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Donna Sagudang (left) working on one of her popular designs for a friend. Photo: Donna Sagudang / Asia Times

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Philippines

Filipino maid draws a crowd with her tattoo skills

by Asia Times staff December 25, 2017February 18, 2020

Qi Baishi (inset) became the highest valued Chinese painter after his "Twelve Landscape Screens" was sold at a record-high price. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Beijing, China, Chongqing, World

China’s Qi Baishi now among world’s ‘most profitable’ painters

by Ben Kwok December 19, 2017February 18, 2020

A painting from the series 'Sundays HK' by Carolina Kollmann. Photo: Carolina Kollmann

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Philippines, Singapore

Argentine painter captures inspiring scenes in Hong Kong

by Asia Times staff October 4, 2017February 18, 2020

Transgender artists exhibit their artworks at the Central University of Tamil Nadu. Photo: CUTN

India, South Asia

Indian transsexual artists exhibit the colours of change

by Anusha Venkat August 1, 2017February 18, 2020

Song of a Manhattan Suicide Addict. This video installation shows the artist singing an original song about her experience dealing with depression. A moving sequence of artworks forms the backdrop. Taking its title from Kusama’s acclaimed debut novel, published in 1978, this work provides an insight into her worldview and drive to create art.
Collection of the Artist. ©YAYOI KUSAMA. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/Singapore, David Zwirner, New York

AT Finance, European Union, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, World

Connecting the dots: a peek into the heart of Yayoi Kusama

by Elena Owyong July 22, 2017February 18, 2020

Truong Tan’s catalogue for his first solo exhibition in 1994 documents his tentative exploration of performance art and frequent use of ropes. Photo: Truong Tan used with permission, CC BY-NC

AT Finance, China, South Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

The pioneering queer artists who opened Vietnam to gay culture

by Cristina Nualart June 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Panorama of Yamamura panorama, courtesy of Yodoko Steel Works

China, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, World

Frank Lloyd Wright celebrated in Japan on 150th anniversary

by Karen Severns June 7, 2017February 18, 2020

ESCAPE | Hong Kong Timelapse & Hyperlapse. Photo: Francis So

China, European Union, Hong Kong, Middle East, World

Hong Kong snapper wins another European award for short film

by Asia Times staff June 6, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei walks at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on the eve of the opening of his new exhibition "Maybe, Maybe Not" at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on June 1, 2017. Photo: Thomas Codex/AFP

France, Israel, Mexico, Middle East, World

For Ai Weiwei, Trump is a brand for global trend toward hate

by Mike Smith June 4, 2017February 18, 2020

New mural part of the Debris Exhibition in Macau. Photo: José Pando Lucas

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, South Asia

Everyday heroes

by Fatima Valente June 3, 2017February 18, 2020

Firenze Lai's various works, 2010-2013, using mixed materials.
Photo: Francesco Galli via La Biennale di Venezia

AT Finance, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, World

Five of the best from Asia at Venice Biennale

by Cristina Sanchez-Kozyreva May 28, 2017February 18, 2020

Layout artist McLaren Stewart, Walt Disney, and Eyvind Earle at The Walt Disney Studios during production for Sleeping Beauty, c. 1959. Photo: Eyvind Earle Publishing

Uncategorized

This artist made Disney’s Sleeping Beauty enchanting – and nearly impossible to animate

by Admin May 21, 2017

Admiring a US$110 million purchase. Photo via Yusaku Maezawa on Twitter: “I am a lucky man.”

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US$110 million Basquiat unseats Warhol as America’s most expensive artist

by Admin May 21, 2017

China, Hong Kong

Sneak a peek at Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong

by Johan Nylander May 19, 2017February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, Mexico, Shanghai, World

Tech titan’s favorite Chinese artwork up for auction

by Zara Hoffman May 16, 2017May 16, 2017

Li Hongbo's Desire Metal, 35 x 10 x 1cm. Photo courtesy of The Sovereign Art Foundation.

AT Finance, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia

Art’s desire: Sovereign prize proves cutting edge

by Cristina Sanchez-Kozyreva May 15, 2017February 18, 2020

The South Korean Pavillion on May 10, 2017, the first preview day of the Venice Biennale in Italy. Photo: Casey Kelbaugh for Artsy

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The Venice Biennale’s 11 best pavilions

by Admin May 15, 2017

Paul Nicklen, Ice Waterfall. Photo: Courtesy of Paul Nicklen Gallery.

