Frieze published a critic's guide titled 'Emergent Figures' Carves Space for Thai Artists in a Global Canon, which highlights a group exhibition featuring Thai artists at a venue in Brussels during Art Brussels. The show aims to present Thai contemporary art within a broader international context, moving beyond regional stereotypes. The article is part of a larger guide that also includes recommendations for other must-see shows during the fair, such as Richard Tuttle at Galerie Greta Meert and Lutz Bacher at WIELS.
This matters because it reflects a growing effort to diversify the global art canon by centering artists from Southeast Asia, a region often underrepresented in major European art fairs. By carving out space for Thai artists alongside established international names, the exhibition challenges hierarchical art-world narratives and offers audiences a more inclusive view of contemporary practice. The coverage in Frieze, a leading art publication, amplifies this visibility and signals a shift toward broader geographic representation in the art market and criticism.