Asia NOW 2026 Brings Contemporary Asian Art to Paris
Celebrating the artistic voices of Asia and its diaspora, the fair brings new and returning international galleries together in Paris this October.
Asia NOW 2026, taking place from October 20-24, 2026 at the Monnaie de Paris, showcases contemporary Asian art and its diasporas to the international art community. The fair's theme, Sentimental Value, emphasizes the importance of inherited values, encounters, and choices in shaping art. Asia NOW transcends traditional boundaries, fostering relationships and community among galleries, artists, and curators from across Asia and its diasporas.
New this year are galleries from Russia, Bangkok, Taipei, and New York, highlighting the fair's growing international network. The Asia NOW Public Programme includes performances, talks, and cross-cultural conversations, extending the fair beyond the exhibition space. This year's Public Programme features performances by Wayang Women, Samboleap Tol, and Alvin Collantes, alongside a project by Dr. Sara Raza and contributions from Indonesian curator Alia Swastika.
The Third Space presents installation and visual art works throughout La Monnaie de Paris, interacting with the historic landmark. Asia NOW 2026 invites visitors to reimagine Asia as a methodology, where exchanges, migrations, and relationships continuously reshape its borders.
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