Luiza Teixeira de Freitas is an independent art curator whose work spans curatorial and consultancy projects with private collections, as well as a strong engagement with independent publications and artist books. In 2018, she launched her own independent publisher, Taffimai, further cementing her commitment to the intersection of art and publishing. Although based in Portugal, she collaborates on projects worldwide, particularly in São Paulo, New York, London, Los Angeles, and the Middle East. She serves on several boards, including Instituto Moreira Salles (Brazil), Bidoun (New York), Delfina Foundation (London) as a strategy advisor and Solar dos Abacaxis in Rio de Janeiro.

She was the co-curator of Anozero – Coimbra Biennial (2017) under the theme Curar e Reparar (Cure and Repair), assistant curator at the Marrakech Biennale (2009), and has contributed to exhibitions at Tate Modern, London, including Cildo Meireles and Cy Twombly (2008).

Her work extends to the intersection of art, health, and humanization. Luiza has cultivated a deep involvement in healthcare. In 2022, she completed a postgraduate degree in Pediatric Palliative Care, an area she actively researches and supports. She is a member of the communications team for the Portuguese Association for Palliative Care and provides strategic consultancy for various initiatives that bridge art and healthcare. Since January 2020, she has served as the President of Operação Nariz Vermelho, an organization of specialized clowns that bring joy and relief for hospitalized children.