Thailand and Singapore lead comeback for Asia's art fests

Post-pandemic biennales challenge Hong Kong's regional dominance

Installation view of AWKNDAFFR's Get to the Point 2022, as part of Singapore Biennale 2022 named Natasha. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.jpg

A view of "Get to the Point," part of an installation by art collective AWKNDAFFR at Singapore Biennale 2022, also known as Natasha. (Singapore Biennale 2022)

JOHN MCDONALD, Contributing writer

BANGKOK -- Ever since China decided it was time to rein in Hong Kong, there has been speculation about whether new curbs on freedoms would change the lopsided balance of power in Southeast Asia's contemporary art hubs. Previously, critical focus was primarily on Hong Kong, no matter how many exhibitions and art fairs were held elsewhere.

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