Yasumasa Morimura (b. 1951, Japan) is a leading contemporary artist whose conceptual practice encompasses photography, film, and performance. His emergence in the Osaka art scene coincided with the Kansai New Wave, when young artists in western Japan began experimenting with new media and vibrant forms of expression. Morimura superimposes himself onto important works from art history, iconic historical scenes, and famous figures from mass media. Through intricate props and digital manipulation, he explores themes of identity, authorship, and the complex relationships between Japan, Asia, and the West.

Isabella Tam is Curator, Visual Art, at M+. Since joining M+ in 2012, she has focused on Asian art, in particular contemporary Chinese art and Asian photography. She was in the inaugural team that contributed to the building of the museum’s collection of Asian contemporary art and the opening displays. Exhibitions she curated or organised includes: M+ Sigg Collection: Four Decades of Chinese Contemporary Art (2016); Mapping Chinese Art, 1972–2012: Selections for the M+ Sigg Collection (2019); Sigg Prize (2019); Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now (2022); and M+ Sigg Prize (2023). She was also the assistant editor of the catalogue Chinese Art Since 1970: The M+ Sigg Collection (2021).