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Whiskey Chow is an Associate Lecturer at the Royal College of Art and an artist-curator specializing in queer(ing) masculinity, identity politics, and empowerment through art and activism. They launched the Queering Now 酷兒鬧 curatorial program, amplifying queer Chinese/Asian diaspora voices. Their interdisciplinary practice includes performance, moving image, and experimental printmaking. Chow has exhibited globally at venues like Tate Modern, V&A, and the Leslie-Lohman Museum.
Research Interests: Exploring intersections of queer theory, diaspora identity, and cultural politics. Key themes include reimagining masculinity, challenging nation-state boundaries, and queer readings of Chinese mythology. Their work bridges art, activism, and community empowerment.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2024: Shortlisted for Unlimited UK Partner Awards (Liverpool Biennial)
- 2022: New Queers on the Block
- 2019: Diverse Actions New Work Award for The Moon is Warmer than the Sun
Labs/Teams: Creator of Queering Now 酷兒鬧, a peer-driven platform for queer Asian diaspora artists. Collaborates with gaming experts and theorists to envision Queer Fighters, a project redefining self-defense through queer narratives.
