Rebecca Mirasol Davison-Mora

Rebecca Mirasol Davison-Mora (Arts and Cultural Management, 2021) at time of writing works for Arcarta, a due diligence platform that supports the art market.

Whilst Living in Toronto, Rebecca worked in the contemporary art space as a Gallery Manager and as a Head of Operations. She then moved to London to study a Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management at King's, where she specialised in museum practices and cultural policy. Her Master's dissertation, which sought to interrogate constructions of Mexican national identity at the British Museum, was awarded the prize for the highest marked dissertation in her academic cohort.

 What are your happiest memories of your time at King’s?

I attended King's during COVID so it was a primarily online experience, but it also created a great spirit of camaraderie within the cohort. It was in my extra curricular activities such as the Creative Careers Committee and the Principal's Global Leadership Award Scheme that I felt most connected - especially in such an intense time of isolation.

How have you stayed connected to King’s since graduating, and why is being part of your alumni network important to you?

Since graduating I have used the King's library extensively! An amazing perk of being part of the alumni network, it has meant I can continue learning and researching as I take next steps to further graduate work. As someone who didn't get to have the full on campus experience, keeping in touch with alumni is a great way to feel connected to King's and to transpose the virtual experience I had into a physical one.

How has the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from other cultures and/or backgrounds been important in your life or career?

As someone who is from a mixed cultural background this is something that has always been necessary. I have been lucky to have a certain adaptability from the onset due to a multi lingual/ multicultural family. I was able to expand this through the Principal's Global Leadership Award Scheme which taught us about leadership, cultural competency and cross-disciplinary approaches, allowing me to put into practice what was already inherently there. This was also integrated into the research into my dissertation entitled: Challenging Constructions of Mexican Identity Beyond the Americas, A Critical Discourse Analysis of Exhibition Texts at the British Museum. I really believe that by understanding the structures of power that shape the way we interact, challenging assumptions and learning from others - we are just better people. This is important in both our personal and professional relationships helping us to uplift those around us and is imperative in expanding our understanding of the world.

What advice would you give to students and alumni for success in life after King’s?

Most of my work opportunities came through my network, so I think my advice would be to build strong connections with those around you. In the arts especially it can be tricky to get your foot in the door and to make a sustainable living, so network and be genuine with your interest when speaking to others. I also think prioritising your social and mental wellbeing is key - if you are happy and rested you are all charged up to break down doors and build the career you want.

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