Through its programs, Asian Art Contemporary initiates and develops exhibitions, artist opportunities, curatorial collaborations, and cultural partnerships that engage with the most relevant conversations shaping contemporary Asian art today.
Working alongside influential artists, curators, scholars, institutions, and cultural leaders from around the world, Asian Art Contemporary creates platforms that advance artistic exchange, encourage new perspectives, and strengthen connections across the global contemporary art ecosystem.
Artist Open Calls & Jury
Explore artist open calls developed by Asian Art Contemporary to discover compelling artistic practices and new perspectives in contemporary art. Supported by invited jurors, including established artists, curators, scholars, and cultural leaders, our open calls bring together professional insight, diverse expertise, and active engagement from across the global art community.
Guest Jurors
Shuang Wu
In Kyoung Chun
Jenny Wang
Phill Zheng Cai
Carol Paik
Peter Drake
Ami Park
Jiannan Wu
Exhibitions
Discover exhibitions curated and presented by Asian Art Contemporary, featuring artists, ideas, and practices that reflect the evolving conversations of contemporary Asian art. Through thoughtful curation and artistic exchange, our exhibitions highlight distinctive creative practices and introduce meaningful perspectives to international audiences.
Fables in Form International Juried Exhibition
Asian Art Contemporary presents the international juried exhibition Fables in Form, a showcase where contemporary Asian artists are exploring the interplay between narrative and visual form. The exhibition is considering how stories—personal, cultural, or imagined—are being shaped not only by their…
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Asian Art Contemporary Presents Group Exhibition: Time Lag
Time Lag indicates the interval between one arrival and the not yet arrival of the next. It is a common calculation among the travelers, especially those crossing borders, literal and metaphorical; the expected synchronization that never fully arrives. It is not simply…
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Asian Art in Focus: Asian Art Contemporary at HIAF 2025
From November 14–16, 2025 (Beijing), Horizon International Art Fair—presented by Art Horizon Co., Ltd. at MGM Shanghai West Bund—introduced its inaugural hotel-based edition under the theme “Art for Everyone, Everywhere.” Rooted in the belief that art should extend beyond gallery walls…
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Situated Stories International Juried Exhibition
Situated Stories: International Juried Exhibition brings together artists from across the globe whose practices explore the power of narrative through diverse media—painting, photography, digital works, installation, and more. Each artist offers a distinct perspective shaped by personal history, cultural context, or…
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Rhythms of the Unseen International Juried Exhibition
Rhythms of the Unseen explores the invisible forces that shape artistic expression—movements, emotions, and histories that pulse beneath the surface of each work. This exhibition brings together artists whose practices embrace the subtle yet dynamic interplay of form, gesture, and presence. Through…
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Asian Art Contemporary Presents City Gazes: Artistic Perspectives on Place
Cities are more than just physical spaces—they are lived experiences, cultural intersections, and reflections of identity. City Gazes: Artistic Perspectives on Place brings together Asian artists and diaspora voices to explore the ways they perceive, navigate, and interpret the urban and…
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Mirrors and Masks International Juried Exhibition
Asian Art Contemporary presents Mirrors and Masks, an international online juried exhibition. This exhibition examines the contrast between how we present ourselves and how we perceive ourselves, exploring identity as both a performance and a personal reflection. Artist Jiannan Wu was…
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Distant Views and New Narratives: Asian Artists Illuminate Art on Paper 2024
From September 5 to 8, 2024, the Art on Paper Fair at Manhattan’s Pier 36 once again became a hub of creative energy, attracting art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. Held during New York’s Armory Art Week, this annual…
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Explore exhibitions, projects, and cultural initiatives developed with galleries, museums, universities, nonprofits, and cultural organizations worldwide. Through strategic partnerships and curatorial collaboration, Asian Art Contemporary connects artists, organizations, and audiences to create impactful cultural projects and strengthen exchange across regions.
Institutional Collaborations
Asian Art Contemporary Presents Group Exhibition Time Lag
From March 4 to March 31, 2026, Time Lag, a group exhibition presented by Asian Art Contemporary and supported by the Asian Artists Center, is on view at the Sasse Museum of Art in California. Curated by Dr. Huixian Dong, the exhibition brings together works by five artists active in the contemporary art scene: Hannah Bang, Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Yezi Lou, Sigrid Qian, and Shuai Xu. Taking “Time Lag” as a concept that encompasses both physical experience and psychological perception, the exhibition examines the delays, suspensions, and dislocations people encounter as they move across geographic borders, cultural contexts, and structures of identity.
Institutional Collaborations
City Gazes: Dialogues Across New York and Busan
From June 8–14, 2025 (New York) and June 18–22, 2025 (South Korea), City Gazes: Artistic Perspectives on Place—presented by Asian Art Contemporary in collaboration with Kyungsung University in Busan, South Korea and A Space Gallery in Brooklyn, New York—launched its dual-city exhibition.
Curatorial Support
Distant Views and New Narratives: Asian Artists Illuminate Art on Paper 2024
From September 5 to 8, 2024, the Art on Paper Fair at Manhattan’s Pier 36 once again became a hub of creative energy, attracting art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. Held during New York’s Armory Art Week, this annual fair is celebrated for its focus on contemporary works that explore the boundless potential of paper as a medium. With over 100 galleries participating, the fair presents a vibrant and cutting-edge snapshot of today’s art scene.
Media Partnerships & Recognition
Discover media partnerships, editorial collaborations, and international recognition surrounding Asian Art Contemporary programs. Through cultural coverage, art fair partnerships, and global media engagement, we amplify important artistic voices and expand conversations around contemporary Asian art.
Media Partner | Participant
Crossing Cities, Cultures, and Media: HIAF 2025 Shapes the Future Horizon of Asian Art
Asian Art Contemporary is proud to join Horizon International Art Fair (HIAF 2025) as its official Media Partner. Guided by the theme “Art for Everyone, Everywhere,” HIAF reimagines how art can be encountered in daily life. As the inaugural edition of this hotel-based art fair, HIAF transforms guest rooms, corridors, lounges, and shared spaces into intimate stages where art becomes part of our living environment.
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Search across Asian Art Contemporary programs to discover open calls, exhibitions, artists, jurors, collaborations, partnerships, media features, and cultural initiatives shaping contemporary art today.
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