Cheuk Lam Savannah Shiu
Curator
Summary
Multifaceted young curator passionate in moving image. Well-organized and thorough in managing and programming collections, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Offering experience in Asian moving image practice, animation, and experimental cinema.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Curator, Moving Image
M+ Museum
10.2022 - Current
- Research and curate moving image programmes for screens across M+, including cinema, mediatheque, interactive media room, facade and grand stair
- Develop and execute programme ideas through coordinating across departments and outside parties
- Preparing promotional materials including writing blurbs, social media strategising, planning and visual elements executing
- Moderate post-screening talks and artists sharing
- Generate ideas for commission projects and live events
- Plan and develop commission projects and live events by engaging with artists, on project timeline, budget and proposal drafting
- Execute launch-related events
- Monitor film festivals, biennale, art fairs and trends on contemporary moving image field
- Research on moving image artists for potential acquisitions on Asian avant-garde moving image practice, and present them in a film festival manner
- Connect and foster relationships with other institutions in the APAC region
Social Editor
NOWNESS ASIA
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Research, curate and write daily social media content
- Program social media content in response to art and cultural events and trends in Asia
- Monitor social media channels, maximising follower growth and engagement rates
- Design graphic elements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - School of Design (Advertising Design)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong 04.2001 -
Skills
Creative Direction
Public programming
Museum collections
Interpersonal Communication
Continuous Improvement
Self Motivation
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Self Motivation
Timeline
Assistant Curator, Moving Image
M+ Museum
10.2022 - Current
Social Editor
NOWNESS ASIA
10.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - School of Design (Advertising Design)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
04.2001 -