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Karen Smith's talk at exhibition opening for artist Jiujiu, 2017, photo credit: OCAT Xi'an

Online talk: In conversation with Karen Smith

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Join us online for a conversation between Karen Smith, curator and Director of Academic Initiatives at De Ying Foundation, and Xiaowen Zhu, Director of esea contemporary.

During the conversation, Smith will offer insights into the motivations behind the establishment of the De Ying Foundation’s Curatorial Fellowship Programme and its first publication ‘Future Projects.’ Smith will also discuss the current challenges faced by curators in China and beyond. Delving into the intricacies of curatorial work within a predominantly commercial environment, the discussion will explore the nuanced navigation of uncharted territories that curators courageously undertake to bring art to the public. This is a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of the evolving landscape of arts and culture in China directly from one of its insiders.

Sharing session over brunch with artists in Beijing at Wujin, photo credit: De Ying Foundation
 Karen Smith at SCoP, 2020, photo credit: Vicky Lin
DYCF Future Projects book cover, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
 DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Gu Ling, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Gu Ling, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
 DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Gwendoliine Cho-ning Kam, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
 DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Gwendoliine Cho-ning Kam, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Li Jia, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Li Jia, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
 DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Yuan Fuca, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
 DYCF Future Projects, chapter by fellow Yuan Fuca, courtesy of De Ying Foundation
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Residing in China since 1992, Smith has made significant contributions to the contemporary Chinese art scene through extensive writings, interviews, and exhibitions designed to articulate the forefront of creative developments. From her early career as an independent practitioner to her formal institutional role as the founding director of OCAT Xi’an in 2012, Smith has curated numerous exhibitions in China and beyond. In 2021, she assumed the role of Director of Academic Initiatives at De Ying Foundation, where she currently oversees the foundation’s Curatorial Fellowship Programme. With a rich portfolio of exhibitions, Smith's impactful work includes curating retrospectives, group exhibitions, and solo presentations, showcasing the diversity of contemporary Chinese art internationally.

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