Lisa Movius
'It helps Hong Kong if other Asian cities do well': Chinese gallerist Kevin Poon discusses his new Singapore gallery
The influencer and dealer has opened an outpost of his WOAW gallery in the Southeast Asian city, which is enjoying a new art market spotlight
As 2023 dawns, the blank A4 sheet—brandished by protestors in China—is a potent political and artistic symbol
The white-paper revolution echoes art history, recalling Robert Ryman and the Philippines-based artist Kiri Dalena
China’s art fairs get unexpected end-of-year boost as Covid-19 restrictions ease
Shanghai Art021, which was dramatically shut in November because of a single Covid case, is staging a two-location pop-up this month
Myanmar's military junta releases outspoken artist Htein Lin who had been sentenced to a year's hard labour
The artist was set free in an amnesty of political prisoners, which included his British wife
Hong Kong's autumn auctions for modern and contemporary art saw a 38% drop from last year—but why?
Closed borders have impacted the selection of offerings this season, specialists say
Despite Shanghai fairs Art021 and West Bund shutting early due to Covid concerns, dealers report decent sales
Collectors were fewer and more local, but the moderate success of some galleries attests to the city’s enduring commercial cache
‘Walls close in’ on China's art world as President Xi Jinping lays out cultural agenda
An "ideological tightening" is spreading through the country as its leader begins a norms-defying third five-year term
Covid fears shut Shanghai's West Bund Art & Design fair early
Decision came one day after authorities dramatically closed Art021 fair over a single positive case
Shanghai's Art021 fair closes after just one day, apparently due to a single positive Covid-19 case
Event's founders says the decision was made to "effectively protect the health and public health safety of the exhibitors"
Shanghai looks to West Bund and Art021 fairs for economic boost as fresh lockdowns leave buyers cautious
Week-long hotel quarantines are still required of all international and Hong Kong arrivals to the mainland, deterring all but the most determined dealers
Phillips partners with Beijing auction house Yongle for series of joint sales
Joint venture announced amid declining sales figures at Chinese auction house
K-Pop star RM funds restoration of traditional Korean bridal gown in collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art—and reveals further gifts
The BTS musician and avid collector has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the preservation and promotion of Korean cultural heritage
The young MZ collectors driving Korea's art market boom are only just getting started, finds new government study
The report's author breaks down her findings, from gender splits to price points and why buying art is becoming more desirable among under 40s
Seoul's art market ascent reaches new high with first Frieze fair
The South Korean capital cements its position as a key art centre as Frieze opens its inaugural edition alongside local player Kiaf, together hosting more than 300 galleries
South Korean retail giant Shinsegae poised to take control of Seoul Auction
According to Korean media, the group is close to finalising a contract to spend around $173m to acquire a majority share in the country’s largest auction house
Outspoken Myanmar artist Htein Lin arrested by military government and sent to infamous prison
Artist and his British wife Vicky Bowman are the latest detainees of the brutal junta that has killed thousands of citizens
One of China’s oldest private art museums to close as Covid lockdowns lead to economic slump
The Guangdong Times Museum in Guangzhou will shut its exhibition space on 9 October
Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip to Taiwan puts museum in the spotlight
US Speaker of the House visits National Human Rights Museum amidst tense relations between Taiwan and China
Gallery Weekend Beijing provides welcome relief after very quiet six months for Chinese dealers
Rolling lockdowns and transport difficulties have stymied the art scene
China’s zero Covid restrictions have had significant impact on country’s commercial art scene
New report reveals that 77% of galleries had lower sales this year compared to last, while several art fairs were cancelled
New venues open in Hong Kong and Taiwan amid tense relations with China
The directors of the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Taipei Performing Arts Center both state that they are free of censorship
Not so fast: no 'reopening' in sight for Shanghai’s art venues as city lifts latest Covid-19 lockdown
Limbo continues for galleries and museums closed since early March
Animal abuse and endless Covid tests: Chinese artist documents the ‘absurdities and violence’ of Shanghai’s lockdown
Gao Jie has created a series of expressive drawings showing the chaos of daily life under draconian restrictions
Art Basel remains optimistic about Hong Kong fair
In the wake of the latest Covid-19 outbreak, the postponed fair has enhanced last year’s hybrid model
Gallery Weekend Beijing postponed as Covid restrictions tighten in Chinese capital
It is hoped visitors will be able to travel to Beijing at the end of June, though a new date for the event has not yet been announced
Angry and disillusioned: Shanghai art workers speak out about life under strict lockdown
The Chinese government's hardline approach has drawn comparisons with the Maoist era
Acquisitions round-up: Zao Wou-ki's stepdaughter gifts a dozen works by the Modern master to M+
Our pick of the latest gifts and purchases to enter institutional collections worldwide
China's Russia problem: will more international exhibitions be cancelled due to the countries' close ties?
Suspension of loans from state-run Musée Matisse le Cateau-Cambrésis for Beijing exhibition shocks Chinese art world
Pro-arts but pro-sexism? New South Korean president ushers in a contentious era after 'incel election'
Against a backdrop of misogynistic rhetoric, President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol promises to create half a million jobs in the Korean cultural industry
Budi Tek, art collector, museum founder and tireless champion of Chinese art, has died aged 65
Tributes pour in for the Indonesian-Chinese businessman who founded the Yuz Museum Shanghai in 2014