Through Francis Davis’ lecture in week five, I was introduced to an interesting project called RURALIMAGINATIONS. It looks at how the cultural imagination has shaped the way we view rural life in a globalized world. Because globalization is mostly seen as an urban process, rural issues are often forgotten. However, this project puts rural life […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reflections on the Dr Gabrielle Barkess-Kerr Curator’s Lecture on Ethics I learned that curatorial ethics is a changing field. Curators must balance artistic goals, institutional rules, and ethical duties. The lecture showed examples of these challenges. Olafur Eliasson’s Green Light project was criticized for using refugee labor. Ernesto Neto’s work with the Huni Kuin people […]

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 […]

Week 3’s seminar on Fran Cottell’s multifaceted practice as an artist and curator profoundly changed my understanding of curating as a site of radical collaboration and institutional critique. Cottell’s work—spanning four decades of exhibitions, interventions, and participatory projects—challenges the traditional hierarchies of art institutions while redefining the curator’s role as both creator and dismantler of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Week 2’s exploration of curatorial platforms and organisations profoundly reshaped my understanding of how art institutions operate within and against systems of power. The tension between centre and periphery (as described by Dorothee Richter) became a recurring theme that challenged my interrogation of my own curatorial assumptions.   Art and culture provide the possibility of […]

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 […]