Shared Currents
Curated by Goh Chun Aik
Featuring artworks by Michael Eko & Silvana Sutanto
Rivers have long shaped human histories. They sustain life, provide fertile grounds for agriculture, and facilitate trade and cultural exchange that have given rise to cities and empires. Shared Currents traces these living threads through Michael Eko’s ongoing project Kapuas Mahakam and a selection of Silvana Sutanto’s photographs of the Asmat people from Agats. Beyond carrying people and goods, these rivers transport stories, knowledge, memory, and collective imagination, revealing how indigenous communities respond to ecological change through resilience and continuity.
Exhibition
Objectifs Chapel Gallery
Opening Reception
Fri 6/3/2026, 7pm – 9pm
Free Admission
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Artist Talk
Objectifs Chapel Gallery
Sat 7/3/2026, 2pm – 3pm
Free Admission
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About the Curator
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About the artists
About Michael Eko
Michael Eko is a documentary photographer from Indonesia. His work centers around environmental, sociocultural, and human rights issues, as well as other often overlooked topics, and has been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, books, media and cultural outlets, including World Press Photo, National Geography Society, among others. By collaborating with media outlets, civil society groups, and local communities, Michael weaves visual storytelling into a multidisciplinary approach aimed at fostering meaningful societal change.
About Silvana Sutanto
Indonesia-born Silvana Sutanto (1957 – 2016) discovered a love for photography, and found joy in conveying stories through images. As she deepened her practice, she travelled to remote regions such as Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Alaska, where she engaged with the natural world through the lens of her camera. Her keen eye was recognised with numerous exhibitions and awards. The Silvana S. Foundation Ltd. was established in 2016 to continue her legacy. The foundation aims to support underprivileged children, environmental issues and wildlife conservation through her photographic work.
About the Silvana S. Foundation Ltd.
The Silvana S. Foundation Ltd. was established in 2016 to continue her legacy. The foundation aims to support underprivileged children, environmental issues and wildlife conservation through her photographic work.