M+ is calling for applications from individuals or research groups of all nationalities with a proposal related to visual arts for the Sigg Fellowship. This edition explores the relationship between the traditional and the contemporary in Chinese art practices since the 1980s, repositions the role of Chinese tradition within global art production and the art system, and re-examines artist agency.
The awarded fellow is expected to be attached to M+ for a period of three to six months. They will develop their proposed project in response to the research theme and will be able to access the M+ Collections both onsite and online, consult library and archival materials, deliver several internal presentations, and take part in discussions with curators and other staff members.
The fellowship will conclude with a public lecture in Hong Kong and an essay in Chinese (at least 7,500 characters) or in English (at least 5,000 words) to be published on M+ Magazine.
The fellowship proposal must be related to visual arts and must be based on new research or be an expansion of earlier research that has not been previously published.
Applicants should either hold a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of three years of relevant professional work or academic research experience. Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese or English is required.
The fellow will be awarded a grant of 200,000 HKD to cover all expenses, including travel, living, insurance, and research-related costs.
