ArtAsiaPacific Almanac 2026 Edition Chronicles Regional Art Scenes Amid Global Challenges
The 2026 edition of the ArtAsiaPacific Almanac, which debuted in 2005, now emphasizes city reports that explore the adaptations of art communities across Asia and the Pacific in the aftermath of Covid-19. This edition includes fourteen reports showcasing resilience and innovation. Notable contributors include Tony Albert, the artistic director for the fifth National Indigenous Art Triennial, and Abdulnasser Gharem, who discusses his project, Arts Tower (2025). Emerging talents like Jeremy Ip are recognized for their impact. Museum directors, such as Yukie Kamiya, share fresh perspectives on Heisei-era art. Additionally, the Almanac highlights Artists of the Year, including Saodat Ismailova and Gala Porras-Kim, while reviewing significant festivals and exhibitions with input from various art professionals and organizational support.
Key facts
- The ArtAsiaPacific Almanac launched in 2005 and shifted focus to city reports post-Covid-19.
- The 2026 edition features 14 city reports examining art scenes across Asia and the Pacific.
- Interviews include Tony Albert on the fifth National Indigenous Art Triennial in Canberra.
- Abdulnasser Gharem discusses his Arts Tower (2025) as a symbol of Saudi Arabia's cultural transformation.
- Artists of the Year include Saodat Ismailova, Ho Tzu Nyen, Ayoung Kim, Gala Porras-Kim, and Shilpa Gupta.
- Han Mengyun is named One to Watch in 2026 after a residency in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
- The Almanac surveys festivals like the Sharjah Biennial and Aichi Triennale, and exhibitions in cities worldwide.
- Support comes from Burger Collection, 100 Tonson Art Foundation, Gallery Hyundai, and other organizations.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Albert
- Abdulnasser Gharem
- Jeremy Ip
- Yukie Kamiya
- X Zhu-Nowell
- Jamilya Nurkalieva
- Valentina Buzzi
- Matt A. Hanson
- Zian Chen
- Bea Belen-Ferrer
- Kittima Chareeprasit
- Yvonne Wang
- Jennifer S. Li
- Saodat Ismailova
- Ho Tzu Nyen
- Ayoung Kim
- Gala Porras-Kim
- Shilpa Gupta
- Han Mengyun
- Heman Chong
- Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook
- Lee Bul
- Harry C. H. Choi
- Kong Chun Hei
- Heesun Seo
- June Lin
- Michele Chan
- Louis Lu
- Annette Meier
- Arphy Li
- Don J. Cohn
Institutions
- ArtAsiaPacific Almanac
- National Indigenous Art Triennial
- Arts Tower
- WURE AREA
- National Art Center, Tokyo
- Rockbund Art Museum
- Tselinny Center for Contemporary Culture
- Singapore Art Museum
- Jameel Arts Centre
- Leeum Museum of Art
- Burger Collection
- 100 Tonson Art Foundation
- Bangkok Art Biennale
- Gallery Hyundai
- Kukje Gallery
- The Private Museum
- Soluna Fine Art
- STPI
- Art Jakarta
- Sharjah Biennial
- Aichi Triennale
Locations
- Turkey
- Tonga
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia
- Hong Kong
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Shanghai
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Istanbul
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Manila
- Philippines
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Colombia
- India
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Kochi
- AlUla
- Melbourne
- Australia
- London
- United Kingdom
- San Francisco
- UAE