KYOTO Gathering for Asian Art Students is a three-day conference with accommodation provided, bringing together students from Southeast and East Asia to deepen their mutual understanding and their region at large within the context of the contemporary art world. The event aims to reexamine Western-centric narratives in art and provide opportunities for practical learning and meaningful connections through discussions on global art trends, individual research interests, and career pathways.

Since the 1990s, contemporary art has undergone rapid global expansion, with models of museums, art festivals, and art fairs emerging across various regions—including Asia, which has seen remarkable economic growth. At the same time, recent global disruptions such as the pandemic and ongoing political and economic instability have cast uncertainty over the future for the next generation of creators. In an age of overwhelming digital information, even imagining “what the world is” and “where we truly stand” has become increasingly difficult.
In response to this situation, the KYOTO Gathering for Asian Art Students seeks to foster real human relationships among young artists and curators, offering a space to collectively envision alternative futures.