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Thai Art in Bangkok
April 28, 2011

Thai Art in Bangkok

In Bangkok, one of Thailand’s top art universities is one of the best places to find home-grown talent.

Ai Weiwei, Art 'Godfather'
April 13, 2011

Ai Weiwei, Art 'Godfather'

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

January 17, 2011

Bringing Down Ai Weiwei?

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

'CODE RED' Art: Yeoh Kean Thai
December 30, 2010

'CODE RED' Art: Yeoh Kean Thai

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

December 02, 2010

3 Must-See Asian Galleries

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

November 18, 2010

Art Visit to Kuala Lumpur

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

No Party for Ai Weiwei
November 17, 2010

No Party for Ai Weiwei

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

Agus Purnomo, A ‘Numbers Guy’
November 04, 2010

Agus Purnomo, A ‘Numbers Guy’

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

October 28, 2010

Jogja: Heart of Indonesia’s Art

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

Not to be Missed, in Bali
October 21, 2010

Not to be Missed, in Bali

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.

From Seeds to Dust
October 18, 2010

From Seeds to Dust

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

Energy and Emotion in Bali
October 14, 2010

Energy and Emotion in Bali

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.

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