Ong Jo-Lene

Born in Ipoh, Malaysia. Previously managed Map@Publika, the arts and culture platform of a new urban creative district in Kuala Lumpur where she worked closely with labDNA to develop the annual programming and multi-disciplinary festival. Also co-curated their seven-site public art commissions with the participation of over a hundred artists, writers, designers, and architects. Worked on projects in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, interlacing popular culture, contemporary art, and feminism. Selected to participate in the 8th Berlin Biennale Young Curators Workshop and the 2014 Young Curator's Workshop, "Run & Learn," organized by the Japan Foundation. Lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.