In recent years, she has been conducting research on the art history of Southeast Asia and the practices of contemporary artists, with a focus on grassroots solidarity among artists from various countries in the post-war era. During her fellowship, she will investigate the ecology of Indonesian art, which is enhancing its international presence through unique efforts that address local histories and issues while simultaneously building international solidarity. By engaging with local artists, universities, museums, and alternative spaces, she also aims to deepen her understanding of the roles and possibilities of independent curators in Asia and to build a network for ongoing solidarity and collaboration.

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Independent curator and writer. From 2011 to 2024, Kumakura served as a curator at the Mori Art Museum, organizing exhibitions including Roppongi Crossing 2019: Connexions (2019), Listen to the Sound of the Earth Turning: Our Wellbeing Since the Pandemic (2022), and World Classroom: Contemporary Art through School Subjects (2023). Through exhibitions and projects such as SUNSHOWER (2017) and the MAM Research series, she conducted research on Southeast Asian contemporary art, focusing on both art history and ongoing practices. She is currently involved in international research projects, contributes to exhibition catalogs and art journals, and engages in educational activities.