About this Event
Explore the pathways for Hong Kong creatives seeking to build careers in London’s contemporary arts scene in this engaging roundtable discussion. Our panel features curators, interdisciplinary artists, and specialists from leading institutions, sharing their experiences and advice on making this transcontinental career transition.
Key topics will include:
- Career Pathways and Opportunities: Exploring cross-disciplinary approaches, emerging trends in entry points like internships and volunteering, and leveraging diverse backgrounds in the arts.
- Cultural and Professional Transitions: Understanding the shift in working culture between Hong Kong and London, adapting to different institutional styles, and managing the practical aspects of living and working in a new environment.
- Wellbeing and Networking: Strategies for maintaining mental health in the arts, finding and connecting with peers, and building a supportive professional network.
The discussion will be held in English.
Panelists:
Alexa Chow is a London-based curator and writer. She is currently the Project Curator for Serpentine Pavilion 2024 Archipelagic Void.
Liv Tsim is an interdisciplinary artist, bio-material designer, and researcher based in Hong Kong and London. She is currently a Visiting Researcher at the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, a joint research initiative between Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
Noel Cheung (she/her) is an interdisciplinary curator, researcher, and maker based in London. She is currently Assistant Curator at V&A East.
William Seung (he/him) is Assistant Curator, Design and Digital at the Victoria and Albert Museum, interested in videogames, queer culture, and East Asian visual culture.
Moderated by Amy Sze.
Habitat Project is supported by Mayor of London, Hackney Chinese Community Services, and St.Margaret's House.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hackney Chinese Community Services, 12-14 Englefield Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00