Chia-Wei Lee/ Freelance Curator
Hello, welcome to my curator diary.
I major in BA Art History and Curating at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Influenced by the British culture during my study, I usually combine my Taiwanese nationality and European culture in my practice. As a final year student, I would like to develop my future career in the art museum and gallery industry.
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Curatorial gallery practice is one of my greatest passions; throughout my education, I have been interested in the idea of art as a community and audience’s involvement in addition to international biennials and art fairs. With my education, work experiences and significant passion for art, I have dedicated myself to various artistic projects. In fact, working as a group, my partners and I are currently working on a one-week long programme which will take place in early May 2019 at Tate Exchange Liverpool.
This website aims to document my previous experiences and researches which are also available on my Instagram platform (@minniecwl). In addition, I am interested in curatorial practices in relation to the aesthetic of everyday life. In order to develop on my career goal, I have undertaken a multitude of positions from gallery volunteer to placement which allows me to work closely with professionals. (Details available in below CV)
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any enquiry. I am glad to participate with different practice. All the best.
Education
BA Art History and Curating
Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University
September 2016- June 2019
Curated Projects
What is Your Stance
May 2019
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It is a week-long event which will take place in the Tate Exchange Liverpool. Working collaboratively as a group, The programme encourages gallery audiences to explore their ideas of identity and politics physically and practically.
Accidents Happen
May 2017
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It was an exhibition taking place at Caustic Coastal which explores what can take place when a bias is removed and the limitations involved when capturing a moment in a visual form.
Placement and Volunteer Experiences
Volunteer for an upcoming exhibition at the Whitworth (Manchester, UK)
September 2018 – Current
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Working closely with the senior curator Mary Griffith, I have been participating the curatorial team for the upcoming exhibition Li Yuan Chia: Unique Photographs. I contributed to organise different cameras which were used by the artist and will be displayed as objects in the exhibition.
Volunteer at Castlefield Gallery (Manchester, UK)
November 2018 – Current
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My role focused on gallery invigilation, exhibition installation, and event hospitality which ensure the gallery daily tasks run smoothly.
Curatorial Placement at The Turnpike (Leigh, UK)
March 2018 – June 2018
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Working closely with the Exhibitions Coordinator and the Learning and Engagement Coordinator the placement focused on supporting the installation and interpretation of the current exhibition ‘Mary Griffiths: Wild Honey’ and preparations for the 2018 forward programme.
Volunteer at Centre of Contemporary Chinese Art (Manchester, UK)
January 2017 – May 2017
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As a gallery invigilator, I assist with multiple tasks such as collecting visitor surveys and responding emails from different organisations.
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