Intertwining discourses around labyrinths, social anxiety, and post-truth, Junshu Gu’s work is rooted in rhizome theory and draws from her 13 years of experience in interdisciplinary, culture-related media work and her profound expertise. Her practice incorporates painting, sculpture, and time-based media, appearing minimal and abstract, yet formally lithesome and precise.
Hanna Tzong-Han Wu is a Taiwanese choreographer and dancer based in Los Angeles, California. The dance language that lies between Western contemporary, hip-hop, and martial arts punctuates her signature style. Hanna is most interested in creating works that reflect on humans and humanity and believes that arts are the reflection of society. In her work she blends arts, culture, society, humans, and self.
Zihao Zhou is a Chinese fashion designer based in London. His art explores the connections between the macro and the micro, revealing the hidden wonders of the world. In 2024, he took a leap of faith and launched his own eponymous brand, Illogic, in London. With a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, Zihao aims to carve his unique mark in the fashion industry.
Tong Tong is a cutting-edge fashion designer and creative based in New York City. Tong's designs draw inspiration from a rich tapestry of influences, including personal memories, a profound passion for fashion history, and an adventurous exploration of materials. His collection Home Alone draws inspiration from a cherished childhood memory, the clandestine explorations into his parents' wardrobe.
Qibai Ting is an artist currently based in Beijing and London. Her practice mainly focuses on narrative objects and sculptural installations. Qibai is interested in stargazing activities, and she considers her works as “constellations”. Living very close to forests and mountains, she identifies with the philosophy of nature and practices within landscape.
Suly Bornstein-Wolff’s latest project, Vessels, is part of the Personal Structures exhibition at Palazzo Mora in Venice, held on the occasion of the 2024 Venice Biennale. In the installation, the white glass objects represent a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and with their smooth reflective surfaces that symbolize beauty, symmetry, and perfection.
Haochen Ren is an independent London-based artist. Over the most recent two years of his practices, the exhibition as a medium has been seen as his primary research direction. Exploring the possibility of constructing cognitive experiences through the concept of "exhibition" not only supports his practice at this stage but also serves as a fundamental step in exploring "how art and exhibition can provide a decentred platform”.
Kulturnest is please to announce Art Her Way, a collective hybrid exhibition celebrating women's rights, gender equality, and empowerment. This vibrant cultural event showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions. From physical to digital art forms, the exhibition highlights the unique perspectives and creative voices of 75 local and international artists, championing inclusivity and amplifying marginalized voices.
Weiyun Chen, a graphic designer hailing from Brooklyn, New York, specializes in the dynamic realms of branding, exhibition, print, and editorial design. Currently serving as the creative director at Lucky Risograph, she has also co-founded Midnight Project Design Studio alongside Supatida Sutiratana. Together, they channel their collective focus towards branding, packaging, print, and typography design at Midnight Project.
Founded in 2023 by the dynamic sisters Drs. Pamela and Michele Chrabieh, Kulturnest (“the nest of culture”), emerges as a vibrant cultural oasis in Sin-el-Fil, Lebanon. This cultural haven, which was lovingly restored from an early 20th-century family house, breathes life into a neighborhood yearning for versatile arts and culture venues. The inaugural exhibition, Unyielding, just opened on October 28th, 2023.
