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ON TOUR: Rising Voices
Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific
May 2026 - Jan 2027

'Rising Voices' at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, London, May 2025, guarded by Michael Parekōwhai's Kapa Haka (Whero) 2003, and with glimpses of headdresses by Ken Thaiday Snr / © The artists / Image courtesy and © The V&A, South Kensington

'Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific' is a landmark collaboration between the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Brisbane.

'Rising Voices' offers an unparalleled view of the Asia Pacific region’s dynamic creative landscape. Foregrounding First Nations perspectives and diverse artistic approaches, the exhibition will feature rare works by 40 pioneering creatives.

The exhibition runs at V&A South Kensington, London, from 16 May 2026 to 10 Jan 2027.


Feature image: 'Rising Voices' at V&A South Kensington, London, guarded by Michael Parekōwhai's Kapa Haka (Whero) 2003, and with glimpses of headdresses by Ken Thaiday Snr, May 2026 / © The artists / Photograph: Peter Kelleher / Image courtesy: V&A South Kensington

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Collection artworks featured in ON TOUR: Rising Voices

Artwork China China - Bust no.3 this artwork made of Porcelain, cast from figure, with handpainted cobalt underglaze, reduction fired red copper glaze and clear glaze, created in 1998-01-01

China China - Bust no.3 1998

Artwork China China - Bust no.4 this artwork made of Porcelain, cast from figure, with handpainted cobalt underglaze, reduction fired red copper glaze and clear glaze, created in 1998-01-01

China China - Bust no.4 1998

Artwork China China - Bust no.10 this artwork made of Porcelain, cast from figure, with handpainted cobalt underglaze and clear glaze, carved, created in 1998-01-01

China China - Bust no.10 1998

Artwork The Arrivals 12 this artwork made of Watercolour, ink and gold leaf on wasli paper, created in 2017-01-01

The Arrivals 12 2017

Artwork Untitled (from 'Rustam-e-pardar (Rustam with wings)' series) this artwork made of Watercolour, ink and gold leaf on wasli paper, created in 2006-01-01

Untitled (from 'Rustam-e-pardar (Rustam with wings)' series) 2006

Artwork Untitled (from 'Rustam-e-pardar (Rustam with wings)' series) this artwork made of Watercolour, ink, gold and silver leaf on wasli paper, created in 2006-01-01

Untitled (from 'Rustam-e-pardar (Rustam with wings)' series) 2006

Artwork La Famille Pomare (tifaifai) (Pa'oti style) this artwork made of Commercial cotton cloth and thread in appliqué and embroidered technique, created in 1991-01-01

La Famille Pomare (tifaifai) (Pa'oti style) 1991

Artwork Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) this artwork made of Gouache and watercolour on paper, created in 2020-01-01

Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) 2020-21

Artwork Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) this artwork made of Gouache and watercolour on paper, created in 2020-01-01

Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) 2020-21

Artwork Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) this artwork made of Gouache and watercolour on paper, created in 2020-01-01

Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) 2020-21

Artwork Labyrinth game this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint and gold leaf on canvas, created in 2012-01-01

Labyrinth game 2012

Artwork Lotus sound this artwork made of Terracotta, gilded wood, created in 1992-01-01

Lotus sound 1992

Artwork Hark this artwork made of Gouache, metallic paint and pencil on paper, created in 2018-01-01

Hark 2018

Artwork Hina this artwork made of Feathers (goose, turkey, marabou, rooster), aluminium wire, floristry tape, tarred twine, satin and organza, wood , created in 2019-01-01

Hina 2024

Artwork Majority Rule (Bridge) this artwork made of Inkjet print on paper, created in 2014-01-01

Majority Rule (Bridge) 2014

Artwork Majority Rule (Tunnel) this artwork made of Inkjet print on paper, created in 2014-01-01

Majority Rule (Tunnel) 2014

Artwork Path to wealth this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2013-01-01

Path to wealth 2013

Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online

Lei 2004

Artwork Ada meriam di muka ku (There is a cannon on my face) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint and collage on cardboard, created in 1994-01-01

Ada meriam di muka ku (There is a cannon on my face) 1994

Artwork Makan pelor (Eating bullets) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint and collage on cardboard, created in 1992-01-01

Makan pelor (Eating bullets) 1992

Artwork Mga Babae sa Panahon ng Espanyol (Women during the Spanish colonial period) (from 'Cards of life - Women's series') this artwork made of Pen and ink with gold leaf on handmade paper, created in 1993-01-01

Mga Babae sa Panahon ng Espanyol (Women during the Spanish colonial period) (from 'Cards of life - Women's series') 1993

Artwork Mga Babae sa Pagdating ng Amerikano (Women at the coming of the Americans) (from 'Cards of life - Women's series') this artwork made of Pen and ink with gold leaf on handmade paper, created in 1993-01-01

Mga Babae sa Pagdating ng Amerikano (Women at the coming of the Americans) (from 'Cards of life - Women's series') 1993

Artwork Green maireener necklace this artwork made of Green maireener shells threaded with double strength quilting thread, created in 2007-01-01

