The Last Supper - Art in Asia

In this episode Som Supa’parinya shares insights about her recent solo exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand where she is showcasing works that delve into her personal and Thailand’s geo-political histories.  Her artistic journey has been deeply shaped by her connection to the Ping River, which has influenced Supaparinya family's legacy and her understanding of how landscapes change as a consequence...

Artist Lin Yan shared insights into her journey from Beijing to Paris and New York, highlighting her deep connection to Xuan paper as a medium.  Lin’s work blends traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary themes, reflecting her lived experiences, including caring for her aging parents.  She discussed his latest exhibition, showcasing small installations that invite viewers to engage with th...

TSAI Ming-Jiun is a curator and an artist based in Taichung, Taiwan. Ming-Jiun shares her journey from studying art in Taiwan and the UK to her current role as a deputy director of Asia University of Fine Art.  Ming-Jiun discusses her curatorial practice, emphasising her research while highlighting her recent project, "We as Partners," which focuses on the often-overlooked roles of art a...

Stefano Rabolli Pansera is the curator and director of both the Bangkok Kunsthalle and the Khao Yai Art Forest in Thailand. Originally from Italy, Stefano relocated to Thailand to initiate a new project that blends art, nature, and healing. With a background as the former director of Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Switzerland, Stefano brings a unique perspective to the art world, emphasising the im...

In this episode of The Last Supper I speak with Burmese  artist Thee Oo Thazin, currently residing in Thailand's Songkhla province for an artist residency. Thee Oo Thazin shares insights into her artistic journey, from her early passion for drawing in Myanmar to her evolving work that explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and environmental issues.  We discuss her most recent proj...

In this episode, we're diving into a conversation with our guest, PR and Communication specialist Irene Lam, whose multicultural background offers a unique viewpoint on the art world. We’ll explore her early years and fascinating journey from studying history to becoming an editor in the art and culture field. We’ll also discuss the rise of South Korean art, the differences between working in...

Today, I’m really excited to have Meg Maggio, a veteran in the contemporary art scene in China, who played a key role in establishing one of the first foreign-invested art galleries in the country. With over 20 years of experience in the art business, Meg specialises in 20th and 21st century art. Originally trained as a corporate lawyer, she has spent nearly 30 years living in Beijing, Shanghai, a...

In this episode I visit Hong Kong born stand-up comedian Vivek Mahbubani. We’ll talk about his creative journey, starting from his days in a heavy metal band to his transition into comedy. Vivek opens up about his experiences growing up as an Indian kid in Hong Kong, how lymphoma cancer was a blessing, confronting discrimination and how these challenges influenced his outlook on life. We explore h...

Hong Kong-based curator and producer Joel Kwong discusses mental wellness, the central theme of this year’s Microwave International New Media Arts Festival. We explore how Artificial Reality tackles various mental wellness issues, such as domestic violence, and consider how technology can foster empathy. Additionally, we delve into concepts like a panic room for relaxation and the potential for AI...

In this podcast I sat down with artist Liao Jiaming and talked about his current show in Hong Kong, talked about tarot card reading, we discussed the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence or AI and humanity, the search for personal identity and Liao discuss the complexity of fingers. Liao Jiaming was born in 1992 in Guangdong, China, and currently lives and works in Hong Kong. He...

This episode features the group exhibition ‘Karmic Fissures’ at Podium Gallery in Hong Kong by Phoebe Hui, Chloë Cheuk, Kin Ting Li, Genie Hui, and Yi To. Interweaving media art, sculptures, installations, and paintings, the exhibition navigates between philosophies drawn from quantum physics and Buddhism to speculate how one may uncover microscopic, nuanced dynamics within hegemonic, overpowering...

In this special 100th episode, we sit down with photographer and writer No.223, to explore his unique approach to capturing the essence of modernity and sexuality over the last two decades. From his unconventional process of discovering subjects on social media to his boundary-pushing depictions of nudity, Lin offers a glimpse into the moments that define our contemporary experience. Lin Zhipeng (...

I sat down with Dr. Marty Miller, a Hong Kong based artist and researcher. Our discussion spanned a broad range of topics, starting with an exploration of image ontology. We delved into Dr. Miller's research involving AI models and their ability to detect and reinterpret patterns in Sham Shui Po, a busy residential and shopping district in Hong Kong, and we explored AI hallucinations and human...

