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

This special event brings together our supporters, collaborators, artists, and partners from Manchester and beyond to mark the season and experience our latest exhibition, ‘Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰’. Co-presented by esea contemporary and MAO (Museum of Asian Art), Turin, the exhibition showcases recently restored Buddhist sculptures from the seventh to the eighteenth centuries CE, on loan from MAO, alongside contemporary works by Shigeru Ishihara, Lee Mingwei, LuYang, Sun Xun, Sinta Tantra, Wu Chi-Tsung, and Zheng Bo.

As part of the celebration, we are delighted to launch four new paintings by Sinta Tantra, presented as part of 'Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰'. These exclusive works will be on display in the gallery for the first time and available for purchase, with proceeds supporting esea contemporary’s mission to empower and platform Asian voices in contemporary art. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery for their generous support.

From 6–8pm at esea contemporary, your ticket includes:

• A guided tour of ‘Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰’, led by curators Xiaowen Zhu, Director of esea contemporary, and Davide Quadrio, Director of MAO. This multi-sensory exhibition intertwines science, art, and spirituality by juxtaposing ancient artefacts with contemporary creations, including three new commissions created specifically for ‘Buddha¹⁰’.
• Seasonal canapés and complimentary drinks from our pop-up bar.

Following the gathering, the celebration continues at a local Southeast Asian restaurant with:

• A curated dining experience and shared meal
• Music and live DJ performances

Additionally, your ticket includes a year of esea contemporary ‘Friend’ membership, offering:

• 10% discount on events, workshops, and shop items.
• Exclusive invitations to artist talks, workshops, and visits.
• A welcome pack with a Year of the Snake tote bag and greeting card.

This celebration is an opportunity to embrace new beginnings, deepen connections within the community, and engage with the vibrant creative work at esea contemporary.

Book your place to join us for this memorable occasion!