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Photographer opens gallery to inspire next gen of eco-warriors

by Admin May 7, 2017May 5, 2017

AT Finance, Middle East, Vietnam, World

Who owns history?

by Lawrence Weschler April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

A hand-painted folk portrait of Arnold Schwarzenegger advertising a Ho Chi Minh City bodybuilding gym, photographed in 2011. Photo: Cristina Nualart

AT Finance, China, Vietnam, World

Vietnam’s disappearing vintage signs are pop culture remnants

by Cristina Nualart April 22, 2017February 18, 2020

Detail from Forty Pages No 4 (digital print) by Nasim Nasr. Photo courtesy of Nasim Nasr/Sovereign Art Foundation

China, Hong Kong

Sovereign Asian Art Prize shortlist announced

by Asia Times staff April 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Anila Quayyum Agha's  All the Flowers Are For Me was on show at the India Art Fair. Photo: Aicon Gallery

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Middle East, Nepal, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, World

Pause for thought

by Victoria Burrows April 1, 2017February 18, 2020

Bruce Sextet, One Red, Fab 5 Freddy, 2012

China, Hong Kong, Shanghai, World

Exploring kung fu culture

by Richard James Havis April 1, 2017February 18, 2020

A drawing can come to life on Instagram. Photo: via Instagram video

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Artists are sharing live drawing videos on Instagram

by Admin March 31, 2017

Remake of a famous artwork by anonymous England-based graffiti artist Banksy. Dundas Street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Photo: Johan Nylander

Beijing, China, Hong Kong

Political street art resurfacing in Hong Kong

by Johan Nylander March 24, 2017February 18, 2020

Glen Hayward, Everyday People PROJECTS 17 ACHK V4. Photo: Art Central

AT Finance, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, World

Art Central brings younger edge to Hong Kong harborfront

by Samantha Kuok Leese March 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Historic pictures from Myanmar on display at the Yangon Photo Festival in Mahabandoola Park until March 19. Photo: Ron Gluckman

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Myanmar, World

Myanmar freedoms on show in photographs

by Ron Gluckman March 17, 2017February 18, 2020

A visitor walks next to an exhibit titled "All The Flowers Are For Me" by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha at the India Art Fair in New Delhi, India February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

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Could blockchain put money back in artists’ hands?

by Admin March 17, 2017

China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong art gallery is big enough to Swing a Cat

by Asia Times staff March 17, 2017February 18, 2020

Lai Fong, Chinese Actress with Actor. c. 1870. Photo: Courtesy of the Stephan Loewentheil Historical Photography of China Collection

Beijing, China, World

Rare photos of Beijing reveal a world on brink of change

by Asia Times staff March 13, 2017February 18, 2020

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Filipino maid draws a crowd with her tattoo skills

China’s Qi Baishi now among world’s ‘most profitable’ painters

Argentine painter captures inspiring scenes in Hong Kong

Indian transsexual artists exhibit the colours of change

Connecting the dots: a peek into the heart of Yayoi Kusama

The pioneering queer artists who opened Vietnam to gay culture

Frank Lloyd Wright celebrated in Japan on 150th anniversary

Hong Kong snapper wins another European award for short film

For Ai Weiwei, Trump is a brand for global trend toward hate

Everyday heroes

Five of the best from Asia at Venice Biennale

This artist made Disney’s Sleeping Beauty enchanting – and nearly impossible to animate

US$110 million Basquiat unseats Warhol as America’s most expensive artist

Sneak a peek at Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong

Tech titan’s favorite Chinese artwork up for auction

Art’s desire: Sovereign prize proves cutting edge

The Venice Biennale’s 11 best pavilions

Photographer opens gallery to inspire next gen of eco-warriors

Who owns history?

Vietnam’s disappearing vintage signs are pop culture remnants

Sovereign Asian Art Prize shortlist announced

Pause for thought

Exploring kung fu culture

Artists are sharing live drawing videos on Instagram

Political street art resurfacing in Hong Kong

Art Central brings younger edge to Hong Kong harborfront

Myanmar freedoms on show in photographs

Could blockchain put money back in artists’ hands?

Hong Kong art gallery is big enough to Swing a Cat

Rare photos of Beijing reveal a world on brink of change

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