Zhiheng Ashely Zhang (Ash)
Curatorial & Research Assistant
Zhiheng Ashely Zhang is a curator, researcher, and writer based in New York. Her work explores the intersections of art and technology, socially engaged practices, and underrepresented artist communities. Rooted in materiality, spatial dynamics, and audience engagement, her curatorial approach seeks to deepen the connection between artworks, their environments, and the public. She was previously […]
Mariko Takashima
Communications Manager & Arts Administrator
Mariko Takashima is an arts-administrator with a strong interest to effectively merge the arts and the public in meaningful ways through site specific works that inspire dialogue around environmental issues, sustainability and community revitalization. Mariko holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts Administration from New York University, and has extensive experience working and interning at various […]
Lulu Meng
Operations Director
Lulu Meng is the Operations Director at RU and 2015 RU artist resident. Lulu specializes in costume design, stagecraft and event planning where she implements her diverse experience in woodworking, welding, set construction, CAD drawing, garment making and project management. As an artist, Lulu applies her skills to both her artwork, art handling and fabrication. As […]
Data Chigholashvili
Curator
Data (David) Chigholashvili works at the intersection of social anthropology and contemporary art. Their research, curatorial practice, and art projects explore topics around visual and urban anthropology, ethnography, socially engaged art, natural and built environments, public space, migration, foodways, memory, queering, archives, and/or museums. Data’s projects are strongly related to the specificities of contexts and often […]
Nathalie Anglès
Executive Director
Nathalie Anglès is the Executive Director and co-founder of Residency Unlimited (RU). Having studied history and political science as an undergraduate, Nathalie was selected for the prestigious year long École du MAGASIN curatorial independent studies program affiliated to Le MAGASIN, Centre National d’Art Contemporain in Grenoble (France). Nathalie’s first experience with artist residencies began at […]