Asia Forum and Asymmetry Art Foundation host 'A World of Many Worlds' event at Venice Biennale

On April 20, 2023, the event 'A World of Many Worlds' took place at Fondazione Querini Stampalia during the 60th Venice Biennale. This gathering was co-organized by the Asymmetry Art Foundation, Asia Forum, and the Bagri Foundation, showcasing a variety of talks, performances, and screenings centered around the theme 'Foreigners Everywhere'. Curator Annie Jael Kwan initiated the event by posing a question regarding global knowledge networks. The assembly critiqued Western-centric universalism while exploring topics such as colonization and diaspora. Highlights included Yao Qingmei's performance 'Blowing A Feather' and discussions on Palestinian textile histories and ecological issues. Screenings featured works by Lap-See Lam & Wingyee Wu, aiming to foster fresh viewpoints within Asia's art communities.