Office Keith Whittle — Cultural Consultancy and Strategic Advisory Services
Office Keith Whittle is an international cultural consultancy operating at the intersection of contemporary art, strategic planning, and cross-cultural programme development. The office supports museums, galleries, foundations, universities, and cultural agencies in designing, delivering, and evaluating ambitious cultural initiatives.
With over two decades of experience across the UK, Europe, and Asia, Office Keith Whittle provides strategic advisory services including programme and exhibition development, organisational review, multi-partner project design, stakeholder engagement, and long-term cultural planning. Clients and collaborators include Arts Council England, the British Council, The Japan Foundation, and leading public and private institutions such as Tate, Hayward Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery, ICA London, Modern Art Oxford, Ikon Gallery, Leeds Art Gallery, and Tate Liverpool.
The consultancy builds on extensive curatorial expertise developed through delivering major exhibitions, moving-image commissions, site-specific public-realm projects, and international touring programmes. Past work includes significant roles at Film and Video Umbrella—contributing to the rise of artists’ moving image in the UK and Internationaly—White Rainbow, a London gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary Japanese art. Office Keith Whittle has collaborated with influential international artists including Marina Abramović & Ulay, Vito Acconci, Bill Viola, Isaac Julien, Laure Prouvost, John Akomfrah, Elizabeth Price, and others across Europe and Asia.
A core strength of Office Keith Whittle is its expertise in cross-cultural exchange, particularly between the UK, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The consultancy develops residencies, co-commissioned exhibitions, and institutional partnerships that support new artistic production and connect cultural organisations with broader global audiences. Its work focuses on building sustainable frameworks for collaboration and strengthening organisational capacity through clear strategy and cultural insight.
Office Keith Whittle is also active in research and education, contributing to teaching and academic collaboration at institutions including Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Tokyo University of the Arts, Central Saint Martins, and universities across the UK and Japan. Research spans modern and contemporary Japanese art, time-based media, curatorial methodologies, and archival practices, supported by fellowships from The Japan Foundation and Central Saint Martins.
Additional services include fundraising, evaluation, and legacy planning. The office has a strong track record in securing financial support for both emerging artist projects and major international exhibitions, and works closely with clients to design frameworks for audience engagement, impact measurement, and long-term sustainability.
Across all activities, Office Keith Whittle is recognised for its ability to connect artistic vision with organisational strategy—helping institutions navigate complex cultural projects, deepen their international networks, and develop programmes that are both ambitious and strategically grounded.
If you’d like to find out more or discuss a potential collaboration, we’d be delighted to hear from you.