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esea contemporary
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esea contemporary is the UK’s only non-profit art centre specialising in presenting and platforming artists and contemporary art practices that identify with and are informed by East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) cultural backgrounds.
Since 2004, esea contemporary has been situated in a Grade II listed building (the former Smithfield Fish Market, awarded a RIBA Architectural Award in 2003 for its conversion by OMI Architects) in NQ, the heart of Manchester, home to one of the largest East Asian populations in the UK.
Since its inauguration as a community-oriented visual arts festival in 1986, esea contemporary (previously named Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art) has continuously evolved to establish itself as a dynamic and engaging space for cross-cultural exchanges in the British art scene, as well as in a global context.
esea contemporary aims to increase the visibility of contemporary art practices from the East and Southeast Asian communities and their diasporas. It is a site for forward-thinking art programmes that beyond exhibitions also include commissions, research, residencies, publishing, and a wide range of vibrant public events. esea contemporary values creativity, compassion, interconnectedness and collectivity in implementing its mission.
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Manchester
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