* Please notice, this ticket gives you access to the first seminar day of the two, Friday 4 April, 2025 (dinner not included)Join us for a two-day gathering to experience independent artist and curator run spaces and initiatives from Asia, Sweden and.
Denmark. Across Asia, several countries have experienced rapid growth and huge societal transformations in recent years. Coupled with a deep-rooted tradition of self-organization in the arts, the continent is a hotbed for independent art. As independent spaces and initiatives play a vital part in the development of artists as well as the artistic ecosystem, Gathering - a seminar on the conditions of independent art spaces and initiatives wish to examine the current conditions for independent spaces of today.
Since AHC works to support artists and artistic production it is a great pleasure to be hosting the gathering that will bring together people from across continents to share knowledge and exchange ideas, fostering collaboration and inspiring new pathways for creativity and innovation.
During a two-day programme, you can experience a vibrant art scene and participate in discussions where we will share knowledge and exchange ideas centred around independent art spaces and their conditions in today's global societies. The programme welcomes artists and curators from different countries in Asia, Sweden and Denmark, who will present new ideas and critically examine the challenges of sustaining independent artistic initiatives. Through lived experiences, dialogue, and knowledge exchange, the seminar seeks to challenge existing structures and open new possibilities for independent artistic practice.
On the first day, you are invited to take part in a dynamic programme of formal and informal conversations, presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and live performances that explore the intersection of local realities and global currents, highlighting the agency of artists and curators navigating shifting cultural landscapes.
Gathering is open to all. It is especially relevant to artists, curators, art industry professionals and everyone with an interest and curiosity in independent organizing and contemporary art.
Gathering is organized by Art Hub Copenhagen (AHC) in collaboration with independent curator, Vanini Belarmino. As part of the programme, a special South Korean performance programme is curated by AHC in collaboration with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, South Korea (MMCA).
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PROGRAMME
DAY 1 | Friday, 4 April
All day I Performance Lemon Loewe DistributionArtist: Boma Pak (South Korea)
09:30 - 10:00 | Coffee, Croissants & NetworkingA moment to connect before the sessions begin.
10:00 - 10:15 | Welcome RemarksSpeakers: Jacob Fabricius & Vanini Belarmino
10:15 - 11:15 | Foundations for the Future: Artists & Curators Shaping Creative EcosystemsHow do local histories, geographies, and communities influence independent art spaces? What strategies help maintain local engagement while fostering global connections? What financial and structural models support independent creative spaces?Speakers:
Charlie Co, Orange Project (Philippines)
Elena Tzotzi, SIGNAL (Sweden)
Mook Attakanwong, ATT19 (Thailand)
Liza Ho, BackroomKL (Malaysia)
Moderator: Vanini Belarmino, Belarmino&Partners (Singapore)11:15-11:45| Performance: AfterbodyArtist: Kim Suhwa (South Korea)
11:45 - 12:15 | Break
12:15 - 13:00 | Keynote Conversation: Political Discourses & Representation in the Arts,Part 1 Exploring the intersection of politics, art, and institutional representation.
Speakers:
Tawanda Appiah, Skånes konstförening (Sweden)
Yang Chia-hsuan, Absolute Art Space (Taiwan)
Moderator: Paola Paleari, Curator and Writer (Italy)13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 - 14:45 | Breakout Session: Strengthening Artist-Run Spaces and InitiativesFour discussion groups will be led by artists/curators to discuss how independent spaces can thrive in the community and through collaboration. Each session includes a 10-minute presentation followed by an open conversation with the audience.
Hosted by:
Jette Gejl Kristensen, KH7 (Denmark)
Jari Malta, Collega and Fuxia2 (Denmark/Sweden)
tbd, Jennifee-See Alternate (Denmark)
Adeline Kueh and Hazel Lim-Schlegel, Critical Craft Collective (Singapore)
14:45 - 15:00 | Return to Main Room
15:00 - 15:45 | Creating Alternative InstitutionsA series of lightning talks followed by a roundtable discussion on establishing and sustaining independent art institutions.Speakers:
Christian Vindelev and Markus von Platen, Simian (Denmark)
Marti Manen, Index - The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation (Sweden)
Lo Shih-Tung, Open-Contemporary Art Center, OCAC (Taiwan) tbc
Moderator: Jacob Fabricius, Art Hub Copenhagen (Denmark)
15:45 - 16:15 | Break
16:15 - 16:45 | Performance I'm aging like a Russian nesting dollArtist: Yehwan Song (South Korea)
16:45 - 17:30 | Keynote Conversation: Multiple Practices and Representation in
