The Art World

The history of Taiwanese art mirrors the island’s fight for identity—caught between colonial legacies and cultural rebirth, artists turned to their work as resistance, reflection, and reclamation.

In recent decades, Indonesian art has grown into one of the most dynamic visual cultures in Southeast Asia—but its roots run deep. This piece traces the shifting artistic and political currents that have shaped Indonesian modernism, and how the two main schools of art based in Bandung and Yogyakarta continues to reshape what Indonesian art means.

Art restoration is a delicate balance between preservation and intervention. As materials age and deteriorate, conservators employ a meticulous blend of scientific analysis and traditional techniques to stabilise and revive artworks—ensuring their integrity while respecting their history. From Renaissance paintings to modern works, explore how restorers conserve artistic legacies for future generations.