S.E.A. Focus 2025: John Tung on This Year’s Curatorial Theme ‘Disconnected Contemporaries’

As timelines diverge and converge, how do we distinguish modern art from contemporary art? How have societal shifts and issues influenced the ways artists approach their craft over time?​ John Tung’s curatorial take on S.E.A. Focus 2025—’Disconnected Contemporaries’ invites us to explore the evolution of art in Southeast Asia, examining the fluid boundaries between the past and present, and the vital role that art plays in shaping our understanding of the world.​ This edition showcases a dynamic range of works from installations and paintings to new media, highlighting the rich diversity and creativity of Southeast Asian contemporary art.​ Step into S.E.A. Focus 2025 with an open mind and leave inspired with new perspectives on the world we live in today.