The Victoria and Albert Museum is presenting a new contemporary exhibition on art from the Asia, Australia and the Pacific regions.
Over 40 artists from 25 countries will be celebrated in this unique show that partners with Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane.
Many of the works have never been displayed out of their area and more than 70 pieces will be displayed including sculpture, photography, painting, ceramics, weaving and body adornment.
With 60 percent of the global population, Australia, Asia and the Pacific, Rising Voices is arranged across three thematic sections: Re-Visioning History demonstrates the response by artists to political decisions. Enduring Knowledge touches on artistic heritage of making with local materials, including traditions and ceremonial customs. Evolving Faith explores spirituality and systems of faith produced in contemporary practices.
Daniel Slater, Director of Exhibitions at the V&A, said: “Rising Voices brings together an extraordinary group of artists whose works reveal stories that are at once deeply rooted in place and urgently resonant on a global stage. These works have never been seen in the UK before, yet they speak to histories and perspectives that are essential to a fuller understanding of our shared contemporary world. From the enduring strength of ancestral knowledge and faith to powerful reflections on colonial legacies and conflict, the exhibition unfolds narratives that deserve far greater visibility here. It is a privilege to present such varied and compelling practices at the V&A, and to offer UK audiences the opportunity to encounter the depth, vitality, and creative force of the Asia Pacific region.”
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific is a Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art exhibition presented in partnership with the Victoria & Albert Museum, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific runs from 16 May 2026 – 10 January 2027. Tickets for the exhibition are on sale at vam.ac.uk.
