In ArtAsiaPacific’s Almanac, the editors took stock of important events that affected the art world throughout 2019. In the words of managing editor Chloe Chu: “The roles of artist, curator, and cultural worker inevitably intersect with the responsibilities of citizenship. In 2019, these positions converged more tightly than before, as the inadequacies of sociopolitical systems were the targets of expressions of anguish, outrage, and even protests around the globe.” The full text is also available in Chinese.

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In the final episode of the ArtAsiaPacific Podcast, we visit London’s Tate Modern with artist and writer Gary Zhexi Zhang to experience an exhibition of over 200 works by video art pioneer Nam June Paik. Tune in to the episode for a discussion on technology’s evolving role in art, our news and events roundup, and a surprise guest appearance here.