Shirky Chan

Shirky Chan is an independent curator and art columnist who received her Master of Art in Fine Art and Master of Art in Intercultural Studies from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2015 and 2017. She achieved her second degree – Bachelor of Fine Art (Major in Painting) with distinction from the The Hong Kong Art School / RMIT University program in 2013.

Shirky was invited by The Hong Kong Institution of Education as their supporting and professional artist at the “Arts @ School” project in 2014 and was a part-time lecturer at Hong Kong Design Institute in 2020. Her selected curatorial projects include a fundraising exhibition presented by Lamborghini Hong Kong, “Ze/Ro” group exhibition at Ben Brown Fine Arts (HK), a co-curated group exhibition at Melbourne RMIT University Gallery, and solo and group exhibitions for local artists at Hong Kong Arts Centre. In 2017 until present, she became the vice Chair and Chairlady of Hong Kong Art School Alumni Network. From 2019-2023, She has written and published over 25 art related articles. Other artistic contributions include: Art Consultant for Oriental Watch Company 60th Anniversary event in 2021, Moderator of artist sharing at UBS VIP Lounge - Art Basel HK in 2023, and a Guest Speaker at Art Central (Hong Kong Arts Centre section) in 2024.

Source: Soluna Fine Art