistoryMiami Museum, Hydra School Projects [6] Her work appeared in Gagosian Quarterly [7] , Monday to Sunday Athens book [8] , CondeNast Traveler [9] , Scenario Magazine [10] .
In 2015, Juskowski founded the Miami Girls Foundation, [11] a nonprofit media platform aimed at challenging stereotypes and amplifying the voices of women leaders in South Florida. The foundation uses multimedia campaigns and public programming to highlight the contributions of women in business, technology, art, and activism. It also addresses systemic issues such as the gender wealth gap and underrepresentation of women founders in venture capital. [12]
In 2017 Juskowski documented participants of the Women's March in Miami Bayfront Park for Miami Girls Foundation. She profiled many feminist leaders of South Floria, including Patricia Ireland, Marleine Bastien, Ruth Shack, Daniella Levine-Cava, Rebecca Fishman-Lipsey and others [13]
In 2019, Juskowski launched the Hydra Art Residency at the Old Carpet Factory [14] , designed to document and preserve the island’s cultural heritage while supporting contemporary artistic practices on Hydra Island, Greece. In 2024 she curated the "Warp of Time" art exhibition [15] featuring works of Helen Marden. [16] In 2025 she curated a project "Hydra: Island in the Sound" featuring "Fountains" [17] series by artist Dimitrios Antonitsis and soundscapes by Angela Tisner. [18]
Juskowski contributes to various publications [19] writing about art and culture. She is the author of the book "The Warp of Time" published in 2024 [20] and "Hydra: Island in the Sound" published in 2025.