Residencies
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.
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Sophie Mak-Schram
Residency
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Sophie Mak-Schram
from
June 26, 2026
until
July 3, 2026
esea contemporary is pleased to welcome artist Sophie Mak-Schram for a residency exploring zhizha (紙紮), the traditional Chinese practice of crafting bamboo and paper sculptures for funerary and celebratory rituals.