Join us for the preview of 'The Contest of the Fruits', the first UK institutional solo exhibition by the internationally acclaimed art collective Slavs and Tatars.

esea contemporary and Liverpool Biennial are pleased to co-present an engaging public programme featuring the Aroma Cantonese Opera Troupe in collaboration with artist Karen Tam, as part of the Liverpool Biennial’s official programme.

esea contemporary presents Amplified Margins: Cross-Cultural Narratives, a discussion on the role of cross-cultural storytelling in arts writing and criticism. The event brings together Vivienne Chow, award-winning journalist and writer, and Chloe Stead, associate editor of frieze, to examine the complexities of making marginalised narratives visible, impactful, and present.

Join us for a talk and collective reading group with Dr Hongwei Bao, marking the release of his latest book 'Queering the Asian Diaspora.'

Part of our ongoing initiative Moving Forwards, Sideways—a series of creative workshops designed to support the Hong Kong BN(O) community in Greater Manchester—this session invites participants of all ages to reflect on experiences of change, grounding, and belonging.

Join open-call winner Jason Lut Ming Kwong for a hands-on creative clay workshop for Hong BN(O) of all-ages, using Mahjong as a playful starting point to explore ideas of identity, belonging, and cultural symbolism.

Every Saturday, join a staff member in the gallery for a free guided tour of esea contemporary’s exhibition ‘Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰.’

Join us in creative workshops that delve into the diffusion, function, and reproducibility of ritual objects.

Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, ‘Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰’, followed by a meditation session at the Manchester Buddhist Centre.

Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop tailored to help you craft compelling grant applications, navigate the UK funding landscape, and explore cross-cultural funding opportunities beyond local grants.

Join us for an evocative exploration of sound, identity, and history, as 'Bitter Sounds: A Potential Rehearsal' uncovers the sonic imprints of migration between Asia and Africa.

esea contemporary is pleased to co-present, with the Manchester Urban Film Series, ‘ESEA and South Asian Women Speak Out!’, a screening of two short films exploring anti-racist resistance within East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) and South Asian communities in the UK.

Join us on 14 February to celebrate the Year of the Snake at esea contemporary’s Lunar New Year Celebration!

Join us for a free collage-making workshop designed for families and children aged 8 and above to celebrate the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year.

Join us for the exhibition preview to celebrate esea contemporary's new exhibition 'Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰.'