Publication Launch: There is nothing old under the sun

Join us for a panel discussion celebrating the launch of ‘There is nothing old under the sun,’ a special publication accompanying the eponymous exhibition by Steph Huang.

This English-Chinese bilingual publication invites readers into Huang’s visual explorations and conceptual journeys, centred on a mode of drifting. Through photography, Huang recaptures a sense of wonder in everyday life, expressing, "I feel that I have collected some fragments of the everyday world." The publication features images of Huang’s artworks and original photographs, complemented by writings from Xiaowen Zhu, Jo-Lene Ong, Ellen Mara De Wachter, and the artist. Designed by Huang’s frequent collaborator, Leslie Chang, ‘There is nothing old under the sun’ reveals narratives woven into the very fabric of making.

The discussion will bring together Steph Huang; Professor Allan Walker, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Arts, Media, and Creative Technology at the University of Salford; Stephanie Fletcher, Assistant Curator of the University of Salford Art Collection; and arts writer Ellen Mara De Wachter, with moderation by Jo-Lene Ong, Curator at esea contemporary.

Published by esea contemporary with generous support from the Henry Moore Foundation, Public Gallery, Arts Council England, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, ‘There is nothing old under the sun' will be available for purchase, with signed copies offered at the event.

This event is free, but booking is recommended due to limited capacity.

About Steph Huang

Steph Huang lives and works in London. She received her MA in sculpture from the Royal College of Art, 2021. Huang has presented recent solo exhibitions at Tate Britain, London (2024); Standpoint, London (2024); E‑WERK Freiburg, Germany (2024); Public Gallery, London (2023); Taipei Fine Arts Museum (2022); Volt, Eastbourne (2022); Goldsmiths CCA, London (2022); and mother’s tankstation, London (2022). Her work has been featured in recent group exhibitions at Galerie du Monde, Hong Kong (2023); Bloomberg New Contemporaries, Humber Street Gallery, Hull and South London Gallery, London (2022); Belmacz, London (2021); San Mei Gallery, London (2021, 2020); Bloc Projects, Sheffield (2021); South London Gallery (2021); and Cromwell Place, London (2021). Huang was awarded the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award in 2023 and the Grand Prize in the Taipei Art Awards in 2022. Forthcoming projects include solo exhibitions at Cross Lane Projects, Cumbria (2025) and Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan (2025).

Image Credits:

1. Publication sleeve impression, 'There is nothing old under the sun', published by esea contemporary, 2024
2. 1 / 4Impression of the publication 'There is nothing old under the sun'

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

esea contemporary, 13 Thomas Street, Manchester, United Kingdom