Kevin Jones is an independent arts writer, educator, and founder of Juniper Mind. He holds a an MA in Linguistics/Semiotics from La Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III). Devoted to fostering a critical voice on contemporary art in the Gulf region, Kevin designed and has taught the 12-week Critical Dialogues programme at Dubai-based non-profit art school Tashkeel since 2016, and is a tutor with Art Jameel as part of its Hayy Learning initiative in Jeddah, KSA. New York-born and Paris-raised, he has lived in the Middle East for the past 13 years and is currently based in Dubai.