Aaina Bhargava
Hong Kong
Aaina Bhargava studied art history, specialising in contemporary art, and has extensive experience working for a range of art institutions. She has contributed to art/design publications including the SCMP, Tatler, Design Anthology, Artomity, Asian Art News.
Aaina Bhargava studied art history, specialising in contemporary art, and has extensive experience working for a range of art institutions. She has contributed to art/design publications including the SCMP, Tatler, Design Anthology, Artomity, Asian Art News.
Areas of Expertise:
Visual Arts, Design, ArchitectureLanguages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Mandarin
The Vietnam-born, Berlin-based artist explains how her transformation of the 2026 German pavilion at Venice reflects immigrant experiences.
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Taiwan’s first park-situated library-museum hybrid blends culture, learning and green urban design in a stunning LAM-style landmark.
Ahead of her first Asia solo exhibition, held at Hauser & Wirth, the artist trades global headlines for moodier, introspective canvases.
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Choi’s intricate paintings on reclaimed wood are inspired by folk legends and scenes of Hong Kong as well as the artist’s childhood memories.
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