Contemporary Artists

Experts following the recent ‘art crackdown’ in China suggest Ai draws a distinct line between his activism and art.

The artist’s $1.2 million Shanghai studio’s been torn down. What larger ‘trend’ might this gov’t move indicate?

Malaysian artist Yeoh Kean Thai’s new art reflects both his own unique life story and environmental threats today.

Three contemporary galleries located in three popular Asian cities, have proven track records in finding young talent.

Hospitable Kuala Lumpur forms the backdrop for Art Expo Malaysia – an event that lives up to expectations.

A hazardous show and house arrest. Provocative but popular Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has had a very bad month.

An unpleasant experience at his local Tesco led to this Indonesian artist finding a distinctive form for his art.

Bali may look like an art town, but most of Indonesia’s top artists actually come from another place: Jogjakarta.

When in Bali, there’s one gallery any art enthusiast must visit. And it’s the place to go if you want to know what’s going on in Indonesian art.

100 million porcelain sunflower seeds that make up artist Ai Wei Wei’s latest work have been deemed a hazard.

Bali-based artist Ida Bagus Putu Purwa’s works are compelling, to say the least—thanks to his expression of a full range of emotions via art.