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Algunas memorias de un año algo extraño, pero que me dejó mucho...me gradué de mi maestría, viajé solo, me mudé de la ciudad en la que viví por casi 3 años, y conocí muchas nuevas personas. A todos (etiquetados o no) gracias por acompañarme y hacer de este 2025 más llevadero. Por nuevos comienzos, nuevas amistades, y nuevos horizontes en este 2026 🍻

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Some memories from a somewhat strange year, that nevertheless gave me so much...I graduated from my masters, traveled by myself, moved out of the city I had lived in for almost 3 years, and met a lot of new people. To everyone (tagged or not) thanks for being there for me and making this 2025 way better. Here's to new beginnings, new friendships, and new horizons this 2026 🍻

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Artist Interview: Ang Li

Ang Li's works with both digital and analog processes, often combining archival research with direct observation. Whether documenting a remote village in Shanxi or capturing a fleeting gesture on a ferry, his photographs reflect a steady, thoughtful way of seeing that stays close to what is present.

Q: What pushed you to leave computer science and focus on images instead?

A: I’ve always known that I love art and culture. My mom nurtured this passion from a young age — she would buy me international movies and TV series on DVD, which were rare and expensive in China back then. I’d spend hours on the couch, completely immersed in those stories. She also filled our home with classic literature, and I loved reading them. I took piano and drawing classes until high school, where I chose to study science. Looking back, I realise I was always doing something creative in one way or another, and those experiences really shaped my passion for art and, admittedly, my bad eyesight.
I’ve always been curious about the world and eager to tell stories — about myself, about others.
In high school, I sought out writing as my medium.
I joined the literature society, wrote stories, editorials, and even helped publish our school magazine. But over time, I recognised that while I enjoyed writing, many of my peers were far more naturally gifted in it. I still write occasionally, but I understood it might not be my true calling.
When I entered university, my parents hoped I would pursue Mathematics and later Computer Science, believing it would secure a stable career for me.

Read the full interview in Curatory Volume 5—available now.
🔗 Link in bio!

Artwork:
By Your Side - Film photography, 2024

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#CuratoryMagazine #FeaturedArtist #ContemporaryArt #ArtistInterview #ArtPublication #Artist #Artistsoninstagram #Artistinterview #Interview #Art #Arts #Photography #Photo #photographer #photograph

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🗺️ Enjoy international short films with compilations Voices From Afar 1 and Voices From Afar 2—showcasing impressive stories from around the world.

👉 Swipe to see the impressive shorts you can watch to diversify your taste in cinema and to introduce yourself to new filmmakers!

⏰ You have until June 30 to purchase virtual films and compilations—and 48 hours to watch them!

🎟️ Go to offa.ca for more details and tickets!

#offa #oakvillefilmfestival #internationalfilm #shortfilm

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@leon.nonkiller was born in Anhui Province, China. He be-gan his university studies in Beijing, majoring in Computer Science. However, driven by his passion for visual art, he changed his major to Communication then the closest option available at his university despite a one-year academic delay.
In 2021, he moved to the UK to pursue an MFA in Creative Documentary by Practice at Univer-sity College London, graduating in 2023. Since then, Ang’s work has been recognized by BAF-TA-qualifying international film festivals, like Sheffield DocFest, Visions du Réel, and DokuFest, and exhibited in galleries, like Roseberry Road Stu-dios. His art is calming yet powerful, offering a window into his evolving perspective of the world.
Through his work, he invites others to join him on reflective, emotional journeys. Ang values mee-ting people from different backgrounds and liste-ning to their stories. He is unafraid to challenge authority or question conventional thinking. He believes every piece of art mirrors the artist’s cur-rent stage of life, ideas, and emotions ultimately, each creation is a story of the artist themselves.

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It still feels like a dream…

“I Had Sex, But…” (2025) was awarded Best Documentary Short at the BIFA-qualifying Brighton Rocks International Film Festival 2025! @brightonrocksfilms @bifa_film

It’s such an honour to receive this recognition at such an early stage in my career — especially during times when I’ve doubted myself countless times. Thank you so much to @james_frew , @sezonlyknows , and @samuel_hates_social_media for this honour. A very special thanks to Samuel, curator of the animation/experimental screening session Enter The Void, for your encouragement, support, and thoughtful discussions. And thank you to Sarah for creating the most detailed and caring Brighton guidebook! Huge thanks as well to all the incredible staff and volunteers at the festival — none of this would have happened without you.

