Isamu Noguchi
A Feeling
White Cube
Sep 12–Oct 18

The Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is one of the most important artists of the 20th century, his work standing as a fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetic traditions. Between 1930–31 he spent six months in Beijing, where he was instructed by Chinese ink master Qi Baishi. The exhibition explores the influence of Qi’s teachings on Noguchi’s subsequent ink paintings and sculptural practice.

Tidal Weavers: Islands Exchange
Centre for Heritage Arts & Textile (CHAT)
Aug 2–Oct 26

Exploring the interrelationship between people, water, land, and textiles, “Tidal Weavers” presents residency exchanges between grassroots organizations across the South China Sea. The exhibition brings together a rich collection of collaborative works by artists, weavers, researchers, and community members that highlight the diverse perspectives and deep connections within diverse cultural and environmental landscapes.

Isaac Chong Wai
carefully
Blindspot Gallery
Sep 16–Nov 1

Isaac Chong Wai’s second solo exhibition at Blindspot Gallery deepens the exploration begun in his video installation and performance, Falling Reversely (2021/24), which focuses on the body’s fragility and resistance in the face of trauma and systemic violence. This new series of work reflects upon memory, identity, and healing through a compelling assemblage of neon light works, glass sculptures, drawings, prints, and video.

Border(line)
David Zwirner
Sep 13–Oct 25

David Zwirner presents a lyrical group exhibition centering on the theme of thresholds—both literal and abstract—that divide nations, spaces, and aspects of contemporary life, exploring how our understanding of such borders offers new possibilities for connection and exchange. Featuring a diverse lineup of artists from the gallery’s program alongside contemporary Asian voices, the show investigates the duality between memories and reality, internal and external states of being, and the natural and manmade environment.

Iain Cocks is an editorial intern at ArtAsiaPacific.