Lisa Movius
Ecological operas: the Gwangju Biennale 2024 moves away from the ideological
This year's edition of the leading South Korean exhibition takes its name from the traditional music form Pansori
Myanmar’s cultural life continues to deteriorate amid civil war
Censorship and the risk of conscription have forced many artists to flee the country—and face under-representation abroad
How Korean feminist art developed alongside the country’s move to democracy is explored in new book
An exploration of the driving force of so-called “K-feminism” and the connection between art and politics in Korea
Art Collaboration Kyoto finds its groove by connecting past and present
The unusual Japanese fair is holding its fourth edition with 69 local and international galleries participating
Inaugural Taipei Art Week brings together almost 90 galleries and museums
Government-backed initiative adds to long running Art Taipei fair
Indonesia's national museum reopens after devastating fire
Exhibition of 2,500 repatriated objects, including the "Lombok treasure", inaugurates the newly refurbished space
Freewheeling Art Jakarta unphased by political protests
Domestic abuse allegations against an originally participating artist cast a shadow over the latest edition of the Indonesian fair this year
'A statement in difficult times': Christie's opens new Hong Kong headquarters
The auction house will hold its first live evening sale in the new Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Henderson Building today
Muted expectations meet moderate sales at third edition of Frieze Seoul
The fair feels effects of economic slump, but benefits from two local biennials and new city-wide initiatives
From pirate utopias to ‘auntie power’: Busan Biennale celebrates alternative narratives
This year's event marks beginning of a coordinated, cohesive art season for Korea that continues with Frieze Seoul, Kiaf and the Gwangju Biennale
How queer art is blossoming in Korea
A recent ruling by South Korea’s supreme court has shown an increased acceptance for LGBTQ+ communities in the country. Although challenges remain, queer artists are enjoying increased visibility
Inaugural edition of Art021 in Hong Kong is as ambitious as it is scattered
The sprawling event, staged with a $1.9m investment from the city, hopes to boost flagging tourism and provide a new market moment for Asia
Do Ho Suh, Busan Biennale and a spotlight on Asian women artists: what to see during Frieze Seoul
Exhibitions to see in Seoul during the fair, plus two major biennials to visit beyond the city
한국 미술시장, ‘성숙기’에 진입
경기 불황 겪으며 지난 몇 년간의 급성장에 적신호... 정부 주도 최근 정책에 성과 기대
Korean art market enters ‘mature phase’ as third Frieze fair opens
Economic slowdown has halted the recent rapid growth—but new state initiatives could pay off
Flower power: $25m Monet Water Lily to make auction debut in Hong Kong
The work will headline the inaugural sale at Christie's new Zaha Hadid-designed headquarters in the Henderson building
New collector-backed Taipei museum faces criticism for steep ticket prices
Fubon Art Museum, whose chief executive has links to one of the world’s richest finance companies, is charging a $37 standard entrance fee
Sotheby’s launches multi-use space in Hong Kong’s business district
The 24,000 sq. ft location in the city’s Landmark Chater building will host exhibitions as well as a concept store—currently featuring Banksy’s famed shredded Girl with a Balloon
Photofairs to launch Hong Kong edition in 2025
The fair dedicated to lens-based and digital art will be led by the director of the Shanghai edition, Fan Ni
A new wave: why Chinese artists and gallerists are increasingly heading to Japan
Tokyo’s rich, international art scene and accessible residency are among the factors encouraging China‘s cultural workers to move to the island country
Weakened yen presents mixed opportunities for second Tokyo Gendai
This month 70 galleries will gather at Pacifico Yokohama, hoping to access Japan’s “incredible domestic wealth”
Sotheby's shakes up senior level staff in Asia and Europe
Elaine Holt has been appointed as the deputy chair of Sotheby's Asia, while six other specialists across locations have received title changes
We must survive: Yokohama Triennale entwines stories of darkness and resistance
“Even though we are confronted with situations of hopelessness, resilience is our kind of hope,” say Chinese curators Carol Yinghua Lu and Liu Ding
At Gallery Weekend, Beijing's art scene is better co-ordinated but losing its character
The event's eight edition was held as artist villages are demolished and cultural figures flee the city
Singapore’s guitar-strumming new prime minister sparks hopes of more artistic support and freedom
Lawrence Wong has shown signals that he intends to support arts-related initiatives with significant funding, though entrenched societal attitudes mean concerns about censorship remain
Galleries ousted from Shanghai’s West Bund area as property values in former industrial area boom
Big cultural venues will remain in riverside district, but group of buildings housing commercial galleries slated for demolition
Local artists given pride of place at Tapei Dangdai fair
Taiwan government funds section of 2024 Taipei Dangdai Arts & Ideas fair to promote work of ten local artists
Pro-Palestine protests continue at Venice Biennale
One protester was held by police while a "Freedom Boat" attracted hundreds of visitors