Artist Trong Gia Nguyen discussed the role of appropriation in his work and how he dissociates himself from materiality. We also delved into the notion of distributed ownership and possession of art, the intricate relationship between physicality and virtuality and how he sold his work on eBay. Trong Gia Nguyen is a multi-disciplinary artist currently based in Brussels, Belgium. Having also lived...

Gallerist and art technology founder Shyevin S'ng discussed her journey of becoming a gallerist in Vietnam, we addressed frequently asked questions from new artists, how to price new art, what good art is, and we talked about the future of art with Cohart which is a new online social marketplace for artists and art collectors that Shyevin co-founded in San Francisco. As a community and busines...

Artist Serene Hui delved into meaning-making, the impossibility of communication in an unknown environment, the origins of scold, gossip and siren, voice modulation or how we understand voices within our body and how this impacts female leaders. Serene Hui is a Hong Kong-born artist. Her practice is research-focused and multi-faceted, engaging primarily with installation, audio and live works, pri...

Artist, designer Lin Pei-Ying delved into the fascinating world of viruses and how genomes offers us a look into our past, the origin of why we believe viruses are hostile, how viruses inform her work and how her work addresses the relationship between knitting and genomes, and we talked about how humanity can benefit from the development of AI. Pei-Ying Lin is an artist/designer from Taiwan and i...

Su Yu Hsin is an artist originally from Taiwan but now based in Berlin. We delved into her captivating exploration of water, her unique filmmaking techniques to understand intricate ecological relationships, and her fascinating discovery of an underground waterway in Taipei. Su Yu Hsin(b.1989) is an artist and filmmaker based in Berlin. She approaches ecology from the point of view of its close re...

Taiwanese-based artist Lo Yi-Chun talked about her captivating projects including "Carbohydrate Fueling Cycle I, II, III", an exploration of the history of economic crops within the global trade context. We also delve into "The Diver," a piece that she created for the Green Island Human Rights Art Festival and capoeira. Lastly, we re-experience Neolithic artefacts in Kaohsiung,...

In today’s discussion, artist Ting-Ting Cheng delved into the complexities of individualism in the context of post-colonialism. She shared her project that explores the challenges of constructing one's own island, as well as her work centred around inconclusive debates. We also addressed the concept of fluidity in identity and how a seemingly simple interview request for the Steel Art Festival...

Vietnamese artist UuDam delved into power dynamics, including his notable project called "Fuck Button." We also explored the theme of pollution in his work titled "Serpents Tail" and delved into the symbolism of countries represented as weapons in his thought-provoking piece called "Weapon Country." At the end we discussed the role of technology and artificial intelli...

In today’s episode with Lo Sheng-Wen we delved into the weirdness of the Netherlands, the implications of the post-human crisis, and how science has become a new religion. We also discussed his work Watch Out, a treasure hunt in Arles in France, and we spoke about society’s challenge of living with discomfort. Sheng-Wen LO (b. 1987, Taiwan) is currently based in the Netherlands. His works investig...

From Yangon in Myanmar, artist Thynn Lei Nwe talked with me about her past and current work, how memories inform art, why she sleeps during the day, the significance and meaning of animals and plants in her work, how Covid motivated her art practice, and the expectations of artists in Myanmar.  Thynn Lei Nwe (b.1991) is based in Yangon and studied Fine Arts, specializing in Painting at Lasalle Col...

Cambodian-based artist Khvay Samnang talked about Calling For Rain, a work that consists of a video installation but also multiple sculptures that are inspired by Reamker, the Cambodian version of the poem Ramayana. We talked about ecology and the impact of urban development, the critical role of animals in the Chang community and Stiev Selapak, an art collective committed to reevaluating and pres...

Taiwanese-based artist Chang Wen Hsuan discussed the roles of paper as a social movement and as a tool for activism, the challenge of normalisation, how a new generation appears to have a disembodied experience about current affairs in Taiwan and addressed her work the international suicide award. The artistic practice of Chang Wen Hsuan questions the narrative structure of institutionalised histo...