Books as Activism: The Story of Yun Chen and 51 Personae
From Beijing's contemporary art scene to a quiet corner at NYU Shanghai's ICA, Yun Chen has spent the past eight years turning books into bridges, and activism into an art form.

Costa Rican with a passion for storytelling and global perspectives. I'm a junior at NYU Shanghai, double-majoring in Interactive Media and Business and International Relations. My interests range from the timeless voices of Latin American writers to open-water swimming, jazz, and social entrepreneurship.
🇨🇷 Costa Rica ~ San José
From Beijing's contemporary art scene to a quiet corner at NYU Shanghai's ICA, Yun Chen has spent the past eight years turning books into bridges, and activism into an art form.
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