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Anselm Franke to curate “global systemic crisis” themed Taipei Biennial 2012
Posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
German curator and art writer Anselm Franke will curate a biennial that draws its thematic inspiration from “the current situation of a global systemic crisis.”
Filipino artist Rodel Tapaya named Signature Art Prize 2011 grand prize winner
Posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Five artists from across the Asian region have been named as winners in the APB Foundation Signature Art Prize 2011. Filipino Rodel Tapaya took home the Grand Prize.
Palestinian artists use documentary tactics to sustain and subvert – ArtAsiaPacific
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
An article published in the Issue 74 of ArtAsiaPacific explores the adoption of documentary-based techniques by contemporary Palestinian artists.
Unravelling history in “Japanese House” – Tomoko Yoneda at ShugoArts
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Japanese-style houses built in Taiwan at the turn of the century are the subject in a new series by photographer Tomoko Yoneda, called “Japanese House”.
10 Xu Bing prints among auctionable items in Bonhams 2011 autumn sale – event alert
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Bonhams Fine Chinese Paintings and Modern Asian Art Autumn Auction features work by contemporary artist Xu Bing and living artists Zhu Ming and Liu Kuo-sun.
Art Radar Paid Internship: Application period closes 11 November 2011
Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
If you are passionate about contemporary art in Asia and beyond and have the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks under tight deadlines, read on to apply.
Young Indian artists struggle under veteran legacy – The Economic Times
Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
An article published on The Economic Times highlights the struggle faced by a young generation of Indian artists to break free of the legacy left by the country’s pioneers.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
If you are passionate about contemporary art in Asia and beyond and have the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks under tight deadlines, read on to apply.
Photographing art: 8 tips on how to do it right
Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
We particularly like the ideas that online gallery Light Space & Time offer on their website, useful as they are for artists, collectors, gallerists and exhibition-goers alike.
3 books, 3 views on museum direction – Art Newspaper review
Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Maurice Davies reviews three publications on museums for The Art Newspaper and notes three distinct views on the future use of these public institutions.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
If you are passionate about contemporary art in Asia and beyond and have the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks under tight deadlines, read on to apply.
Charmi Gada Shah recipient of FICA Emerging Artist Award 2011
Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
A jury that included Bharti Kher and Sunil Gupta has selected installation artist Charmi Gada Shah as the winner of the 2011 Emerging Artist Award, initiated by FICA.
How to preserve art ephemera – resource alert
Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Art ephemera can be valuable as research material and as collectibles in their own right. We link to a short article that offers some tips on how to preserve these essential objects.
Connect with Art Radar team and friends in Hong Kong – city meet-up
Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Meet Art Radar founder Kate Cary Evans and team at our official Hong Kong get together, a fantastic opportunity to connect with our writers, students and friends.
Want to work for Art Radar? Apply for our Paid Internship
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
If you are passionate about contemporary art in Asia and beyond and have the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks under tight deadlines, read on to apply.
Indian art schools: which to follow, which to avoid
Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
An article recently published on MumbaiMirror.com takes a look at two Indian art schools and explains why one has lost its way while the other is thriving.
Asian art market trends: 5 top posts from 2010 to 2011
Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
This post in the ‘List’ series focuses on the latest trends in the contemporary Asian art market and summarises the 5 top posts the the Art Radar archive over the last year.
Saffronart Autumn Auction 2011: top 5 lots
Posted on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Saffronart has reported that over half of all lots in their 2011 Autumn Art Auction were sold. A work by Tyeb Mehta took the top lot spot, selling for USD1,565,000.
2 Indian photographers shortlisted for Canada’s 2011 Grange Prize
Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Indian photographers Gauri Gill and Nandini Valli make up one half of the 2011 finalist selection for the Canadian-based, internationally focused The Grange Prize.
Asian Art Biennial 2011: 40 artists from New Zealand to Kazakhstan – event alert
Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Forty Asian artists are participating in the 2011 Asian Art Biennial. Curator Iris Shu-Ping Huang has asked each to reflect upon today’s “M-shaped” Asian society.
Chin Chih Yang’s roving projections challenge Art Taipei audience: video and interview
Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Art Radar interviews Chin Chih Yang on the multidisciplinary work be brought to Art Taipei 2011
Tour new Tokyo art and design district – The Japan Times
Posted on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
The Japan Times takes a quirky look at a new Tokyo art district in Nihonbashi, publishing an article in which Kit Nagamura brings you a colloquial chronicle of his tour.
3 Asian contemporary art museums make Flavorpill worldwide top ten list
Posted on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Cultural news website Flavorwire has published a top ten list of the best art museums worldwide. The list includes museum from the Asian region: Seoul, Beijing and Doha.
Delfina Foundation gets bigger: More room for Middle Eastern artists
Posted on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
The Art Newspaper has reported that The Delfina Foundation, a key supporter of artistic exchanges between the UK and West Asia and North Africa, is expanding.
Art Radar 3rd birthday loyal reader giveaway: Picasso photobook
Posted on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Up for grabs by loyal Art Radar subscribers is a beautiful hardback photobook that documents a show of works by Pablo Picasso held at Ben Brown Gallery in Hong Kong.



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