New Women's Art Museum Opens in China, Indigenous Sculpture Unveiled in Brisbane, Leadership Changes in Global Arts

In southwestern China, near Lugu Lake, the Museum of Women's Art (MOWA) has opened, marking the nation's first establishment focused on female artists. The museum's first exhibition, 'La Barca Leggera (The Light Boat),' showcases a boat installation by Chinese Swiss artist Luo Mingjun, created in collaboration with the Indigenous Mosuo community, alongside writings from Swiss poet Alberto Nessi. Director Luo Yi highlighted the importance of community involvement. MOWA also aims to create China's inaugural Women's Art Archive and Research Center. Meanwhile, on September 22, QAGOMA in Brisbane revealed a 119-meter-long sculptural garden hose named The Big Hose, crafted by Indigenous Australian artists Tony Albert and Nell. Additionally, Auckland Art Gallery will present Three Scenes by Māori artist Ammon Ngakuru on September 27. Leadership changes include Billy Tang at Yan Du Projects and Bernard Chan as chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority starting October 1, while Sebastian Fahey took on the role of COO, Asia, at Art Intelligence Global on September 22.