ArtReview Asia Summer 2026 Issue Explores Entanglements of Colonialism and Resistance
The Summer 2026 edition of ArtReview Asia has been released, delving into issues of entanglement, colonialism, race, language, and cultural heritage. The cover showcases Singaporean artist Priyageetha Dia, captured by Bowen Aricò in Melbourne, June 2026. Dia’s creations, examined by Adeline Chia, incorporate digital animation, sound design, and installations to challenge oppressive systems, influenced by the Black radical tradition and exploring the Tamil diaspora in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Shaunak Mahbubani discusses the Iran War's impact through 'ocean memory,' featuring artists Hira Nabi, Ranjit Kandalgaonkar, and Charwei Tsai. Additionally, Shahrnush Parsipur and Shirin Neshat reflect on 'Women Without Men' (1989/2009), alongside various articles on art scenes and exhibitions across Asia.
Key facts
- ArtReview Asia Summer 2026 issue is published.
- Cover features Priyageetha Dia photographed by Bowen Aricò in Melbourne, June 2026.
- Issue theme: entanglements of colonialism, race, language, cultural tradition, and armed conflict.
- Priyageetha Dia's work uses digital animation, sound design, and installation.
- Dia's work draws on Black radical tradition and examines Tamil diaspora in Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean world.
- Shaunak Mahbubani writes about 'ocean memory' and the Iran War.
- Artists mentioned in Mahbubani's piece: Hira Nabi, Ranjit Kandalgaonkar, Charwei Tsai.
- Shahrnush Parsipur and Shirin Neshat discuss 'Women Without Men' (novel 1989, film 2009).
- New English translation of 'Women Without Men' by Faridoun Farrokh.
- Yiyi You argues Beijing's art scene remains compelling despite restrictions.
- Pallavi Surana considers the Indian Pavilion at Venice Biennale.
- Max Crosbie-Jones writes about art, marine conservation, and tourism in Kep, Cambodia.
- Fi Churchman covers Uzbek filmmaker Saodat Ismailova.
- Stephanie Bailey interviews Palestinian filmmaker Shuruq Harb.
- Exhibition reviews include 'Spectrosynthesis Seoul', Kawita Vatanajyankur, Oototol, Cian Dayrit.
- Book reviews: Bassem Khandaqji, Sohrab Hura, Ali Kazim and Hammad Nasar.
Entities
Artists
- Priyageetha Dia
- Bowen Aricò
- Adeline Chia
- Shaunak Mahbubani
- Hira Nabi
- Ranjit Kandalgaonkar
- Charwei Tsai
- Shahrnush Parsipur
- Shirin Neshat
- Faridoun Farrokh
- Yiyi You
- Pallavi Surana
- Max Crosbie-Jones
- Fi Churchman
- Saodat Ismailova
- Stephanie Bailey
- Shuruq Harb
- Kawita Vatanajyankur
- Oototol
- Cian Dayrit
- Bassem Khandaqji
- Sohrab Hura
- Ali Kazim
- Hammad Nasar
Institutions
- ArtReview Asia
- Indian Pavilion
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Singapore
- Southeast Asia
- Indian Ocean
- Pakistan
- Alang
- India
- Lanyu
- Taiwan
- Iran
- Tehran
- Beijing
- China
- Kep
- Cambodia
- Uzbekistan
- Central Asia
- Palestine
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Jakarta
- Indonesia
- Hong Kong