The Modern in Southeast Asian Art: A Reader

Who spoke of the modern in Southeast Asia? When and where was the modern written? How was it written? How was it received? This collection brings together nearly 300 texts that were originally published between the late 19th to late 20th centuries, selected by a group of scholars as responses to questions such as these. The texts were produced chiefly in various locations in the region, by artists, critics, historians and curators in 11 languages, many of which had never before been translated into the English language. Years in the making, this publication is the first to present such breadth and depth of art writing in the region of Southeast Asia, and will be a valuable resource to students, teachers, scholars and those interested in Southeast Asian studies and art history.

Editors: T.K. Sabapathy and Patrick Flores
Associate editors: Phoebe Scott and Julie Ewington
Contributing editors: Antariksa, Gridthiya Gaweewong, Horikawa Lisa, Yin Ker, Manuporn Leungaram, Roger Nelson, Roberto Paulino, Seng Yu Jin, Aminudin T.H. Siregar and Simon Soon
Binding: softcover
Extent: Two volumes in each set, totalling 1326 pages
Dimension: 24.4cm x 18.2cm
Weight: 3Kg
Language: English
Keywords: Modernity, art history, art writing, translation, Southeast Asian art
Publisher: National Gallery Singapore and NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore
Publication Date: May 2023