Aung Ko was born in Myanmar 1980 and he is a contemporary artist from Myanmar. Works with painting, film, installation and performance. As an artist, AungKo’s work is an ongoing Commentry on political and social contextes in a modern Myanmar. Censorship, injustice and power are themes he often explores. He has participated in the Documenta 15, Kassel, Germany 2022, Singapore Biennale in 2008 and the 4th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale and 2014-2015 résidence artist of the Pavilion at Palais de Tokyo. In 2007 he started an ongoing art project in his village titled Thuyédan Village Art Project. The village’s main source of income is charcoal production, and the village is isolated and because of the ammunition factory nearby, the in habitants live in fear and visitors and publicity are generally forbidden. AungKo along with his wife Nge Lay have been inviting artists to create performances, mobile sculptures, and other artworks collaborations with the villager and its inhabitance.