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A Tale of Two Cities: Spring Auctions in Hong Kong and Shanghai
As Art Basel Hong Kong drew to a close on March 30, all eyes turned to the major auction houses, where both Christie’s and Sotheby’s had aligned their spring marquee sales with the fair for the first time. By Louis Lu
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: New Narratives
As Asia’s art calendar becomes increasingly crowded, the 12th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong presented some intriguing insights and steady sales across sectors. Louis Lu
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Hoor Al Qasimi Receives France’s Order of Arts and Letters
On April 15, the French embassy in the UAE honored Hoor Al Qasimi, president and director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, with the Officier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres (Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters). Established in 1957, the prestigious award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly
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Khaled Sabsabi Exhibition “Indefinitely Postponed” in Wake of Venice Biennale Controversy
Just over a month after Khaled Sabsabi was controversially dropped as Australia’s representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale, Monash University has announced its decision to “indefinitely” postpone Sabsabi’s upcoming exhibition at the Monash University Museum of Art (Muma) in Melbourne. The exhibition, titled “Stolon Press: Flat Earth,” was
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Kamran Katouzian, 1941–2025
On March 15, Kamran Katouzian, a renowned Iranian artist, graphic designer, and teacher, passed away after battling with long-term illness. He was 83 years old. Katouzian is best known for incorporating the aesthetic principles of graphic design in his abstract paintings, which often feature intense, wide brushstrokes. While he also
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Zane Edwards’s “Eventually, I’ll Confess, I’ve Just Been Walking Into A Loving Nowhere”
Presented at Melbourne’s Sutton Gallery, the solo exhibition featured 11 photographic prints investigating memory, identity, and transformation. Annabel Brown
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Sydney’s AGNSW Appoints First Female Director in 154 Years
On March 28, Maud Page stepped up as the new director of Sydney’s Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), becoming the institution’s first female leader in its 154-year history. The move signals a historical shift for NSW’s art scene, where women now oversee all major galleries
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Weekly News Roundup: April 11, 2025
Aric Chen to Depart From Nieuwe Instituut On April 2, Aric Chen announced his resignation as general and artistic director of the Rotterdam-based Nieuwe Instituut, after serving a four-year tenure. He is set to leave the cultural center on June 27, taking on a new role as the director of
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Shows to See in Seoul, April 2025
On the occasion of Seoul’s boutique art fair ART OnO, which opens on April 11 at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention Center, here’s a look at shows to see in the Korean capital. The Editors
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Contemplating at Ease—Solo Exhibition of BAISHUI
The solo exhibition by artist BAISHUI will run from March 30 to April 29, 2025 at Shanghai’s Chun Art Museum, curated by Zhang Zikang. Chun Art Museum
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Weekly News Roundup: April 4, 2025
International Galleries Expand in Seoul Amid recent political turmoil and economic slowdown, the Korean art scene forges ahead, with two international galleries—Portuguese contemporary gallery Duarte Sequeira and Berlin’s Esther Schipper Gallery—announcing relocations and expansions in Seoul. On April 3, Duarte Sequeira unveiled its new space in the
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2025 Taoyuan International Art Award Announced Winners
2025 Taoyuan International Art Award Announced Winners. Thai Artist Group Chulayarnnon Siriphol, Kasamaponn Saengsuratham, Arjin Thongyuukong, and Krongpong Langkhapin won Grand Prize. Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts
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Teo Eng Seng’s “We’re Happy. Are You Happy?”
The solo exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore was a thought-provoking ode to the artist’s signature paperdyesculp technique and wry humor. Stephanie Yeap