It was also such a pleasure to meet the community and so many talented fellow filmmakers. Big congratulations to everyone involved!

I’m endlessly grateful to my friends @headintheclouds_acg , @lameesalm , @simonguti , and @caroline.coyer for coming down to Brighton to support me in person, and to all my friends who sent love, encouragement, and kind wishes — I felt every bit of it. Love you all!

And of course, thank you again to the wonderful people who participated in the film: @carloshernandezstudios , @mugurel_andres , and @ninesevendoubleight — this award is yours too!

And how incredible that Phil Davis himself presented the award to me!

Event photo credits: @inbloomvideo , @creativeprocessdigital , and @by.iaroslava

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COMPETENCIA INTERNACIONAL DE CORTOMETRAJES - PROGRAMA 1. #11EQ🌈

🩷I had sex, but… , Ang Li (Reino Unido, 15’)

•Martes 1 de julio
•Auditorio / C.C. Islas Malvinas [Av. 51 y 19, La Plata]
•20:00 hs.

🩷¿Cómo definirías la intimidad, y cómo podrías encontrarla? El director intentó hallarla teniendo sus primeras experiencias sexuales con desconocidos. La película muestra las interacciones entre ellos, antes y después de tener sexo. Y tras estos encuentros, el director reflexiona sobre el sexo, la intimidad y el romance digital en la sociedad moderna.

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PROGRAMA 1 COMPLETO
-Luz Diabla,Patricio Plaza, Paula Boffo, Gervasio Canda (Argentina, 12‘)
-Un movimiento extraño, Francisco Lezama (Argentina, 23’)
-I had sex, but…, Ang Li (Reino Unido, 15’)
-Rounds, Anna Demianenko (Países Bajos, 10’)
-TAPAGE, Joséphine Madinier (Francia, 25’)

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🩷 Espacio Queer, Festival de Cine sobre Diversidad Sexual y Género de la ciudad de La Plata * 29 de junio al 5 de julio de 2025 *

💙 Todas las funciones de Espacio Queer son libres y gratuitas, por orden de llegada. ¡Te esperamos!

💜 Visitá nuestra web www.espacioqueer.com.ar

#11EQ #espacioqueer #laplata #EQ #festivaldecine #filmfestival #competenciadecortometrajes #competenciadelargometrajes #competenciadecortos #competenciadelargos #festivaldecinequeer #Queer #LGBT #queerfilmfestival #cine #filmfest #film #agendacultural
#lgbtshortfilm #cineargentino #LGBTcine #cinequeer #queerfilm #festivaldecineLGBT #CineQueer #cinenacional #incaa

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"Tensions we live with" se prorroga y se podrá visitar hasta finales de junio en @espaciohanders. Es una suerte participar con dos fotografías en esta colectiva comisariada con tanto mimo por @rosannaryan_art, así como compartir espacio con gente tan talentosa como @leon.nonkiller, @martaqin_art, @focater_ceramica, @karpodines, @mokalache, @juliatarrats_art y Derek Miller.

Agradecimientos a @gcruzado.fotografo por las imágenes de la expo y al laboratorio, @sintesis_digital, por esa maravilla de copias.

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Spring tide finissage
What a fantastic afternoon spent with artists and friends at the @magan_gallery_london.

Spring tide is exhibition is closed but you can find all artworks from the show online at: https://www.magangallery.com/product-category/spring-tide/

#SpringTideExhibition #ArtInTooting #EmergingArtists #WandsworthCulture2025 #ContemporaryArt #GalleryEvents #SupportLocalArtists #ArtExhibitions #artlovers

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Spring tide finissage

What a fantastic afternoon spent with artists and friends at the @magan_gallery_london.

Spring tide is exhibition is closed but you can find all artworks from the show online at: https://www.magangallery.com/product-category/spring-tide/

#SpringTideExhibition #ArtInTooting #EmergingArtists #WandsworthCulture2025 #ContemporaryArt #GalleryEvents #SupportLocalArtists #ArtExhibitions #artlovers

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📸A few more daylight shots from our current exhibition 「Big City Bathing / 大都会浴」

Now extended until June 13th! Come explore the city’s rhythms, lights, and quiet moments—on view at Jinny Street Gallery.

「大都会浴」展の最終日を6月13日まで延長しましたので、来週末まで時間があります🌃是非見に来てください✨

#BigCityBathing #JinnyStreetGallery #神宮前二丁目 #arttokyo #exhibition #tokyogallery

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