Curator & Artist Talk: "Transversal Imprint: Cultures, Places, Selves"

Join us for a special Curator & Artist Talk celebrating Transversal Imprint: Cultures, Places, Selves. This intimate conversation offers a chance to hear directly from the curator (Zixin Shang) and the artists (Ramin Etemadi-Bozorg, Ran Feng, Zeqian Hu, Kevin Kwon, Dina AZ. Salem, and Hazal Weil) as they share the ideas, processes, and inspirations behind the exhibition. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in dialogue, ask questions, and gain deeper insight into the bold and thought-provoking work currently on view at The DC Arts Center.

About the Exhibition

In an era defined by global migration, the work of Ramin Etemadi-Bozorg, Ran Feng, Zeqian Hu, Kevin Kwon, Dina AZ. Salem and Hazal Weil emphasize that every journey across borders carries with it stories, memories, and transformations born of cultural exchange.

These artists embody the idea of the transversal—a space where identities shift, overlap, and expand, opening doors to new creative possibilities and fresh perspectives on belonging. Through photography, painting, and mixed-media installation, Transversal Imprint: Cultures, Places, Selves invites audiences to explore how culture leaves its mark on daily life, memory, and the body. The works reflect the complexity of living between worlds, capturing moments of cultural dissonance and discovery within the American experience. Each piece becomes a testament to resilience and reinvention, offering bold new ways to imagine identity and cultural connection.

This exhibition is not bound by a single narrative. Instead, it celebrates the fluidity of stories that emerge when traditions meet and intertwine. The artists draw on their East Asian and Middle Eastern roots to create a space of dialogue, movement, and infinite possibility—forming a unique cultural landscape where a multitude of voices can coexist and flourish.

With Transversal Imprint: Cultures, Places, Selves, curator Zixin Shang invites viewers to engage with powerful cross-cultural expressions, discover resonant new voices, and help shape an arts community that is diverse, inclusive, and alive with creative energy.

Learn more at dcartscenter.org/transversalimprint

About the Featured Artwork

Hu Zeqian
Narcissus in Flames, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
78.7” x 39.3”

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The DC Arts Center (DCAC), 2438 18th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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