Dr. Dita Starova Qerimi is an associate professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Design, University American College Skopje. She completed her PhD studies in Cultural Studies at Euro-Balkan University in 2014, and has been awarded numerous recognitions for her contributions to cultural development and curatorial leadership. She recently led North Macedonia’s national participation as Commissioner at the Venice Biennale in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. She has published several papers in journals and exhibition catalogues, and serves as an expert advisor for cultural institutions and interdisciplinary research projects. Her teaching disciplines include architectural theory, visual communication, and form in design, and her research interests include architectural education, public space, visual perception, and the intersection of art and architecture.