Art/Artist talks & lectures

Art/Artist: Invited symposiums, talks, panels & lectures

University of Tsukuba, 6th Feb. 2021

I was invited to give a key note presentation by Prof. Hotokeyama at the University of Tsukuba about the work I have been undertaking with galleries and artist communities. Prof. Hotokeyama has been developing an artistic community in the mountains and woods near Tsukuba. His idea is to transform an existing leisure facility and create a space for young artists. The intension is to help young artists both financially and with professional development; this is a joint venture with the university, local business and the local council. There are also plans to develop a gallery at the centre of the site.

I was invited to talk on the theme of 'collaborations' and to use the work I have developed over the years with external partners, galleries and professional bodies etc. It was a great opportunity for me to reflect on the different organisations and institutions I have been fortunate to collaborate with over time. I was also able to talk about some of the ongoing research I am presently engaged with including the Artist Teacher Network and the Freelands Gallery.

Please see the presentation recording below:

'Collaborations: artist/gallery/university/schools in London'

Contemporary Artists in Residency (CAIR) Tsukuba University, Japan, at the T+ Gallery, 2021

National Institute of Education, Singapore. 'The Art of Creative Research' Exhibition panel discussion, Jan 2023.

Practice as Research Seminar Series.
In the Studio with Andy Ash. March 2025

Andy will use this presentation to discuss aspects of his practice and inquiry. He will use the gallery space and the presentation to explore how he is progressing in the latest commission for the Winter Sculpture Park at the Thamesmead estate with Gallery No32. He has shown his art both in the UK and internationally, including exhibitions in Japan, Singapore, Finland, and Canada. Based in Brighton, Andy works out of his studio at the Red Herring artist cooperative in Portslade and serves as an Associate Professor at University College London (UCL). Andy Ash is an artist, researcher and educator. His practice is primarily sculpture, but an expansive notion of a sculpture, and therefore includes film, performance, objects, sound, drawing, print, and text in an installation or site-specific contexts. Collaboration and dialogue play a big role in his creative process, making his work socially engaged and interdisciplinary.

Echoes of Migration, Art Voyage Summit, Oct 2025

Panel 4: The Role of Cultural Institutions in Supporting Migrant

Artists

Panel Moderator: Roxane Zand (ZandFineArts) Speakers: Bengi Ünsal (ICA) Andy Ash (Artist & Researcher) Jonathan Burton (Cockpit Studios)

This panel explores the responsibilities and opportunities for cultural institutions in fostering inclusivity and representation. The discussion highlights how galleries, museums, studios, and cultural organisations can reduce barriers, create equitable pathways, and collaborate meaningfully with migrant artists to support visibility, participation, and long-term career development. Curator & Director: Tima Jam Summit Chair: Lucy Littlewood Hosted on 10 October 2025, the Echoes of Migration Summit was more than a conference — it was the beginning of a movement. Funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, this landmark event brought together artists, curators, policymakers, and communities to explore the intersections of migration, identity, creativity, and cultural futures. Organised by Art Voyage Biennial CIC, the summit also marked the official launch of Art Voyage’s international programme, leading toward our first Biennial in 2027.