Oct 20, 2026

Asia NOW Returns to Paris for its 12th Edition

Asia NOW returns to Paris for its 12th edition from October 20 to 24, 2026, at the Monnaie de Paris, showcasing the incredible talents of over 50 galleries and 150 artists. This year’s theme, “Sentimental Value,” invites us to reflect on how artworks acquire meaning through memory, relationships, and connections, with a poignant focus on soil as a symbol of grounding.

Participating galleries include Esther Schipper, Sabrina Amrani, Kaikai Kiki Gallery, The Drawing Room, and many more, presenting a dynamic range of solo, duo, and group exhibitions. Special projects will inspire awe, including Vessels of Memory by Jogja Biennale, curated by Alia Swastika. Spanning painting, weaving, soil, sound, performance, and archival practices, the project features Citra Sasmita, Ines Katamso, Hashel El Lamki, Timoteus Anggawan Kusno, Jumaadi, Nathalie Muchamad, Dicky Takndare, and Rani Jambak. Further highlights include a captivating presentation of the Saudi art scene by Villa Hegra and a project by Kalhath Foundation celebrating the beauty of Indian craftsmanship.

Adding another dimension to the programme, Punk Orientalism Studio, founded by Dr. Sara Raza, Artistic Director and Chief Curator of the Center for Contemporary Art Tashkent, presents I Open My Mouth and Speak Art, a week-long programme of conversations, presentations, readings, and performances exploring art, language, migration, cultural memory, and resistance.

Highlights

**PRABHAVATHI MEPPAYIL**, *fifty seven sixty eight-05.40*, 2022. Courtesy the artist and Esther Schipper.

**PAO HUI KAO**, *Original Paper Pleats Bench* and *Low Stool*, Photo by Barbara De Vuyst. Courtesy the Artist and Spazio Nobile, Brussels.

**JON CUYSON**, *Sea of Echoes* (still), 2026. Courtesy the artist and Tala, Chicago.

**NOMIN BOLD**, *série Oron Close*, 2023, 150 x 160 cm. Courtesy the artists and THE Gallery, Mürsbach.

**CHOW AND LIN**, *The Poverty Line*, 2010– , Courtesy the artists and Whitestone gallery.

**PAM YAN SANTOS**, *You Are Here*, 2026. Courtesy the artist and The Drawing Room, Manila.

**ERI MAEDA**, *Daytime Nightmare*, 2026. Photo by Julien Perrier. Courtesy the artist and C14, Paris.

ASIA NOW 2026
October 20–24, 2026
Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris, France

Tickets available on the website and at the Monnaie de Paris.