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Jeppe Ugelvig

Jeppe Ugelvig is a curator, historian, and cultural critic based in California. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz, his research focuses on artistic responses to consumerism and product culture in the global 20th century. Additionally, he is the founding editor-in-chief at Viscose, a journal dedicated to fashion criticism and analysis.

Jeppe Ugelvig has curated exhibitions at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, Denmark; Tai Kwun, Hong Kong; and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, among others.

Mandy Gehrt

In her practice, Mandy Gehrt engages with forms remembering and preserving, exploring cultures of commemoration and the construction of history. Her interest extends to private collections, diverse archiving methods, and rituals of remembrance. Gehrt crafts personal collections and artistic archives, selectively presenting them in exhibitions, public spaces, or educational institutions. Her approach is characterized by exploration, as she continuously uncovers novel forms and displays to bring forgotten or overlooked histories to light, fostering a meaningful dialogue around them.

Mandy Gehrt has exhibited work at Artwall Gallery, Czech Republic; Kultur Leioa Auditorium, Spain; and Museo Rautenstrauch-Joest, Germany, among others.

Kalisolaite ‘Uhila

Kalisolaite ‘Uhile, originally from Tonga, creates unique visual art that conveys ideas metaphorically, sparking reflection in viewers. His performances involve immersive experiences, such as living on the streets in Auckland, inhabiting a pig crate, and conducting the waves of the Pacific Ocean from its shore. Uhila’s work delves into cultural, social, and political themes, examining the intersection of traditional Tongan notions about the relationship between people and sacred animals with Western concepts.

Kalisolaite ‘Uhila has exhibited work at Māngere Arts Centre; Aotea Square; and USP Cook Islands, all in New Zealand.