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ANUnaran Jargalsaikhan
ANUnaran Jargalsaikhan is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Her diverse body of work spans mixed media painting, performance art, video performance, and installation art.

Education
ANUnaran holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Institute of Fine Arts at the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture (MNUAC). She furthered her academic pursuits with a Master's degree in Art History from the National University of Mongolia (NUM). Currently, she is engaged in a Doctorate in Art Criticism at NUM.

Artistic Style and Techniques
ANUnaran`s artistic evolution is marked by a profound exploration of the concealed aspects of universal dualisms, delving into themes such as feminine and masculine, interior and exterior, subconscious and conscious, and metaphysical and physical. ANUnaran employs a unique blend of techniques, including embroidery, sewing, appliqué, and photo-based work. Her artworks incorporate a wide array of materials such as fabric, pens, thread, acrylic, oil, printing, and felt. The inspiration for her creations draws heavily from Mongolian ancient perceptions of NAGA, NATURE-EARTH, and Buddhism, weaving together a rich tapestry of cultural influences.

Professional Career
ANUnaran serves as the Artistic Director at Blue Sun, CACM. Her artistic contributions have gained international recognition, with exhibitions in Biennials held in Taiwan and Spain. Notably, she clinched the first place in the Golden Brush International Art Competition in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2018. Her accolades extend to international competitions, including the Special Prize in the 51st Japan Fashion Design Contest in Tokyo, Japan (2013), Finalist in the International Print Biennial R.O.C in Taichung, Taiwan (2022), and the Environmental Dance Prize in the 3rd International Eco Performance Film Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil (2023).

Curatorial Work
Beyond her individual artistic pursuits, Jargalsaikhan has made significant contributions as a curator. She curated notable events such as "ZUUN ART" at Blue Sun CACM, Zuunkharaa, Mongolia, and D. Dorjderem’s solo exhibition "Datum in the Space" at UMA’s Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

SELECTED CURATORIAL WORK

2022 & 2023	Curator & Co-Curator, ZUUN ART, Blue Sun CACM, Selenge, MGL

2023		Curator, Datum in the space solo show by D.Dorjderem, UMA`s Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2022		Co-Curator, the Best of Blue Sun 20 years, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2022		Co-Curator, Spirit of Gobi, Contemporary and Electronic Music Festival, Umnugobi, MGL

Exhibitions
ANUnaran has held solo exhibitions in prestigious venues across Korea, Russia, and Mongolia, including the National Gallery of Modern Art and The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum in Ulaanbaatar, as well as the Gallery of V.Bronshteyn in Irkutsk, Russia.

In summary, ANUnaran`s artistic journey is marked by a commitment to exploring hidden dimensions and universal dualisms, drawing from her rich cultural heritage and contributing significantly to the global art scene.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2021		Child of God, the National Modern Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2019 & 2020	The Love- Хайр, Khan Art Gallery, UB, MN & V.Bronshtyen Art Gallery, Irkutsk, RU

2017		Crescendo, UMA Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

2015 & 2016	Metamorphosis, Hyundai Art Gallery, Daejeon, KR & 976 Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2015 		FREE will, Red Ger Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2011 		Don`t be afraid, The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2022 & 2023	2nd & 3rd Eco Performance Film Festival, Sao Paulo, BR

2021 & 2022	Daejeon International Art Fair, Daejeon, KR

2016 & 2022	Nord Art, International Art Exhibition, Budelsdorf, DE

2023		the Wrong Biennale, Alicante, SP

2023		International Woman’s Art Exhibition, Tirane Art Gallery, Tirana, AL

2023		Nature Art Cube Exhibition of Geumgang Nature Art Biennale, YATOO, Gongju, KR

2022		International Performance Art Exhibition, Sao Paulo, BR

2022		International Print Biennial R.O.C, The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, ROC

2022		7th Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival, Sain-shand, Dornogobi, MGL

2021		UB Contemporary Art Pavilion, National Park, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2019		The 8th Northeast Asian Art Exchange and Cultural Industry Forum, Changchun, CHN

2018		Busan International Art Fair, KR

2016		Qing Zhou International Cultural Art Fair, Shandong, CHN

2012		3600 Land Art Mongolia Biennale, Mongolian Modern Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL

2012		Performance, Earth.Body.Mind, Kathmandu International Art Festival, Kathmandu, NP

SELECTED JOINT EXHIBITIONS

2023		Urban Ecology project: Fluttering on the Oblique line, Open Arts space Merge, Busan, KR

2023		Performance, Busan International Performance Art Festival, Busan, KR

2023 		Performance, Jeonju International Performance Art Festival, Jeonju, KR

2013		Performance, Healing Art, Cheong Do exhibition opening, KR

2011		Contemporary art of Mongolia, European Union Palace, Brussels, BE

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

2024		Mapping Environmental Dance, Company Christoph Winkler, DE