For the cover Feature of AAP’s Issue 127, multimedia artist Simon Fujiwara spoke to contributor Frances Arnold about his latest works, which revolve around Who, the cartoon bear seen on this issue’s cover, who is on a quest to define themself in a world full of projected personas and images. Tracing the turns in Fujiwara’s practice, Arnold reveals his evolving approach to understanding identity-construction. For our second Feature, Portia Placino spoke to experimental filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik about his open-ended approach to making films and his recent series of large-scale installations that dramatically narrate episodes from Philippine history. In Up Close, the editors spotlight new works by Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries, Breakwater, and Yuko Mohri. Inside Burger Collection highlights supernova artist Cao Fei. Profiles feature multimedia artists Sin Wai Kin and Baris Dogrusoz. Christopher Whitfield’s Essay reflects on Oscar Murillo’s Frequencies (2013- ) project and explores pedagogical models that encourage international solidarity among students. The issue also includes Reviews, an inside look at Tino Sehgal’s process, and more.
