Updated March 18, 2026

In Memory of Artist chi too

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of chi too, a Malaysian artist who participated in the OPEN GATE 2017 program of the Sapporo International Art Festival 2017 サイアフ2017. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
サイアフ2017, headed by Guest Director OTOMO Yoshihide, featured a diverse range of programs that brought together people from Japan and abroad, creating many unforgettable scenes during Sapporo’s summer.
As part of OPEN GATE 2017 at the Ishiyama Green Space, which hosted several artists from Southeast Asia, chi too delivered a unique performance that blended the parks characteristics with his iconically humorous perspective. His presence remains deeply etched in the hearts of audiences and the サイアフ staff.
We honor chi too’s remarkable contributions and keep him in our warmest thoughts.

The entirety of the Sapporo International Art Festival Executive Committee

About OPEN GATE 2017
OPEN GATE is an exhibition program developed from research conducted in ASEAN countries by Asian Sounds Research, led by project director and musical improviser/composer Sachiko M. Within サイアフ2017, the program was officially titled “Asian Sounds Research Presents OPEN GATE 2017 動き続ける展覧会 An ever-changing exhibition何もないところからstart from here,” and took place at the Ishiyama Green Space.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of chi too, a Malaysian artist who participated in the "OPEN GATE 2017"* program of the Sapporo International Art Festival 2017 (SIAF2017). We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
SIAF2017, headed by Guest Director OTOMO Yoshihide, featured a diverse range of programs that brought together people from Japan and abroad, creating many unforgettable scenes during Sapporo’s summer.
As part of OPEN GATE 2017 at the Ishiyama Green Space, which hosted several artists from Southeast Asia, chi too delivered a unique performance that blended the park's characteristics with his iconically humorous perspective. His presence remains deeply etched in the hearts of audiences and the SIAF staff.
We honor chi too’s remarkable contributions and keep him in our warmest thoughts.

–The entirety of the Sapporo International Art Festival Executive Committee

About OPEN GATE 2017
OPEN GATE is an exhibition program developed from research conducted in ASEAN countries by Asian Sounds Research, led by project director and musical improviser/composer Sachiko M. Within SIAF2017, the program was officially titled “Asian Sounds Research Presents OPEN GATE 2017 動き続ける展覧会～ An ever-changing exhibition「何もないところから」～start from here,” and took place at the Ishiyama Green Space.

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