{"id":13626,"date":"2024-07-28T19:31:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T11:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.artassociation.asia\/?page_id=13626"},"modified":"2026-08-12T05:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T04:50:43","slug":"jay-chau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aaaarts.com\/en\/jay-chau\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay Chau | Cultural Leader &#038; Curator | Asian Art Association Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1576208037273{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221;][vc_column color_style=&#8221;light&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785911161942{padding-top: 150px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\" size-sm clearfix \"  ><h2 class=\"main-title title uppercase sub-title-con \" style=\"font-size: 80px; \">Jay Chau<\/h2><span class=\"line\" style=\"background: #feed35; \"><\/span><p class=\"sub-title\" >Cultural Leader | Curator | Public Cultural Practitioner<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722163575058{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.aaaarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1704104531-jaychauzouchao-2-e1704104637418.jpg?id=13149) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100vh&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1550584479701{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;reviews&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722163415687{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.aaaarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1722163170-Weixin-Image_20240728172116.jpg?id=13643) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;600px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column color_style=&#8221;light&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578637103900{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\" size-sm clearfix \"  ><h2 class=\"main-title title uppercase \" style=\"font-size: 40px; \">Profile<\/h2><span class=\"line\" style=\"background: #feee35; \"><\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Jay Chau is a cultural leader, curator, and public cultural practitioner dedicated to advancing artistic exchange, cultural collaboration, and public value through the arts.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824854994{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;He is the Chairman of the <b>Asian Art Association Singapore<\/b>, and is involved in the development of <b>AAA Arts London<\/b>, working to strengthen connections between Asian and European art communities through exhibitions, cultural programmes, educational initiatives, and international collaborations.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824884860{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Jay advocates the idea of \u201c<b>Art Creates Public Value<\/b>\u201d, exploring how art can contribute to public engagement, social connection, urban culture, and cross-cultural understanding.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824898177{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;He holds a Master\u2019s degree in Advanced Public Policy and Management from the <b>Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore<\/b>. Before entering the cultural sector, Jay worked at leading Chinese internet companies including <b>NetEase and Tencent<\/b>, where he gained experience in digital innovation, public communication, and cross-disciplinary project development.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824933676{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In 2012, he initiated and organised a public online debate among candidates for the Hong Kong Chief Executive election, exploring new possibilities for digital platforms to facilitate public participation and policy dialogue.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824944277{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In 2018, Jay founded the <b>Asian Art Association Singapore<\/b>, with the vision of creating an international platform connecting artists, cultural organisations, educational institutions, and communities across Asia and beyond. Under his leadership, the organisation has developed a range of international art competitions, exhibitions, educational programmes, and social impact initiatives.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824960526{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Through curatorial practice, cultural commentary, and international engagement, Jay continues to explore the role of art in shaping societies, strengthening cultural dialogue, and creating meaningful connections across borders.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824968210{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In recent years, his cultural perspectives have been featured by major Asian media outlets, including <b>People\u2019s Daily, South China Morning Post, Lianhe Zaobao, and Central News Agency (Taiwan)<\/b>. His writings and interviews focus on cultural policy, urban development, cultural soft power, and the relationship between art and society.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785824993158{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In 2025, Jay was invited as a roundtable speaker at the <b>HONOR AI + Design Summit (Asia Pacific)<\/b>, organised by HONOR, where he joined academics, designers, and creative industry leaders from across Southeast Asia to discuss artificial intelligence, design innovation, and the future development of creative talent.