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Author: Tianyi Chen

A photograph of The Kelpies, two towering horse-head sculptures made of stainless steel, standing against a bright blue sky in The Helix park, Scotland. Visitors are seen walking around the base of the sculptures, emphasizing their massive scale.

When planning my curatorial project, I knew that the venue would play a crucial role in the realisation of the theme. Inspired by the iconic outdoor event The Enchanted Forest, I planned to choose Helix Park Falkirk as the ideal location for the exhibition. This decision reflects a thoughtful balance between mythic resonance, natural beauty […]

A photograph of a lighthouse viewed through a prism, creating a unique and distorted visual effect.

Origin of the name Avant-Prism combining the French word ‘Avant-garde’ and the English word ‘Prism’, it reinforces an international perspective and interdisciplinary integration. About Avant-Prism We focus on the interplay between culture and modernity, exploring how cultures are deconstructed, reshaped, or fade away against the backdrop of accelerating globalization and technological change.   Through our […]

An image of a nighttime scene featuring a group of people carrying lit torches, silhouetted against a dark hill. The text "FOLKLORE SCOTLAND" is written prominently in bold, white, handwritten-style font across the top of the image. Below, a smaller caption reads: "Explore the world of Scottish mythology together." The overall atmosphere is mysterious and evokes themes of mythology and folklore.

As I develop my curatorial project on Myth and Art in Scotland, I have been deeply inspired by Folklore Scotland, an organisation run by dedicated volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including creative writing, illustration, and law. Their mission to preserve and promote Scottish myths and legends has provided valuable insights, particularly through their project, The Art […]

A black silhouette resembling the Loch Ness Monster, appearing as a long-necked creature emerging from rippling water.

After reading Murray Leith and Joanna Aleksandra Radowicz’s article The Importance of Old and New Symbolism in Modern Scottish National Identity, I found myself diving deeper into the rich world of Scottish myths, symbols, and their influence on contemporary art. The paper considers the use of myths and symbols, and the culture and values that […]

This image shows a piece of artwork called ‘Different’, created using acrylic and gum watercolour on canvas.

The collective is a driving force in contemporary curating, fostering innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, shared ethics, and diverse perspectives. In our recent discussions, we explored the role of the collective in skills, vulnerability, curatorial forms, and values, uncovering its potential to inspire change and creativity in the art world. One inspiring example is the Out […]

A photograph of a whiteboard showing a brainstorming diagram on the topic of ‘Curating’. The whiteboard is centred on the word ‘Curating’, with branches representing curatorial elements or themes, including WHY, RESPONSIBILITIES, HOW, and OBJECTS, for each branch.

About me I was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang, a coastal city in China. I lived in my hometown for 18 years before moving to Chongqing for university. I majored in Art History during my undergraduate studies, which deepened my interest and passion for art history and theory. During my time at university, I also participated […]

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