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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 […]

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.