Curatorial Duo Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath Discuss Collaboration and Taipei Biennial

In June, Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, the directors of Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof and curators for the upcoming Taipei Biennial, engaged in a conversation with ArtAsiaPacific regarding their collaborative efforts. They noted how their distinct backgrounds—spanning various cultures, languages, and academic fields—enhance their projects by providing multiple viewpoints. The pair acknowledged that differing opinions can spark creative innovation. By combining their unique strengths—one focusing on structure and the other on historical research—they cultivate flexibility in their work. Supported by the Burger Collection, a Hong Kong nonprofit dedicated to contemporary art promotion, they also explored the significance of institution-building and art’s ability to convey human desires across different contexts. Their discussion included a shared appreciation for artist duos and collectives, mirroring their own partnership. Bardaouil and Fellrath have collaborated for over ten years, with their dialogue featured in a critical essay series by ArtAsiaPacific in partnership with the Burger Collection.