Chinese Artists and Organizers (“CAO”) Collective — 离离草

CAO Collective is a multidisciplinary creative platform that bridges the gap between artistic expression, activism, and technology. Founded in 2020, the collective provides a space for artists, designers, and thinkers to collaborate on projects that push cultural boundaries. By fostering an inclusive and diverse creative community, CAO Collective seeks to challenge traditional narratives and empower underrepresented voices in the arts. Through exhibitions, digital storytelling, workshops, and public interventions, the organization cultivates conversations that drive social change.

With a strong emphasis on accessibility and interdisciplinary collaboration, CAO Collective harnesses the power of new media and innovative artistic practices to engage audiences both online and offline. The organization has spearheaded numerous initiatives that promote cultural activism, experimental design, and socially engaged art. Whether through interactive digital experiences or immersive physical installations, CAO Collective continues to redefine the ways in which art intersects with activism. Since 2020, CAO has been invited to host artist talks at alpha nova & galerie futura (Germany), Hamilton College, University of California, Irvine, Pratt Institute, Duke University, Wesleyan University, and the University of Oklahoma. Furthermore, their community collective poetry and translations have been published by Irrelevant Press, The Common, Apogee, Tupelo Quarterly, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal and The Massachusetts Review.