sigg fellowship for chinese art research
Know before you apply
- Researchers of contemporary Chinese art
- Applicants with postgraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Individuals or research groups of any nationality
- Grant of HKD 200,000 covers all expenses
- Concludes with public lecture and published essay
- Two recommendation letters sent directly by referees
M+ is calling for applications from individuals or research groups of all nationalities with a proposal related to visual arts for the Sigg Fellowship. This edition explores the relationship between the traditional and the contemporary in Chinese art practices since the 1980s, repositions the role of Chinese tradition within global art production and the art system, and re-examines artist agency.
The awarded fellow is expected to be attached to M+ for a period of three to six months. They will develop their proposed project in response to the research theme and will be able to access the M+ Collections both onsite and online, consult library and archival materials, deliver several internal presentations, and take part in discussions with curators and other staff members.
The fellowship will conclude with a public lecture in Hong Kong and an essay in Chinese (at least 7,500 characters) or in English (at least 5,000 words) to be published on M+ Magazine.