The Indian Ocean Triennial Australia (IOTA) has selected two galleries outside Australia to present Companion Show as part of the Indian Ocean Triennial Australia (IOTA) 2024 - in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. CULT Gallery is pleased to have been selected to present the IOTA Companion Show.

This show will be opening on 12 September 2024 with a preview on 11 September 2024.

This year’s Triennial, with its theme "Codes In Parallel," an investigation of various languages codified in contemporary craft. More than 40 galleries and museums in Australia will be participating. Given your esteemed work and insightful writing within the arts and cultural sectors, we would be honored to invite you to collaborate to write with us on this significant project. Your unique perspective and expertise would be invaluable in shaping the narrative and dialogue surrounding our exhibition.

Title: Language of Craft in Contemporary Art, Southeast Asia
CULT Gallery will be showcasing selected artists from South East Asia who use craft language in their contemporary art practice. The contemporary art and craft exhibition will highlight the rich and diverse artistic exploration in the region that reflects craft traditions in their culture, revealing different ways they respond to the techniques and philosophies or indirect influences of their countries' artisans. Contemporary works will be displayed alongside works of selected master artisans by CULT Gallery to highlight the intersectionality of craft and contemporary art. Public programming throughout the show will center on the intersectionality between craft and contemporary art in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.