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785825016792{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"pix_button clear button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaychau.culture\/\" title=\"\"  target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-outline btn-rectangle  btn-lg white \">IG<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"pix_button clear button-center\"><a href=\"mailto:%20jay@aaaarts.com\" title=\"\"  target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-outline btn-rectangle  btn-lg white \">Email<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1550246777851{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;myworks&#8221;][vc_column color_style=&#8221;light&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578637111051{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\" size-sm clearfix \"  ><h2 class=\"main-title title uppercase \" style=\"font-size: 40px; \">Public Cultural Engagement &amp; International Practice<\/h2><span class=\"line\" style=\"background: #feee35; \"><\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1>Curatorial Development and International Exchange<\/h1>\n<p>Jay participated in the <b>Curating Contemporary Art and Design Summer Course at the Royal College of Art (RCA), London, in July 2026,<\/b> focusing on:<br \/>\n<b>\u201cArt in Public Space: Curating and Commissioning Contemporary Art in Social Contexts.\u201d<\/b><br \/>\nThe programme explored contemporary curatorial approaches, public art practices, community engagement, and the relationship between art, society, and shared spaces.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1>Cultural Research and Public Writing<\/h1>\n<p>With an academic background in public policy, Jay\u2019s practice bridges cultural studies, urban development, and social innovation.<br \/>\nHe regularly writes and comments on cultural issues, particularly focusing on Asian cities, cultural governance, and cultural soft power.<br \/>\nHis articles published in <b>Lianhe Zaobao (Singapore) include:<br \/>\n<b>\u201cWhen Height Is No Longer Rare: The Unconventional Return of Taipei 101\u201d<\/b> (2026)<br \/>\n<b>\u201cThe Rational Restraint of Liu Thai-Ker Through the Lens of Singapore\u2019s Public Housing\u201d<\/b> (2026)<br \/>\n<b>\u201cReflections on Singapore Through Scotland: When Expensive Becomes Uninteresting\u201d<\/b> (2026)<br \/>\n<b>\u201cHow Taiwan Builds Its Cultural Soft Power Strategy\u201d<\/b> (2024)<br \/>\nThrough public writing, Jay contributes to wider conversations on culture, cities, and regional development.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<h1>Curatorial Projects<\/h1>\n<h2>World Charity Painting Exhibition<\/h2>\n<p><b>Taipei | 2020\u20132023<\/b><br \/>\nA global art initiative using painting as a medium to connect artists with social causes and encourage public engagement through creativity.<\/p>\n<h2>Wild City Painting &amp; Photography Exhibition<\/h2>\n<p><b>Singapore Botanic Gardens | 2024\u20132025<\/b><br \/>\nA public exhibition exploring the relationship between urban environments, biodiversity, and human interaction with nature, encouraging conversations around sustainability and ecological awareness.<\/p>\n<h2>International Arts and Design Jury Service<\/h2>\n<p>Jay has been invited to serve as a jury member for international art and design competitions, supporting emerging artists, designers, and creative talents.<br \/>\nSelected appointments include:<br \/>\n<b>HONOR Talents Global Design Competition<\/b> (2025)<br \/>\n<b>Art on Climate International Illustration Competition<\/b> (2021\u20132026)<br \/>\n<b>Kala Darpan International Art Exhibition, Amity University, India<\/b> (2024)<br \/>\n<b>International Youth Architectural Design Competition, Hong Kong<\/b> (2025)&#8221; 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\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Jay Chau\u2019s cultural initiatives, perspectives, and artistic projects have been covered and featured by leading media organisations across Asia.<br \/>\nSelected media coverage includes:<br \/>\n<b>People\u2019s Daily<\/b> (China)<br \/>\n<b>South China Morning Post<\/b> (Hong Kong)<br \/>\n<b>Lianhe Zaobao<\/b> (Singapore)<br \/>\n<b>Central News Agency<\/b> (Taiwan)<br \/>\n<b>Yangcheng Evening News<\/b> (China)<br \/>\n<b>United Daily News<\/b> (Taiwan)<br \/>\n<b>Bao Dao Radio Network<\/b> (Taiwan)<br \/>\nMedia coverage has focused on his work in international art exchange, public cultural initiatives, cultural policy discussions, and the development of Asian cultural ecosystems.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785826528374{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cultural Commentary:<br \/>\nWhen height is no longer scarce &#8211; a once-unconventional return of Taipei 101, Singapore&#8217;s &#8220;Lianhe Zaobao&#8220;, Febuary 7, 2026<br \/>\nLiu Thai Ker&#8217;s Rationality and Restraint as Seen Through Public Housing, Singapore&#8217;s &#8220;Lianhe Zaobao&#8220;, January 22, 2026<br \/>\nTouring Scotland to Reflect on &#8220;Expensive and Boring&#8220; Singapore, Singapore&#8217;s &#8220;Lianhe Zaobao&#8220;, January 2, 2026<br \/>\nHow Taiwan Builds Cultural Soft Power Strategy, Singapore&#8217;s &#8220;Lianhe Zaobao&#8220;, November 6, 2024&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770642675207{margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Curator:<\/p>\n<p>World Charity Art Exhibition 2020-2023 (Taipei)<br \/>\nWild City Painting and Photography Exhibition 2024 (Singapore Botanic Gardens)<br \/>\n&#8230;&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left&#8221; 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