Traces of Residence
- Period
- Apr 9, 2026 〜 May 12, 2026
- Venue
Lobby and Lounge M8
Traces of Residence offers insights into the ever-growing archive of the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum’s (FAAM) artist-in-residence program by revisiting three art projects from its history, each presenting a distinct perspective on life in Fukuoka. Through interviews with former resident artists reflecting on their time in the city and archival materials, the exhibition sheds light on artistic processes and highlights the various forms of interaction that developed between artists and local publics.
The artworks revisited are Kuroshio I (2005) by Wu Mali, We All Know Each Other (2007) by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, and Where Do We Go From Here? (2009) by Wei Leng Tay. All three artists worked with participatory approaches, and each project was shaped through engagement with diverse individuals and communities. Together, they offer portraits of Fukuoka at particular moments in time, conveyed through different artistic practices and social contexts.
The exhibition was developed within a curatorial class at the School of Design and Graduate School of Design at Kyushu University in cooperation with FAAM.
>>> Wu Mali (1957, Taipei, Taiwan; lives and works there)
Wu Mali is an artist, writer, and curator, and Professor Emeritus, Interdisciplinary Art Research Institute, Graduate School, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan. She is widely regarded as one of the pioneers and most influential figures in socially and ecologically engaged art in Taiwan. Wu first studied German language and literature at Tamkang University in Taipei before studying art at the University of Applied Arts Vienna in Austria, and later at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art in Germany. After completing her studies, she returned to Taiwan in 1985.
From early in her career, Wu’s practice has been rooted in collaboration with local communities and careful engagement with specific social and cultural contexts. At the same time, her projects often reflect broader geopolitical relationships, connecting local experiences with regional and global dynamics.
>>> Phuttiphong Aroonpheng (1976, Bangkok, Thailand; lives and works there)
Phuttiphong Aroonpheng is a film director and cinematographer. He studied visual arts at Silpakorn University in Bangkok and later pursued film studies at the Art Students League of New York and the Digital Film Academy in New York City. In 2007, he joined the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum’s Artists-in-Residence Program, as he began working in film. Today, he works primarily as a film director and cinematographer, producing narrative films, commercials, and music videos that explore social relationships and human connections.
>>> Wei Leng Tay (1978, Singapore; lives and works there)
Wei Leng Tay is a Singapore-based artist known for her photography, as well as for her work with video and installation. Through these media, she explores the construction of identity, memory, and history, often in relation to migration. Tay completed a Bachelor of Science at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, before studying photography at Bard College in New York, USA. She lived in Hong Kong for 15 years, where she initially worked in journalism as an editor and photographer before moving into the field of art. In 2016, she returned to Singapore.
| Venue | Lobby and Lounge M8 |
|---|---|
| Admission | Admission Free |
| Works | >> From the Archive >> Residency Works |
| Organiser | School of Design and Graduate School of Design at Kyushu University |
