Alba Arikha was born and raised in Paris.

She is the author of three books: Muse and Walking on Ice, published by Macmillan under the name Alba Branca, and a memoir, Major/Minor, published by Quartet Books in 2011. She has translated poetry and journalism, and written for various art magazines.

Her works have appeared in Open City, Tatler, The journal of Art, Antique and New Art, The New Republic and The Other Press.

Alba is also a pianist and singer/songwriter. Her album, Dans Les Rues De Paris, was released in March 2011. She has performed in London, where she lives, and in Paris. She is represented by United Agents, in London.