Elaine YJ Zheng

1 week ago | ocula.com | Elaine YJ Zheng

Steered by institutionally acclaimed contemporary artists and canonical modernists like Wu Guanzhong and Sanyu, Phillips’ Modern and Contemporary auction in Hong Kong on Monday brought in $10 million (all prices USD and with fees) over day and evening sales.

1 week ago | ocula.com | Elaine YJ Zheng

The fourth edition of Art Basel Paris hopes to reflect the key position the French capital holds in the worldwide art market as it welcomes 203 galleries from 40 countries under the striking glass dome of the Grand Palais. The fair will take place from 24 to 26 October 2025 with a to-be-announced lineup including 25 first-time exhibitors, and a VIP preview on the two days prior.

1 week ago | ocula.com | Elaine YJ Zheng

The Venice Biennale’s 2026 edition will move forward with the plans of its late curator Koyo Kouoh, who passed earlier this month. It was revealed this week that the plans the Cameroonian-Swiss curator had already set in motion would come to fruition, including artist selection, desired commissions, programming, and a central theme.

1 week ago | ocula.com | Elaine YJ Zheng

The Biennale of Sydney is returning next spring with a line-up of artists that represents the diversity of Australia’s biggest city and its Indigenous people. The Sydney Biennale aims to put  ‘marginalised narratives’ at the front of centre next March, encouraging visitors to rethink ‘how memory shapes identity and belonging’.

2 weeks ago | ocula.com | Elaine YJ Zheng

Formidable performance artist Marina Abramović will unveil her ‘most ambitious work’ to date at Manchester's Aviva Studios this autumn. Titled Balkan Erotic Epic, the large-scale production will feature over 70 performers—including dancers, singers, and musicians—sacred erotic rituals from Balkan folklore between 9 and 19 October 2025. Drawing from traditions across countries like Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria, the immersive performance includes 13 scenes recreating ancient practices.