Mikala Tai is an independent writer, curator, researcher and academic based in Sydney. A specialist in contemporary Australian and Asian art, she has collaborated with local, national and international organisations to strengthen cultural connections between Australia and Asia. Starting her career at the National Gallery of Victoria, Mikala has most recently served as Head of Visual Arts at Creative Australia, where she was Project Director for Archie Moore’s Gold Lion–winning kith and kin. Prior to that, she was Director of 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney. In 2015, she received her PhD, examining the influence of the global city on China’s local art infrastructure, and continues to maintain an active role in academia. Recent work can be found in writing for ArtReview, Artist Profile, and Art and Australia; and as exhibition projects across Australia.
Curatorial Catch Up - SAT 29 AUGUST, 10am - 1pm at TE URU LEARNING CENTRE
Practicing, established or emerging curators are invited to join Mikala for an informal curatorial catch-up and conversation. This session offers a chance for practitioners to come together and reflect on what feels important or pressing in their work right now.
This event is designed to be a relaxed and supportive session, where connections can be built. The session will begin with whakawhanaunatanga, and move into an open peer-led discussion exploring ideas, contexts, and experiences shaping curatorial practice across different cultural settings. Participants are invited to share perspectives, approaches and questions in the spirit of openness and curiosity.
Places are limited and booking is essential please click HERE to reserve your place
Mikala's visit to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is part of the Visiting Curators Programme hosted by Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, in partnership with University of New South Wales Galleries and supported by AUT School of Future Environments, OCCA, and the Te Uru Benefactors Collective (TBC). OCAA was pleased to work with Te Uru to develop a programme of visits with artists and curators across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.