In protest of the continued war in Gaza, the Israel Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale will only open “when a ceasefire and hostage release agreement is reached,” according to a sign taped to its door on April 16. artasiapacific.com/news/israel-sh…

When both nationalism and neoliberalism determine social value, how can one’s aspirations of recognition and transformation be understood? This question forms the center Diane Severin Nguyen’s new feature-length film, “In Her Time (Iris’s Version).” artasiapacific.com/ideas/diane-se…

On April 20, the 60th Venice Biennale named Aboriginal artist Archie Moore and the Māori Mataaho Collective as the winners of its most prestigious juried prizes, the Golden Lions. artasiapacific.com/news/indigenou…

Deputy editor HG Masters reviewed M+’s exhibition “Ay-O: Hong Hong Hong,” which brought together several strands of influences that led him to become the internationally celebrated “rainbow artist.” artasiapacific.com/shows/progress…

Deputy editor HG Masters reviews the “Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere” exhibition of the 60th Venice Biennale, curated by Adriano Pedrosa. artasiapacific.com/shows/adriano-…

Adriano Pedrosa’s Bold Provocations in “Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere” at #VeniceBiennale. By H.G. Masters via ArtAsiaPacific artasiapacific.com/shows/adriano-…

The 8th Yokohoma Triennale 横浜トリエンナーレ Yokohama Triennale proposed not only a historical vision but an awareness that the tensions and turmoil of the last century continue into the present. Click the link to read deputy editor H.G. Masters full review: artasiapacific.com/shows/foraging…

Review by H.G. Masters-Foraging for Solidarity at the 8th Yokohama Triennale. Via ArtAsiaPacific artasiapacific.com/shows/foraging…

For the third year of Frieze Seoul and KIAF Seoul’s five-year partnership, the two concurrent fairs presented more than 300 galleries to visitors amid the 2024 Korea Art Festival. artasiapacific.com/market/complem…

Not rivals but not quite friendly collaborators either, the American-owned Frieze art fair and the Korean International Art Fair (KIAF) have learned to cohabitate during the first week of September. By ⁦H.G. Masters⁩ via ⁦ArtAsiaPacific⁩ artasiapacific.com/market/complem…

The question of who permits versus who is permitted animated “Permessus,” a solo exhibition by Betül Aksu at the Istanbul-based independent space AVTO, taking inspiration from the eponymous, ancient, and imaginary city. artasiapacific.com/shows/the-imag…

Deputy editor HG Masters responds to news that India’s financial capital, Mumbai, is set to host two art fairs in the same week of November 2025, prompting concerns about rapid growth. artasiapacific.com/market/art-fai…

ArtAsiaPacific: Beirut’s Art Spaces Contend with Impacts of War by ⁦H.G. Masters⁩ artasiapacific.com/news/beirut-s-…

The İstanbul Bienali announced the curator of a multipart edition spanning 2025-27. Read the full story here. artasiapacific.com/news/istanbul-…

Kim Lim's long overdue survey in Singapore "The Space Between. A Retrospective" National Gallery SG highlights how the artist effortlessly merges the universal and the personal to elevate simplicity into profound expression. Read the full review here: artasiapacific.com/shows/kim-lim-…

West Kowloon arts hub plans to raise funds with residential development 🔗 buff.ly/4fNSdzh

The ten-day-long Singapore Art Week (January 17–26) spans more than 130 events—from public festivals to art fairs and gallery shows. Read AAP editors’ picks for what to see across the city: artasiapacific.com/shows/shows-to…

The 2024 Asian Art Biennial "How to Hold Your Breath" explored minor histories and speculated on the role of rituals, both mystical and communal, that can anchor ourselves in dark times. Read the full review by HG Masters here: artasiapacific.com/shows/how-to-h…

Was great to visit the 21st Century Museum in Kanazawa, especially for this exhibition before it closes for major repairs to lighting/ceiling after Jan’24 earthquake.

great news! ;)