Matthew Kyba is a Canadian curator and writer whose practice investigates global socio-political conditions, exposing hidden oppressive structures while positioning art as a space for resistance and agency. He holds an M.A. in Criticism and Curatorial Practice from OCAD University (2015) and a B.A. (Hons.) in Film and Contemporary Art from Queen’s University (2013).

Kyba’s work often engages research-driven, site-specific exhibitions that address cultural marginalization under neoliberal globalization. His curatorial approach emphasizes community engagement and cross-border collaboration, using contemporary art to spark public dialogue and reclaim agency for underrepresented groups.

In 2024, Kyba received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for How Do I Look, a collaborative exhibition exploring post-apartheid identity in South Africa. Kyba’s exhibitions have toured across Canada and the U.S., notably including Esmaa Mohamoud’s To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat traveling to 5 museums across the country. As Curator at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC) in Ontario, he organized initiatives including the Loft Gallery Commission Program (launched 2019) inviting artists to create site-responsive installations that drive conversations about timely issues, build relationships with diverse communities, and support new Canadian art. Sutures, a show he curated in 2023 featuring UK and Canadian artists, was named Exhibition of the Year by the Ontario Arts Council.