Jesse James (Vancouver, 1987) is a curator and cultural programmer, known for promoting contemporary art and culture in the Azores. As the founder and artistic director of the Walk&Talk Biennial and the cultural space vaga, both projects of Anda&Fala – a multidisciplinary organization he co-founded in 2011 – he has developed a platform for experimental artistic practices that engage with the local ecosystem and foster global dialogues. His curatorial work explores themes and relationships rooted in the periphery, autonomy, and cooperation, aiming to experiment with collective and communal movements. James also collaborates on various independent projects: he is the co-founder and artistic director of the Fabric Arts Festival (Fall River, USA); a founding member of MOVA - Movement for Art and Culture in the Azores; and has curated several exhibitions, while also collaborating in the strategic management of projects, artists, and cultural organizations. He lives and works between Ponta Delgada and Lisbon.