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Weekly News Roundup: August 11, 2026
Robert Fielding wins 2026 Hadley’s Art Prize, Frieze Seoul reveals new headline partner, Kiaf SEOUL announces exhibitors for 25th edition, and more. The Editors
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Who Gets to Be Human? Asian Artists at “New Humans” in New York
From whose perspective is the human imagined, and through which historical and epistemological frameworks? Gladys Lou
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The Image World: Interview with Simon Fujiwara
On the occasion of his career survey at Mudam Luxembourg, Fujiwara talks about Anne Frank’s afterlife, growing up at “the end of the world,” and the flattening logic of the attention economy. Tom Denman
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Nasirun, 1965–2026
The Indonesian artist, known for blending Javanese and Islamic iconography in his vibrant tableaux, passed away on August 1. RUBY LEE
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Carlos Quijon Jr Joins Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Manila-based curator will oversee the institution’s Contemporary Art Museum. Sabrina Hau
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Up Close: Chitra Ganesh’s “Journey to the Great Below”
The artist’s latest animation chronicles a Mesopotamian goddess’s ordeal in the realm of lost souls. CHLOE CHU
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Weekly News Roundup: July 31, 2026
Fifth Jeju Biennale announces artists and programs, Kate Newby debuts US airport commission, Lydia Yee to helm new Kuala Lumpur nonprofit, and more. THE EDITORS
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Reveals Opening Date
Following years of delay, the Frank Gehry-designed museum is set to open in December. Sabrina Hau
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Valentin Noujaïm Wins Han Nefkens Foundation’s Mediterranean Video Art Grant
The French Lebanese filmmaker will receive EUR 25,000 (USD 28,500) to develop a new screen-based work. Sabrina Hau
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Salt Research: Handan Börüteçene Archive
Salt has launched the Handan Börüteçene Archive, in collaboration with the artist. Presented by SALT
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Shabbir Hussain Mustafa Named Artistic Director of 2028 Aichi Triennale
Currently chief curator at the Singapore Art Museum, Mustafa will lead the triennale’s seventh edition. KALANI KO
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A Degree of Separation: Interview with Başak Doğa Temür
The curator of this year’s Türkiye Pavilion in Venice reflects on what it means to exhibit amid institutional upheaval. MATT A. HANSON
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Dia’s Jessica Morgan Tapped as Director of Tate
The London-born curator will assume her new role in January 2027. JOYCE LEE
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V&A’s Former Academic Head Alleges Racist Behavior from Museum Staff
A recently disclosed letter reveals that Yuko Kikuchi, who resigned in January, accused the London institution of systemic racism. Joyce Lee