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The purpose of this paper is to assess the recent emergence of contemporary art in Asia from a macro, sociocultural perspective.

This commentary is based on secondary research and recent visits to contemporary art centres in major cities across Asia.

The author argues that contemporary art in Asia emerges by extension of the Western contemporary art world and suggests that more must be done if Asia is to create a contemporary art world that is both internationally recognised and distinct from its Western precedent.

This commentary debunks the hyperbole surrounding contemporary art in Asia as a regional phenomenon and provides a critical examination of the global (power) dynamics at play.