Explore a growing book display in our Communal Project Space, accompanied by both live and virtual talks, workshops and many free events on the theme of coexistence.

esea Showcase presents its inaugural display of Hong Kong-based artist Stephen Wong Chun Hei's commissioned painting 'The Mountain Carrier in a Storm'

Join us for Points-of-You® Conflict Management Workshops in collaboration with intercultural coaches Karen Cheung Dyer and Selana Kong

Join Shanghai-based independent curator Chao Jiaxing on-site as we navigate storytelling as a curatorial methodology, and the impact of cultural diasporas on contemporary visual art curatorship.

‘Communities in the Making’ is an ongoing series of events that unites community-led and process-driven approaches to fostering co-existence amongst diverse underrepresented cultures and communities in Manchester.

Join us for Points-of-You® Conflict Management Workshops in collaboration with intercultural coaches Karen Cheung Dyer and Selana Kong

Join us online for a talk by Infrasonica, a digital platform of non-Western cultures, archives of experimental sound and visual artists, as well as theoretical musings on contemporary critical thought.

Join a member of the esea contemporary team in the gallery for a guided tour of esea contemporary’s exhibition ‘Dinu Li: A Phantom's Vibe’.

Join us for a unique wine experience led by wine writer Kelly Liang. During the workshop, Kelly will guide us through a selection of wines on the topic of 'Home.'

Join wine writer Kelly Liang for a thought-provoking, interactive evening of wine tasting and storytelling exploring the notion of ‘Home’ through the lens of wine.

esea contemporary co-presents with Queer East a collection of short films dedicated to our mothers and their queer kids

Join artist Dinu Li in the gallery for a guided tour of his solo exhibition ‘A Phantom's Vibe.

Join our Curator Dot Zhihan Jia for an afternoon reading session where we will collectively read the accompanying text by Koki Tanaka for his feature film 'Vulnerable Histories' (2018).

Join artist Jinjoon Lee for an online talk, in conversation with Social Anthropologist Biao Xiang

Join wine writer Kelly Liang for an engaging evening of wine tasting and stories celebrating ESEA Heritage Month.

Join Dinu Li in conversation with Michael Mason and Xiaowen Zhu at esea contemporary for the launch of the artist's latest publication, 'A Phantom’s Vibe,' which accompanies his eponymous solo exhibition at the gallery.

As a part of 'Publishing Otherwise,' we invite you to join Adele Patrick on-site as she shares her decades-long work and contributions as an artist, feminist, and co-founder of Glasgow Women's Library.

As part of the ESEA heritage month, esea contemporary co-presents with Sine Screen a series of short films that explore ESEA diasporic experiences, migration, and hidden histories.

In celebration of Manchester Pride Weekend 2023, join Dr Hongwei Bao at esea contemporary for the launch of his latest publication 'Contemporary Queer Chinese Art'

This summer we are offering our Communal Project Space to communities that need somewhere to gather, discuss, and practise. ‍Submit your interest now!

Join artist Dinu Li in the gallery for a guided tour of his solo exhibition ‘A Phantom's Vibe.

Join writer and curator Ling Gu for a talk on social practice and localisation of contemporary art in China.

Join wine writer Kelly Liang for a joyful and engaging afternoon of wines and stories

Join the artists (susan) pui san lok, Dinu Li and Ho Rui An for an afternoon of screenings, sound works and artist talks that explore the politics and poetics of voice.

Join us for the exhibition preview to celebrate esea contemporary's new exhibition 'Dinu Li: A Phantom's Vibe'

Join us for an artists talk featuring artists and creatives from across China

Visit our Communal Project Space to view the works from our 'Moving Forwards, Sideways' project with Hong Kong BN(O) communities.

A screening event that brings together a collection of moving image works which explores both real and virtual Queer spaces by international artists and filmmakers

Join us for an interactive performance workshop designed for Hong Kong BN(O) communities

An online conversation between artist Koki Tanaka, and curators Haeju Kim and Dr. Vicki Sung-yeon Kwon

Join us for the launch of 'Asia-Art-Activism: Experiments in Care and Collective Disobedience' and a roundtable discussion

Play for stakes in histories, spaces and practices; restarts, reshuffles, chance and choices

Every Saturday, join a member of the esea contemporary team for guided tours of our inaugural exhibition ‘Practise Till We Meet’

In conversation with Asian Feminist Studio of Art and Research

Partnering with Sine Screen, join us at esea Studio for two special screenings of Havana Divas 古巴花旦

Partnering with Sine Screen, join us at esea Studio for two special screenings of Havana Divas 古巴花旦

Join Guest Curator Hanlu Zhang and Progressive Diasporas (Anna Harsanyi and Sheetal Prajapati) for a dialogue on intersectional curation

Join us for a sunprint-making workshop by Chagossians of Manchester (CoM), a long-term community project led by artist Audrey Albert

A talk led by artist and researcher Dr Denise Kwan on her practice and focus on East Asian womanhood, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Join anthropologist Dr Tian Shi and our Guest Curator Hanlu Zhang for an online talk about the diasporic Hmong community in Europe

Join Guest Curator Hanlu Zhang in the gallery for guided tours of our inaugural exhibition ‘Practise Till We Meet’