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The 2nd prize winning essay by Joobin Bekhrad, from the 1st edition of the International Awards for Art Criticism (IAAC). >> Read more

Founded by Lin Han, a new art museum officially established itself in the 798 Art District following a sensational opening ceremony. >> Read more

"Education should teach you to think logically. But in Thailand it's the opposite right now"; Makha Sanewong na Ayuthaya's first solo exhibition with hip hybrid space WTF is impressively coherent in its understated physicality and its conceptual concern with the absurdity of contemporary politics... >> Read more

A quick glance at the body language of gallerists in their booths on the closing day of Art14 made clear that last year’s levels of satisfaction had not been matched in the second edition of the global London fair.In hindsight, this closing mixture of sellers’ ennui and spectators’ energy may be what sums up this second edition of Art14, its context and challenges. >> Read more

When you next stop in your tracks before the effect of a flash bulb coming off a world-famous painting (reproduction),It’s in these moments that is seems entirely possible that Xu Zhen has had these “aha moments” set in his sights all along.
 
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White Cube is pleased to present two exhibitions by American artist and social activist Theaster Gates which will run concurrently at the White Cube Hong Kong and White Cube São Paulo galleries. >> Read more

An odious, violent red. An imperial throne whose emptiness implies liberation. What ruler would be crass enough to sit amongst such gore?
 
 
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With money and space, the Long Museum has potential, but do they have the curatorial chops to turn a building into a museum? Despite a less-than-mind-blowing first show, it's nonetheless a good place to see a very extensive collection of Chinese art. >> Read more

As consumers of cinema, as addicts, we mainline film’s nostalgia, the way it seduces our caved Platonic souls to believe in brusque impressions. We feel the awkwardness of cinematic ghosts, even empathize with them, blinding ourselves like Oedipus.... >> Read more