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Conversations, criticism, and editorial features documenting contemporary artistic practice across disciplines.

Over the past few weeks, STRATUM Journal has continued to expand its growing archive of artist interviews, essays, criticism, and interdisciplinary discourse.

Recent publications include:

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Đurđija’s multidisciplinary practice transforms field recordings and overheard voices into profound cultural inquiries. From wartime Yugoslavia’s radio static to New York subway arias, this conversation explores how the act of listening maps the hidden hierarchies of our world.

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Yasmine Laraqui’s multidisciplinary work transforms the image into a live sociological experiment, exploring the fluid mechanics of human belonging under platform capitalism.

Alongside these features, STRATUM continues to publish essays, criticism, artist writing, and long-form editorial projects that help create a more durable public record around contemporary artistic work.

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completed piece: live June 10 / www.afaltadepapel.info

Traces of Unfamiliar Memories

May 30–31

Rume Atelier, Bushwick, Brooklyn

Curated by Annie Lian, Traces of Unfamiliar Memories is an immersive multidisciplinary exhibition opening during AAPI Month. The exhibition brings together artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, and sensory-based practitioners working through diaspora, identity, emotional memory, and sensory experience.

Presented at @Rume_Atelier

Welcome to Silence Photo Corner. In this space, we carry the weight of mind with silence and image.

In this group, we welcome and encourage everyone to share their photographic work in all kinds and contexts. Consider this a relaxed and safe space for sharing with no judging. Feel free to jot down your daily observations here.

Post format: Each post contains only one image, without any word explanation. There is no limit to the number of photos each person can post.

On the last day of each month, the top-five photography works that have received the most attention from the community will be featured to the public. If you do not wish for your work to be publicly presented, please contact gloriali0221@gmail.com.

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Gordon Fung works across performance, media installation, experimental video, sound, participatory theater, writing, and curatorial practice. His work moves between playful and esoteric registers, but the underlying concern is consistent: how art might help people ask better questions, become more attentive to interdependence, and remain human amid historical repetition, technological acceleration, and social fragmentation. In this edited text-based conversation, Fung reflects on collectivism, stewardship, media, Land-based knowledge, contemplative duration, and why he continues to pursue work that resists both professional narrowing and conceptual simplification.  

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Gordon Fung works across performance, media installation, experimental video, sound, participatory theater, writing, and curatorial practice. His work moves between playful and esoteric registers, but the underlying concern is consistent: how art might help people ask better questions, become more attentive to interdependence, and remain human amid historical repetition, technological acceleration, and social fragmentation.

@saraikamovementcollective FREE LAB is coming to Queens 🚨A 6-day contemporary dance training + performance program created to support and connect contemporary dancers locally through technique classes, choreographic research, mentorship, networking, and performance opportunities ✨In collaboration with @cucaladancecompany the program will include:— Contemporary technique classes
— Choreographic laboratory
— Professional photo + video documentation included
— Networking + mentorship opportunities
— Final public performance
— Exhibition by resident artist @carolprudhommedavis📍Queens, NYC @cucaladancecompany 
🗓 July 6th-11th 2026SCHEDULE 
Monday–Friday
12:00–1:30 PM → Contemporary Technique Class (open to everyone)
2:00–5:00 PM → Choreographic Laboratory (LAB participants only)Final Performance — July 11 7.30pm
Featuring Cucala Dance, sarAika duet, and a new creation with LAB participants📝 Applications open May 19th
⏰ Deadline: June 15th
📣 Selected participants notified by June 30thThis initiative was created to expand accessibility, visibility, and opportunities for contemporary dance artists in Queens — building space for artistic growth without needing to leave the borough.🔗 Free Registration form link in bio📸 @beccavisioncreativestudio#saraikamovementcollective #cucaladancecompany…