CHECK-IN 2025
In the fifth edition of CHECK-IN, you can look forward to stories about place-making and capacity building in the arts, cultural programming, art education, transnational practices, and other developments in the Southeast Asian art ecosystem.
Writers:
Angga Wijaya, Clara Che Wei Peh, David Field, Dian Arumningtyas, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Ian Tee, Junni Chen, Le Giang, Lê Thiên-Bảo, Manithip Vongphachanh, Portia Placino, Sheau Yun Lim, Van Do, and more
Interviewees:
Chum Chanveasna, Dane Currey, Kwong Yee Leong, Mae Anderson, Tang Da Wu, Ubatsat, Valentine Willie, and more
Artists featured in “Fresh Faces”:
Adam Phong, Ang Xia Yi, Gio Panlilio, Goh Chun Aik, Haiza Putti, Hong Shu-ying, Nat Setthana, Thiang Uk.
Sections
0. Fresh Faces
Artists share a work in progress and reflect on the past year
1. From the Studio
Practitioners reflect on current issues and research interests
2. Holding Space
Placemaking and capacity building in the arts
3. Beyond Southeast Asia
Spotlight on transnational artistic and curatorial practices
4. Business Practices
Insights on cultural programming and artistic collaboration
5. The Road Ahead
Projections into the future of art ecosystems
Project Timeline
March: Writing
Call for essay proposals, and commission content from established and emerging writers
April: Editing
Edit writing and secure image rights
May: Designing
Design and proof-read publication
Mid-June: Early Preview
Launch e-publication of CHECK-IN 2024
End June: Public access
Make e-publication available to all
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