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PateRongan Art

PateRongan Art Fibre artist Chen Shu-Yen and Kavalan artisan Tuwak Tuyaw established PateRongan Art as a collaborative space with the aim of revitalising ancestral craftsmanship and fostering contemporary practices in Taiwan’s native plant-based fibre arts. Chen has been working along Taiwan’s east coast, integrating fibre art into tribal culture. Her creations are rooted in raw materials and ancient techniques. Tuyaw, of both Amis and Kavalan heritage, is devoted to the bamboo and rattan traditions of Xinshe Village. Together, they turn […]

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Riwanua

Riwanua Riwanua is an initiative based in Makassar. Conceived by activists, scholars and art and cultural practitioners, this endeavour is dedicated to generating and disseminating experience and knowledge through a myriad of avenues: employing interdisciplinary methodologies, fostering dialogue and discourse, conducting thorough research and enquiry, showcasing artistic works and hosting residencies. Riwanua’s undertakings and initiatives draw inspiration from the crossroads of societal, economic and political dimensions within South Sulawesi’s intricate tapestry, resonating across Indonesia and its entwined relationship with the global sphere.  

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Young Artist-in-Residence@V54

Young Artist-in-Residence@V54 V54 is a French mansion that was certified as a Grade III Historic Building. Its ‘Young Artist-in-Residence@V54’ programme provides short-term residence at a lower rent to local and international artists and supports their cultural exchange, promoting diverse arts experiences in the community. By integrating history and living spaces, it offers young artists a broad platform to continue their creation or research. The residency emphasises the connection between arts and community, encouraging artists to deepen public engagement with diverse […]

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Susur Galur

Susur Galur Since its inception in Pontianak, West Kalimantan in 2021, the collective Susur Galur has been weaving together threads of the past and present through interdisciplinary practices. Rooted in cultural enquiry, their work blurs boundaries between art, research and everyday life, thus bringing new meaning into how we connect, remember and create. From preserving forgotten narratives to curating vibrant art programmes, they cultivate spaces for shared knowledge through research, artistic projects, workshops, festivals and exhibitions. For Susur Galur, the […]

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Komunitas KAHE

Komunitas KAHE The interdisciplinary collective Komunitas KAHE was established in Maumere in Flores in 2015. They see art and culture as the paradigm and mode of study of the people in Flores, which are constantly reflecting the world’s situation. Managing with the spirit and framework of a collegial collective, Komunitas KAHE consists of artists, journalists, writers, students, researchers and teachers from a variety of practices and scientific disciplines. Komunitas KAHE actively carries out capacity building activities for its members, initiates […]

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Hong Kong Baptist University’s Creative and Professional Writing Programme

Hong Kong Baptist University’s Creative and Professional Writing Programme Hong Kong Baptist University’s Creative and Professional Writing Programme is the first UGC-funded undergraduate, degree-awarding creative writing programme in Hong Kong, and one of the only Chinese and English bilingual programmes of its kind in the world. In addition to cultivating students’ skills in creative and professional fields, the Creative and Professional Writing Programme aims to nurture students’ academic potential, cultural dimensions and sense of creativity, and to enhance their professional […]

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Pat Heung Central Primary School

Pat Heung Central Primary School Pat Heung Central Primary School is a subsidized primary school in Pat Heung, Yuen Long. The school supports holistic development through positive education and life education. By integrating position education into every day learning, students develop high emotional intelligence and resilience. Inside its lush, green campus, squirrels, rabbits, cats and turtles live harmoniously and students learn to respect and care for life through interaction with animals and nature. Between gardens, sandpits, lawn, treehouse, students can […]

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Alma QUINTO

Alma QUINTO Alma Quinto was born and currently lives in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, the Philippines. A female pioneer in socially engaged art in her country, Quinto has collaborated with various communities that suffered from natural disasters and sexual violence at home and abroad. Centred around healing, her artistic practice prioritises the process over the outcome. She has exhibited at major international art exhibitions and institutions, including the Havana Biennale in Cuba (2003); the Yokohama Triennale in Japan (2005); and the […]

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Meita MEILITA

Meita MEILITA Born in Bogor, Indonesia, artist and housewife Meita Meilita draws on her personal experiences as a woman, child, mother and wife in her artistic practice. She uses the medium of embroidery in installation art and participatory art. For her, embroidery is an intimate and personal process related to various levels of social life. In 2021, Meilita was an artist-in-residence at the Leipzig International Art Programme in Germany. Her work was exhibited at ARTJOG MMXXII: Arts in Common – […]

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YIP Kai Chun

YIP Kai Chun Born and raised in Hong Kong, Yip Kai Chun explores topics of cultural identity, fading heritage and under-recognised communities through workshops, events, sound, text and video works. Stemming from his family background, his recent works focus on Hakka culture and language, and Yip has conducted research on these topics in and outside Hong Kong. He is a co-founder of the Inter-Island Festival, which celebrates the art, traditions, and the natural, rural and urban environment of outlying islands […]

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