Symposium Explores Periodicals' Role in Asian Art History
From January 11 to 13, 2017, Asia Art Archive, in partnership with The University of Hong Kong's Department of Fine Arts, hosted a three-day symposium entitled 'It Begins With a Story: Artists, Writers, and Periodicals in Asia.' This gathering focused on the role of periodicals in stimulating discussions about art and new visual expressions in twentieth-century Asia. Notable speakers included Charles Esche, co-founder of Afterall, Phoebe Scott, a curator from the National Gallery Singapore, and independent critic and curator LI Xianting from Beijing. The symposium presented research on how periodicals influenced diverse audiences, artistic innovation, and interdisciplinary practices. Attendance was free and required prior registration.
Key facts
- Symposium titled 'It Begins With a Story: Artists, Writers, and Periodicals in Asia'
- Organized by Asia Art Archive and The University of Hong Kong's Department of Fine Arts
- Held from January 11 to 13, 2017
- Explored periodicals' role in twentieth-century Asian art
- Speakers included Charles Esche, Phoebe Scott, and LI Xianting
- Papers covered periodicals as platforms for artistic experimentation and public formation
- All events were free and required registration
- Symposium included talks, discussions, and exhibitions
Entities
Artists
- Charles Esche
- Phoebe Scott
- LI Xianting
Institutions
- Asia Art Archive
- The University of Hong Kong
- Department of Fine Arts at The University of Hong Kong
- National Gallery Singapore
- Afterall
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- Beijing
- Singapore
Sources
- Afterall —