Discover the legacy of our 20-year international artist residency programme in central Manchester.
Since 1986, esea contemporary has been a beacon for Asian artists and communities, fostering exchanges and innovation. As we mark the 20th anniversary of our residency programme, we celebrate nearly 100 artists from East and Southeast Asian backgrounds who have embraced our platform.
esea contemporary is pleased to welcome theatre-maker Trà Nguyễn for a residency as part of 'Connecting Postcolonial Diasporas via Asian Aunties.' During this phase of the project, Nguyễn will lead conversations and workshops in Manchester, offering tools, stories, and practices of making.
During her residency at esea contemporary, Luka Yuanyuan Yang will expand her interdisciplinary exploration of Chinese diasporic histories through community engagement and a special screening event.
During his residency, Marcos Kueh will develop new work that expands on his ongoing research into labour diasporas and the textile industry, supported by the Mondriaan Fund.
