We were honored to host independent curator and researcher Alberta Leung, founder of Size Variable, for an insightful exploration into the complex intersections of technology and capitalism. During this session, Leung articulated her vision for “alternative models of exhibition making,” proposing frameworks that transcend the traditional white cube to better reflect the decentralized nature of our digital era. The workshop provided an exclusive preview of her curatorial project, The Darkest Hour at 3 AM, which repositions the act of curating as a vital form of “critical care.”

Leung guided participants through the exhibition’s conceptual three-stage journey: navigating the sensory overload of the “Insomniac Room,” finding a meditative pause within a clinical “Medical Centre,” and ultimately reaching a space of profound contemplation in “Sleep Land.” By grounding her curatorial practice in scientific research from figures such as Matthew Walker, Leung posed a fundamental question for the modern age: whether we can architect the necessary conditions for rest within an increasingly digital landscape. The session concluded by inviting attendees to reflect on how technology and art might be reclaimed as tools for personal well-being and the restoration of time.