ArtReview Asia Summer 2020 Issue Explores Art Amid Pandemic and Censorship
The Summer 2020 edition of ArtReview Asia delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on artistic endeavors, conceptualizing the response as 'the hammer and the dance' involving both lockdowns and subsequent reopenings. Highlighted is Korean artist Kimsooja at Wanås Konst, who addresses themes of migration and dislocation. Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen captures the efforts of marginalized communities in safeguarding their cultural narratives. Marv Recinto discusses the Philippine lockdowns and censorship echoing the Marcos era, noting the resistance from artist groups like Green Papaya. Additionally, Fi Churchman critiques Ricky Lau's 1985 film 'Mr. Vampire,' which saw a 2020 re-release. Artists including Lee Mingwei, Korakrit Arunanondchai, and Zakir Hossain Khokan share their pandemic reflections, while exhibitions such as Latiff Mohidin at National Gallery Singapore and others in Beijing, Bangkok, and Seoul are reviewed.
Key facts
- ArtReview Asia Summer 2020 issue published in 2020
- Focuses on art during COVID-19 pandemic described as 'the hammer and the dance'
- Features Kimsooja's survey at Wanås Konst, Sweden
- Includes Tuan Andrew Nguyen's films on marginalized groups
- Reports on censorship in the Philippines under pandemic lockdowns
- Analyzes Ricky Lau's 1985 film 'Mr. Vampire' rereleased in 2020
- Covers artists' pandemic experiences globally
- Reviews exhibitions in Singapore, China, Thailand, and South Korea
Entities
Artists
- Kimsooja
- Tuan Andrew Nguyen
- Marv Recinto
- Ricky Lau
- Lee Mingwei
- Korakrit Arunanondchai
- Zakir Hossain Khokan
- Latiff Mohidin
- Tulapop Saenjaroen
- Jun Sojung
Institutions
- ArtReview Asia
- Wanås Konst
- Green Papaya
- National Gallery Singapore
- UCCA
- 100 Tonson Gallery
- Atelier Hermès
Locations
- Sweden
- Philippines
- Hong Kong
- Berlin
- Germany
- Europe
- New York
- USA
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Beijing
- China
- Seoul
- South Korea