Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2026: Space, Enter, Shift – Roundtable Discussion

As a key highlight of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival 2026, M+ proudly presents a landmark roundtable discussion: Space, Enter, Shift. This session brings together four visionary artists—Jieun Cho (of ikkibawiKrrr), Larissa Sansour, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Xu Bing—to discuss how they incorporate 'space' as a conceptual and formal framework in their artistic practice.

Event Overview

Taking place on May 30, 2026, at the M+ Cinema (House 1), this dialogue delves into the geopolitical, sociopolitical, and digital dimensions of contemporary existence. The artists will share their insights on how their creative works—ranging from photography and installations to film and social practice—are deeply intertwined with power, capital, and technology.

The Artists

• Jieun Cho (ikkibawiKrrr): Known for researching pan-Asian history and landscapes, striving for equitable, sustainable ways of living.
• Larissa Sansour: A Palestinian artist whose works often engage with history, exile, and sci-fi narratives to explore alternative futures.
• Rirkrit Tiravanija: A pioneer of relational aesthetics, transforming spaces into shared environments for social interaction.
• Xu Bing: A world-renowned conceptual artist, famous for exploring observation mechanisms and the 'fourth wall' through unique cinematic social experiments.

Festival Context

The roundtable is part of a broader three-day celebration from May 29 to May 31, 2026, held at the M+ Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The festival, supported by CHANEL, showcases over 60 years of diverse moving image works from across Asia, challenging mainstream narratives and exploring the intersection of reality and the virtual.

Practical Information

• Date: May 30, 2026
• Time: 14:30 – 16:00
• Venue: M+ Cinema, House 1
• Tickets: Single tickets ($85), Day Passes ($250), and Festival Passes ($750) are available. Early booking is highly recommended due to limited seating.

For more details or to purchase tickets, please visit the official ticketing platform.