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Discover the highlights of Asian Art in London 2024, where collectors, art professionals, and enthusiasts gathered for world-class exhibitions, exclusive gallery events, and the inaugural SOAS symposium on Asian art. Join a seasoned Asian art valuer as they explore this year’s most memorable moments, from the gala at the V&A to thought-provoking lectures on provenance and contemporary art trends. A must-read for anyone interested in the thriving Asian art scene!

Lunar New Year, which begins on 10 February in 2024, is the largest festival in many East and Central Asian cultures. Lunar New Year typically falls on the second new moon following the winter solstice. In China, this festival is also called Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival. Each year highlights one of twelve […]

During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Bencharong porcelain was considered Thailand’s most valuable ceramic ware and is still widely celebrated in Thai culture today. First commissioned by the royal Thai court from the late Ayutthaya period (1351-1767), Bencharong wares were produced in a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, featuring both religious and secular motifs. [...]