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