今年迈入第15届的槟城乔治市艺术节，已成为槟城、马来西亚乃至于享誉亚洲的艺术节之一。”当你想到青少年，你想到什么特质?” 这是Podcast一开始，2024乔治市艺术节艺术总监邓壹龄(Ling Tang)，对我们的提问。而这个探问，正是回应15岁的乔治市艺术节，就如一个青少年般，对社会及世界充满好奇、生命力，又深具叛逆性格的样貌。因此，这次策展团队以 《此时·此地》 (Here and Now)作为主轴，将透过富有深度又好玩的策展，带来超过80种来自国内外的艺术活动，与大家一起思考人与城市、文化与艺术间的关系。准备好了吗，我们乔治市见！
This year marks the 15th edition of Penang’s George Town Festival, now one of the most renowned arts festivals in Penang and across Asia. “When you think of teenagers, what traits come to mind?” This is the question posed to us at the beginning of the podcast by Ling Tang, the Artistic Director of the 2024 George Town Festival.
This inquiry reflects on the festival’s 15-year journey, resembling a teenager full of curiosity, vitality, and a rebellious spirit towards society and the world. Thus, the curatorial team has chosen “Here and Now” as the main theme, offering over 80 art activities from both local and international artists, inviting participants to contemplate the intricate dynamics between individuals and society, cities, culture, and art. Are you ready? See you in George Town!