Global Touring Exhibition Curatorial Network Officially Announced

The Asian Vanguard Art and Design Exhibition (AVADE) is the official exhibition of outstanding award-winning works selected from the Asian Vanguard Art and Design Award (AVADA). The exhibition presents innovative works by emerging artists, designers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world.

From September 2026 to September 2027, the exhibition will launch a global touring program across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, jointly curated by international universities, design institutions, and cultural organizations.

International Touring Exhibition Sites & Curatorial Committee

Chief Curator: Li Sheng

Chief Advisor: Pradyumna Vyas

Co-Curators: Shirley Feng, Rao Jian, Yu Jianfeng, Dong Xiaolong, Silawat Virakul, Akarapon kritruenonwong, Shawn Lee, Hu Hongwei, Kim Sung Pil, Sohee Kim, Ezreal Zhang, Lv Sihaowei, Liu Juanyu, Hu Fangfang, Anirban Chowdhury, Fryza Pavitta Puspanegara, Dou Xiang, Jihyun Park, Alexander Bobykin, Maria Suleimenova.

[ Mainland China ]

Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Chief Curator

• Dong Xiaolong

Beijing Forestry University

Chief Curator

• Lan Chao

Co-Curators

• Shangguan Dayan

Hubei University of Technology

Chief Curator

• Rao Jian

Jingdezhen Ceramic University

Chief Curator

• Yu Jianfeng

Hebei International Industrial Design Week

Chief Curator

• Li Sheng

[ Macao, China ]

Macau University of Science and Technology

Chief Curator

• Huang Guanghui

[ Taiwan, China ]

Industrial Design Development Association of Taipei Exhibition Hall

Chief Curator

• Shawn Lee

[ Malaysia ]

Sunway University

Chief Curator

• Goh Yi Sheng

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Chief Curator

• Saiful Hasley Ramli

University of Wollongong (Malaysia)

[ Indonesia ]

BINUS University

Chief Curator

• Adi Nugroho
• Fryza Pavitta

[ Thailand ]

Burapha University

Chief Curator

• Bunchoo Bunlikhitsiri

Co-Curators

[ Russia ]

Steppe Gallery & Don State Technical University

Chief Curator

• Maria Suleimenova
• Tatiana Berdnik

_{[ India ]}

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Chief Curator

• Pratul Chandra Kalita

Co-Curators

• Debayan Dhar

[ United Arab Emirates ]

University of the Arts Sharjah

Chief Curator

• Iman AbdelShahid Ibrahim

University of Wollongong in Dubai

Chief Curator

• Hala Georges

[ Egypt ]

Capital University

Chief Curator

• Maysoon Qutp

[ U.S. A ]

NYC X DESIGN

Jinrong Li

(Continuously updated…)

Touring Information

Touring Period:
September 2026 – September 2027

Global Coverage:
Nearly 30 touring institutions across 15+ countries and regions, covering Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Note:
Most touring institutions and universities have confirmed preliminary schedules. Specific exhibitions will be co-organized by relevant faculties and curatorial teams of each institution. The touring list and curatorial lineup will continue to be updated according to international partnerships and official confirmations.