Curator John Tung on S.E.A. Focus 2024 – Serial and Massively Parallel
As more technological advancements encroach our everyday lives, what is left of our human distinctiveness? How does that impact art-making practices?
Catch on to the curatorial vision that John Tung has for S.E.A. Focus 2024 as he shares the ideas behind the theme Serial and Massively Parallel and lets us in on the exciting array of works to anticipate – straight from the exhibition ground!
From suspended installations to paintings, tech-based works to intricate handmade sculptures, the rich diversity and creativity of Southeast Asian contemporary art awaits you at S.E.A. Focus 2024.
S.E.A. Focus 2025: Artist Dusadee Huntrakul Reflects on his Artistic Journey with John Tung
Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Dusadee Huntrakul, a multidisciplinary artist from Bangkok, as he shares how his time abroad has shaped his artistic voice and perspective. In this conversation with John Tung, curator of S.E.A Focus 2025 titled ‘Disconnected Contemporaries’, Huntrakul reflects on how living overseas expanded his understanding of beauty and meaning, and how reconnecting with his roots in Thailand continues to influence his art practice.
Watch the video to catch a glimpse into Huntrakul’s artistic journey, as he prepares for an incredible showcase of his ceramics, bronze sculptures, and drawings—spanning a decade of creative work—presented by BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY at S.E.A. Focus 2025.
Inspirations and Influences of Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia: Indonesia
Southeast Asia is one of the most culturally diverse regions of the world, with each country bringing its unique characteristics and heritage.
Indonesia itself, is home to over 1,300 ethnic groups and also to two Yogyakarta-based artists, Agung Kurniawan (ROH) and Enggar Rhomadioni (Sullivan+Strumpf).
Enter their worlds as they share on what influences and inspires them – from socio-political landscape to traditions and one’s own habitat.
In Conversation: Collector Dennis Tan & Artist Yeo Tze Yang
Since meeting in 2014, collector Dennis Tan and artist Yeo Tze Yang began a long-lasting friendship rooted in a deep appreciation of art.
In this video conversation, they speak about how everyday sights can be elevated in painting, one’s motivation for collecting, and how patronage is vital for advancing a young artist’s career.
In Conversation: Collector Hogi Hyun & Artist Alfredo Esquillo Jr.
What can collectors do to support artists in their career? Korean-American collector Hogi Hyun and Filipino artist Alfredo Esquillo Jr. share their insights through a conversation about their collector-artist relationship, which started in 2008. They speak about commissioned paintings, the Yale-NUS art lending programme, and the importance of sharing artworks with the greater public.
Meet the Artist: Joshua Kane Gomes
Meet Malaysian artist and object maker, Joshua Kane Gomes, in his Kuala Lumpur studio where we can catch a glimpse of the creation process of his ongoing sculptural series, Parasocial.
Through an introspective lens, the series unveils hidden depths beyond the whimsical pastels of Gomes’s works, offering insights into the dark inspirations and complexities of online interactions in our hyper-connected world.
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Gomes’s largest installation of Parasocial yet at S.E.A. Focus 2024, presented by Richard Koh Fine Art.