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Chelsea Chua

Chelsea Chua

curator

Chelsea Chua is a cultural worker who is interested in our relationship with images and image-making. Her work as Programme Director at Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film (Singapore) involves overseeing programmes and exhibitions, and leading developmental initiatives.

She works directly with artists, photographers, curators, filmmakers and other cultural entities across Southeast Asia to develop projects such as exhibitions, talks, workshops and mentorships. She is a mentor for the South Asia Incubator, Photo Kathmandu (2025), was co-curator for Jakarta International Photography Festival (2025), and has been on selection panels for showcases such as Singapore Shorts (2021) and FotomotoPH (2024). She has made presentations and conducted workshops at regional platforms such as Angkor Photo Festival, FotomotoPH and Hong Kong International Photography Festival.

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