About
Zhitong Li is a Beijing-born multidisciplinary artist and researcher based in London and Beijing. He holds a BSc anthropology degree from UCL, and is currently pursuing an MSc in Science Communication at Imperial College London.
Drawing from his anthropological background and personal experiences, Zhitong's works delve into themes including intersectional queer experiences, power dynamics, and multisensory experiences. His creative portfolio spans non-fiction filmmaking, photography, writing, and podcasting, reflecting a diverse and insightful exploration of the human experience.
Besides, he is also a graphic designer focusing on poster design and visual material for social media.
Education
MSc Science Communication, Imperial College (2025)
BSc Anthropology, UCL (2020-2024)
Associate Art History, SOAS (2021-2022)
UPCH in Art History and Geography, UCL (2019-2020)
Events & Nominations
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Event Lead - 'Other(wise): Living Sideways', Animal Nature Future Film Festival, 2025
'Fu Guo', Official Selection, Doc. London Documentary Film Festival, 2024
'Fu Guo', Official Selection, Big Syn International Film Festival, 2023
'Those Richass Motherfuckers', Official Selection, 60S Intl. Film Festival, 2023.
'Those Richass Motherfuckers', Official Selection, Ernte Sehen 2023.
'Fu Guo', Featured in 'Who's On It', South London Gallery, 2023
'Fu Guo', Screening and Q&A at UCL Anthropology, 2023
Sound design in 'Places Never Seen', South London Gallery, 2022
'Cyril and the Caravan Club', the National Archives, UK, 2022
Photography, Selection (to be exhibited), Anthropolitan, 2022
