Discover the vibrant world of Asian art! From ancient traditions to modern masterpieces, Asia offers a breathtaking tapestry of artistic expression. Explore popular art exhibitions showcasing the region’s diverse cultures and talented artists. Immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity of Asian art, from stunning paintings and sculptures to thought-provoking installations.

Gema Quiles: Somewhere, Someone

• When: 2 Oct – 26 Oct 2024
• Where: LKIF Gallery, Seoul

Quiles’ paintings depict a fictional natural space where people interact with their environment. The characters in these paintings are gathering elements from nature, not just for themselves but also for others. This act of collecting represents a ritual of exchange, care, and offering. The flowers, fruits, branches, butterflies, and water in the paintings contribute to the ambiguous setting, which is neither fully real nor unreal. The objects that the characters collect are not just random items; they are imbued with meaning and significance. By collecting these objects, the characters are not only taking a piece of nature for themselves but also preserving a moment in time, a fleeting beauty that they wish to share with others.

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Lawrence Abu Hamdan: Zifzafa

• When: 3 Sep – 3 Nov 2024
• Where: Barakat Contemporary, Seoul

Lawrence Abu Hamdan, a renowned artist and activist, is presenting his first solo exhibition in Korea. His new project, “Zifzafa,” explores the interplay of sound and wind in the context of Israeli government’s plan to build wind turbines near villages in the Golan Heights. Abu Hamdan’s exhibition features a variety of works, including “Wind Ensemble,” “Tilting at Windmills,” “Haze,” and “Zifzafa: a video-game essay,” which examine the noise, harm, and effects of this project. Through his art, Abu Hamdan aims to expose the political-ideological strategies behind the Israeli government’s plan.

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Social Abstraction

• When: 10 Sep – 2 Nov 2024
• Where: Gagosian, Hong Kong

Gagosian is showcasing a group exhibition titled “Social Abstraction” in Hong Kong, curated by Antwaun Sargent. This exhibition marks the second installment of a two-part series, following a presentation in Beverly Hills earlier this summer.

“Social Abstraction” features new works by a diverse group of contemporary artists, including Kevin Beasley, Allana Clarke, Cy Gavin, Alteronce Gumby, Lauren Halsey, Kahlil Robert Irving, Devin B. Johnson, Rick Lowe, Eric N. Mack, Cameron Welch, and Amanda Williams. Many of these artists are exhibiting in Asia for the first time, bringing their unique perspectives and practices to the international art scene.

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Mark Bradford. Exotica

• When: 26 Sep 2024 – 1 Mar 2025
• Where: Hauser & Wirth, Hong Kong

Mark Bradford’s new exhibition, titled after a 1968 encyclopedia that catalogued exotic plants, explores themes of colonialism, migration, and identity. The exhibition features fifteen detail works that depict the woods as a dangerous and foreign place, as well as five large-scale figurative works centered on the agave plant.

The exhibition aims to challenge viewers’ preconceptions of the “exotic” and encourage them to examine their own biases and assumptions. Bradford’s collaboration with Hauser & Wirth Learning and Bridge+ involves a learning program for young people in Hong Kong, which aims to introduce them to the processes of screen printing and photo emulsion. The students will create a mural in the Bridge+ space depicting a map of Hong Kong and install their own “Merchant Posters” alongside it.

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ob: Water Line

• When: 14 Sep – 9 Nov 2024
• Where: Perrotin Hong Kong, Hong Kong

ob’s paintings depict a serene world where soft colors, misty scenes, and wide-eyed girls create a peaceful atmosphere. The artist uses oil pastels to create a hazy, dreamlike quality that evokes emotions and invites viewers to contemplate the boundary between reality and dreamscape. Water plays a central role in ob’s paintings, serving both as a subject and a medium. The artist explores water’s fluidity, uncertainty, boundaries, and transparency, reshaping reality through subjective distortions. In this world, mermaids and winged girls coexist with familiar scenes, creating a sense of uncertainty and mystery.

ob’s characters are symbolic representations of the human mind, embodying various possibilities and exploring the complexities of life. She believes that embracing subjectivity and imagination is essential for understanding the world and finding harmony with others.

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