Personal Relations

Personal Relations feature a collection of newly created miniature portrait works —each the size of a mobile phone—produced by artist members of international artist collectives.

The project is designed to foster cross-border collaboration & international understanding and explore portraiture as a form of cultural exchange.

In an era of heightened political tension, where national identities and borders are increasingly reinforced, Personal Relations seeks to create meaningful cultural bridges. Through the universal language of art, the project aims to foster unity, collaboration, and artistic excellence across borders.

Historically, miniature portraits were often exchanged as political gift between rulers and ambassadors, symbolising connection and diplomacy.

In this project, over 150 artists are invited to reinterpret this tradition for the 21st century, responding to the history of miniature portraiture while exploring the smartphone screen as today’s “portrait format”—an intimate, portable space for identity and connection.