CULTIVATE Module 2
Participants Announcement

CULTIVATE Module 2 Participants

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Jongsuwat Angsuvarnsiri is a former director at SAC Gallery, Bangkok where he served for over 10 years. He is currently pursuing the founding of a new cultural institution in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Sakda Chantanavanich is a Bangkok-based collector who actively supports Thailand’s contemporary art scene, focusing on emerging artists and works addressing environmental and social issues. He is also a member of collective ‘Speedy Grandma’, Bangkok.

Chum Chanveasna is founder, arts manager, and curator at SNA Arts Management. Based in Phnom Penh, she has worked in the arts since 2006, including roles with Khmer Arts Ensemble, SA SA BASSAC and Sa Sa Art projects.

Junni Chen is a curator and arts professional with extensive experience in both institutional and gallery settings. She is currently the Deputy Director at Para Site, Hong Kong.

Punn Chirakiti is the Co-founder/ Co-Executive Director of ‘deCentral’, a social enterprise for the arts in Bangkok and Chiang Mai (opening end 2026) under his family business, Central Group. While his career initially spanned retail, he is interested in ways to establish cause driven initiatives towards the growth of contemporary art in Thailand.

Suprawat Chitagon is the founder of the Illusionists in Bangkok and has a career spanning across the communication sector of the arts. He is currently an arts manager at the newly established Asvin Cultural and Contemporary Art Space in Bangkok.

Christine Chong is the head of Tusitala, a digital storytelling studio based in Singapore. With a background in academic publishing and arts management, she leads interdisciplinary projects that merge literary experiences with creative technology.

Kyel Sin Lin is passionate curator and CEO of ‘Coming From Kalaw’, striving to promote Shan cultural activities and empower artists in Myanmar, currently focused on integrating art, education, and community development.

Alphae Reciel Marfa is a Cebuana curator oscillating between Manila’s vibrant contemporary art scenes and the Visayas. A member of 98B Collaboratory, she is committed to fostering accessible art experiences, activating alternative spaces, and amplifying the voices of Visayan artists within the wider cultural landscape.

Emir Najid is a Museum Ambassador at Tumurun Private Museum in Solo, Indonesia. With extensive experience in gallery operations, marketing, and client relations, he has worked with art institutions based in Jakarta and Singapore.

Pimpakaporn Pornpeng is a Thai independent curator based in Thailand and Taipei, focused on exploring how contemporary art engages with both human and nonhuman societies through a planetary and multisensory lens. Pimpakaporn attends Module 2 with scholarship from in-tangible institute.

Sangeeta Razu is Senior Manager of Collection Development at the National Gallery Singapore, specializing in building the National Collection of modern and contemporary art from Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Sekar Puti Sidhiawati is an artist, director and co-founder of Ruang Arta Derau (RAD), a creative space in Bali. Managing a team of local artisans, she oversees residencies, workshops, and exhibitions, fostering an inclusive, artist-driven community that advances cultural and creative growth in Southeast Asia.

Plaikwan Srisopon is the Gallery Manager at La Lanta Fine Art and Warin Lab Contemporary, both based in Bangkok. At Warin Lab Contemporary, she works with artists who address global and social issues and explore sustainable materials in their practice. Meanwhile, at La Lanta Fine Art, she supports a diverse range of artists, from young emerging talents to established contemporary masters. Plaikwan attends Module 2 with scholarship from in-tangible institute.

Siuli Tan is a curator and art lead at Appetite; an editor at ART SG; and an independent curator based in Singapore. Transitioning from her institutional role at the Singapore Art Museum to the private sector, she now focuses on emergent themes in contemporary art, connecting new audiences with the region’s contemporary artistic practices and art ecologies through various avenues, including exhibition and event programming and art tours.

Atty Tantivit is a gallerist (ATTA Gallery) and collector based in Bangkok with an interest in promoting the awareness and importance of people in different roles and with different responsibilities in the art ecosystem. She is embarking on a new challenge to help people cultivate their tastes in art through various exhibitions including exhibitions, workshops and educational programs.

Manithip Vongphachanh is the CEO of The XYZ Art Center in Vientiane, driving strategic efforts to promote artistic excellence and community involvement, curating exhibitions and educational initiatives that enrich the art and cultural fabric of Laos.

Lim Sheau Yun is a curator and writer in Kuala Lumpur and Cambridge, MA. She is founder and lead editor of ‘cloud projects’, an independent publishing house and curatorial collective. She is also a team member at Malaysia Design Archive (MDA).