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Confluence is a curatorial project that seeks to explore the symbiotic relationship between artists and critics. By bringing together emerging talents from both fields, the project aims to foster a dynamic dialogue where creation and critique are intertwined, rather than existing in isolation. Through this process, Confluence challenges the conventional boundaries that often separate these two worlds, encouraging a deeper understanding and mutual exchange of ideas.

The First School is the Dinner Table” is a journey by Filipinx-Iranian artist Aida Azin into the nexus of art, food, and cultural memory. Her work is primarily concerned with examining cultural viewpoints and self-representation. Intimate spaces like this one allow food to serve as a potent storytelling, connecting, and resisting tool. In her works, Azin urges viewers to consider the material and symbolic meaning of food in society and beyond.

The month-long show which also happens to be Sumuloy Garden’s initial launch, will feature site-specific art exhibitions across the First United Building (FUB) with diverse works by women artists. The exhibit will open on March 2 with a performance by Opaline Santos and a walk-through by the 98B team.