As we bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new one, there may arise a sense of uncertainty, but also of high aspirations and joy. As Charles Dickens wrote in Great Expectations, “The success is not mine, the failure is not mine, but the two together make me.”

Every year comprises both successful and disappointing moments. It's the simultaneous sense of confronting obstacles and excitement for new beginnings that various cultures traditionally celebrate with vibrant fireworks or festive gatherings.

For this collection, we've asked artists to submit works that celebrate this joy—embodying the successes of the past year, and looking forward to the achievements to come.