Weekly News Roundup: September 7, 2026
Maya Lin to unveil sculpture at UT Austin, Ho Tzu Nyen commissioned by New Museum, Kengo Kuma-designed theater coming to Singapore in 2030, and more. THE EDITORS
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Laila Majid and Inaam Zafar’s “Body Quotidian” at the Sharjah Art Foundation
In their duo exhibition, the artists examine how everyday objects and experiences evoke an unexpected physicality. Razmig Bedirian
Two Buildings, One New Museum
Kelly Ma spoke with architect Shohei Shigematsu on OMA’s New Museum expansion. KELLY MA
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta Engulfed in Turmoil Ahead of Opening
Senior executives have stepped aside on allegations of procurement misconduct. HARISON BUTLER
China Withdraws from Gwangju Biennale over Taiwan Designation
The Chinese delegation has withdrawn in protest of the Biennale’s decision to restore the title “Taiwan Pavilion” for Taiwan’s presentation. The Editors
.ART Award 2026 Opens Global Call With Over USD 50,000 in Prizes
The .ART Registry has opened submissions for the inaugural .ART Award 2026, a global prize for artists working in any medium. Partnership with .ART AWARD
Roots and Reach: Dina Amin on Building Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Ecosystem
Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, reflects on preserving the histories that shaped the Kingdom’s modern art movement, supporting regional practitioners, and creating pathways for exchange. The Editors
Mark Feary to Curate 2028 Adelaide Biennial
The Melbourne-based curator will oversee the biennial’s 20th edition, which opens in early 2028. Harison Butler
Ryoji Ikeda Wins 2026 Nam June Paik Prize
The Japanese artist, known for his experimental, tech-driven practice, has clinched the KRW 50 million (USD 36,400) award. Harison Butler
Issue 150
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Issue 150
ArtAsiaPacific’s latest issue looks at artists working in that unsettled space, where categories begin to dissolve: the city becomes material, the self a sculpture, language a weapon, memory an architecture. SEP/OCT 2026
Gao Zhen Sentenced for Satirical Mao Sculptures
A Chinese court found the artist guilty of slandering Communist Party heroes. THE EDITORS
Weekly News Roundup: August 31, 2026
Park Seo-Bo Museum opens in Seoul, Frieze Abu Dhabi reveals programming, Perth Sky Sculpture Park, and more. The Editors
Shows to See in Korea, September 2026
With Gwangju, Busan, and Jeju hosting overlapping biennials this year, and Frieze and Kiaf returning in tandem in Seoul, here is a guide for must-see exhibitions across Korea in September. Louis Lu