FOCUS Talk 2026

FOCUS TALK goes beyond traditional artist talks, offering a platform where artists, curators and cultural leaders come together to exchange ideas and perspectives. This year’s programme centers on Asian contemporary art, exploring themes of cultural memory, soft power, and shifting narratives in global contexts. Through panel discussions and artist talks, the series highlight diverse voices and fosters meaningful dialogue, positioning FOCUS as a space for deeper understanding and cross-cultural exchange within today’s world.

FOCUS TALK also continues to encourage cross-disciplinary conversations, hands-on experiences, and global artistic exchange, building a lasting legacy for the FOCUS Art Fair.

DAY 1
Friday 22 of May

11:30 - 12:30
Building Queer Art Ecosystems :
From Community to Institution

14:30 - 15:30
Art, Crafts & Material Culture

DAY 2
Saturday 23 of May

11:30 - 12:30
Asian Contemporary Art :
Institutions & Community

14:30 - 15:30
Art & Tech : Art in the Digital Age

DAY 3
Sunday 24 of May


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14:30 - 15:30
Building an Artistic Career

Artists, Curators and Participants

Building Queer Art Ecosystems :
From Community to Institution

Garry Ho
Founder Queer Art Hub

22 May
11:30 - 12:30

Art, Crafts
& Material Culture

Heather Hubbs
Executive Director New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA)

22 May
14:30 - 15:30

Asian Contemporary Art :
Institutions & Community

Charles A Riley
Curator from China Institute

23 May
11:30 - 12:30

Art & Tech :
Art in the Digital Age

Liley Huo
JOOPITER, previously David Zwirner Platform and Artsy

Jiayin Chen
Curator, writer and
art-tech entrepreneur

Min Chen
Culture Editor at Artnet News

Emily Xie
Visual Artist

23 May
14:30 - 15:30

Building an Artistic Career

Emilia Kabakov
Artist, Art Dealer, Curator

24 May
14:30 - 15:30

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