“Human Being Human” at The Private Museum

To be human here is not to begin again, but to keep going from what has already been lived. YVONNE WANG

Oceans and Eras: Inside LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries

With its amorphic shape and largely open-plan interior, the Peter Zumthor-designed expansion of LACMA allows for a porosity in thematic and material discussion. JENNIFER S. LI

Taiwan Strips National Prize from Sakuliu Pavavaljung After Sexual Assault Conviction

The move marks Taiwan’s first use of “MeToo” disqualification provisions to revoke a national honor. Yuqian Fan

Haitham Al Busafi to Represent Oman at 2026 Venice Biennale

The Omani artist, architect, and curator will present an installation combining sand, metal, and sound. EMMANUELLE RICHTER

Other Worlds of Light: Zarina’s “Beyond the Stars”

The late Indian-born artist distilled a lifetime of crossings into expansive, emotional landscapes. KELLY MA

The 25th Biennale of Sydney: “Rememory”

These are difficult histories, and if the viewer resists the urge to turn away, they are met with a generosity of spirit from those who have endured some of the harshest realities of contemporary life. Mikala Tai

Mikala Tai to Curate 2027 TarraWarra Biennial

Emmanuelle Richter

Art Dubai Adapts to Conflict with “Special Edition”

Art Dubai has unveiled the full program for its scaled-down “special edition” this year. YUQIAN FAN

2026 Art Basel Award Winners Announced

This year’s awardees include a significant cohort of Southeast Asian practitioners. EMMANUELLE RICHTER

Kazakhstan Presents “Qoñyr: The Archive of Silence” at Venice Biennale

Michele Chan

Defying Soft Power: “Proximities” at SeMA

The UAE–South Korea collaboration sidesteps nation-branding through sheer exuberance and curatorial density. Kevin Jones

Roksana Pirouzmand’s Dual‑Site Meditation on Loss

Exhibited across two venues, the Iranian-born artist’s figurative clay sculptures explored the causes and effects that shape individual and collective history. JENNIFER S. LI

Qatar Pavilion Announces Artists for 2026 Venice Biennale

The presentation will feature works by Rirkrit Tiravanija, Sophia Al-Maria, Tarek Atoui, Alia Farid, and Fadi Kattan. YUQIAN FAN

Weekly News Roundup: April 16, 2026

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