Artists have an important role in the articulation of local conflicts and global change. The aim of this panel is to draw attention to the differences and similarities in artistic and activist strategies emerging from South East Asia and Europe. Asian curators and artists will present their work and discuss their experiences with the public role of the artist in social and political development, whilst focusing on the implications of these issues in the field of media art with their European counterparts. The artists will talk about their work within the context of creative media practices, both within the hugely varied East Asia region, and beyond. An important side-effect of the panel will be the intensification of cooperation and networking among the different groups and individuals.