ArtReview Asia Spring Issue Explores Tradition and Transformation Amid Pandemic
The Spring edition of ArtReview Asia, created amid the COVID-19 pandemic, raised fundamental questions regarding the magazine's role. It showcases Jes Fan's use of facemasks, Melati Suryodarmo's reinterpretation of traditional dance, and Gordon Cheung's artwork series titled 'Tears of Paradise.' Mark Rappolt critiques WangShui's video pieces, while Anna Witt's 'Unboxing the Future' explores evolving work methods at Toyota City, Japan. Nathalie Johnston offers insights into Myanmar's art landscape, and Clarissa Oon reflects on the dynamics between Singapore and Malaysia. Deepa Bhasthi examines the nuances of dining as a form of communication, and Nirmala Devi summarizes current exhibitions. The reviews encompass international shows and publications, featuring Pak Sheung Chuen's 'Nightmare Wallpaper' and Jun Yang's 'The Emperor of China's Ice.'
Key facts
- ArtReview Asia Spring issue was produced during COVID-19 pandemic
- Staff were confined to homes during production
- Issue explores how past informs present and traditions transform
- Jes Fan created commissioned project examining facemasks and self-definition
- Melati Suryodarmo adapts traditional dance forms in her performances
- Gordon Cheung's 'Tears of Paradise' series represents new world orders
- Anna Witt's 'Unboxing the Future' documents work practices at Toyota City
- Issue includes global exhibition reviews and book reviews
Entities
Artists
- Jes Fan
- Gordon Cheung
- Melati Suryodarmo
- WangShui
- Anna Witt
- Park Chan-kyong
- Martha Atienza
- Lu Lei
- Jun Yang
- Pak Sheung Chuen
- Elisa Shua Dusapin
- Matthew Schneider-Mayerson
- Brent Ryan Bellamy
- Napoleon
Institutions
- ArtReview Asia
- Myanm/art
- Sharjah Architecture Triennial
- Biennale Jogja
- MMCA
- Silverlens
- NTU CCA
- MOT
- Tai Kwun
- 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
- Shanghart
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
- Toyota
Locations
- Hong Kong
- Canada
- Indonesia
- New York
- Japan
- Myanmar
- Yangon
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Sharjah
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Manila
- Philippines
- Tokyo
- Sydney
- Australia
- Shanghai
- China
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Egypt
- France