Green maireener necklace 2007

Artwork Netepa menna this artwork made of Abalone shells spaced with echidna quills, created in 2018-01-01

Netepa menna 2018

Artwork Winnya this artwork made of Warrener shells, created in 2018-01-01

Winnya 2018

Artwork A Warrior without a Weapon (series) this artwork made of Digital photographic print on paper, created in 2018-01-01

A Warrior without a Weapon (series) 2018

Artwork Reflection Model (Perfect Bliss) this artwork made of Japanese Cypress, created in 2010-01-01

Reflection Model (Perfect Bliss) 2010-12

Artwork Kiapten Kuk Ship this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2002-01-01

Kiapten Kuk Ship 2002

Artwork Independence celebration this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 1999-01-01

Independence celebration 1999

Artwork Exotic bodies this artwork made of Gouache on wasli paper, created in 2003-01-01

Exotic bodies 2003

Artwork Visible/invisible this artwork made of Gouache on wasli paper, created in 2003-01-01

Visible/invisible 2003

Artwork Siva in Motion this artwork made of Single-channel HD video: 8:14 minutes, looped, colour, silent, created in 2012-01-01

Siva in Motion 2012

Artwork Saving the girl child this artwork made of Ink on acid free paper, created in 2015-01-01

Saving the girl child 2015

Artwork Tsunami this artwork made of Ink on acid free paper, created in 2015-01-01

Tsunami 2015

Artwork Another World Inside this One this artwork made of Steel, timber and synthetic polymer paint, created in 2024-01-01

Another World Inside this One 2024

Artwork Waiting to sail this artwork made of Oil on canvas, created in 2016-01-01

Waiting to sail 2016

Artwork Cu this artwork made of Hand-coiled copper wire and raw copper, created in 2016-01-01

Cu 2016

Artwork Erkel (vessel) this artwork made of Twined spinifex (Triodia pungens), red ochre, galah feathers, nylon thread and synthetic polymer fixative, created in 2010-01-01

Erkel (vessel) 2010

Artwork Guutu (vessel) 14 this artwork made of Woven spinifex (Triodia pungens), emu feathers, nylon thread and synthetic polymer fixative, created in 2001-01-01

Guutu (vessel) 14 2001

Artwork Spikey one this artwork made of Spinifex, emu feathers, ashes, porcupine (echidna) quills and polymer fixative, created in 2023-01-01

Spikey one 2023

Artwork Kapa Haka (Whero) this artwork made of Automotive paint on fibreglass, created in 2003-01-01

Kapa Haka (Whero) 2003

Artwork Kalutara Fort this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint, ink and digital print on canvas, created in 2020-01-01

Kalutara Fort 2020-21

Artwork Afterthoughts this artwork made of Gouache and silver leaf on wasli paper, created in 2001-01-01

Afterthoughts 2001

Artwork Backdrops II this artwork made of Gouache, synthetic polymer paint and gold leaf on wasli paper, created in 2001-01-01

Backdrops II 2001

Artwork Bikpela pait istap yet long Bougainvil. Helekopt kisim PNG sikereti fos 190 long pait nadpait wantim BRA. Na EMTV man kisim camera igo wantim long helekopta na kisim piksa insait long pait. (There is still a war going on in Bougainville. The helicopter i this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on paper, created in 1995-01-01

Bikpela pait istap yet long Bougainvil. Helekopt kisim PNG sikereti fos 190 long pait nadpait wantim BRA. Na EMTV man kisim camera igo wantim long helekopta na kisim piksa insait long pait. (There is still a war going on in Bougainville. The helicopter i 1995

Artwork Hartu’e, sabu ahe ohu’o dahoru’e (shell necklace of the Ancestors, spots of the wood-boring grub and Ӧmie mountains) this artwork made of Natural pigments on hand-beaten paper mulberry nioge (barkcloth), created in 2016-01-01

Hartu’e, sabu ahe ohu’o dahoru’e (shell necklace of the Ancestors, spots of the wood-boring grub and Ӧmie mountains) 2016

Artwork Home Front - 1 this artwork made of Hand-painted metal cleaver with enamel paint and lacquer, created in 2021-01-01

Home Front - 1 2021

Artwork Home Front - 2 this artwork made of Hand-painted metal cleaver with enamel paint and lacquer, created in 2021-01-01

Home Front - 2 2021

Artwork Home Front - 3 this artwork made of Hand-painted metal cleaver with enamel paint and lacquer, created in 2021-01-01

Home Front - 3 2021

Artwork All Hell Let Loose this artwork made of Found vintage ceramic plate with enamel paint and lacquer, created in 2020-01-01

All Hell Let Loose 2020-21

Artwork Between Two Fires this artwork made of Found vintage ceramic plate with enamel paint and lacquer, created in 2021-01-01

Between Two Fires 2021

Artwork Death Before Defeat this artwork made of Found vintage ceramic plate with enamel paint and lacquer, created in 2020-01-01

Death Before Defeat 2020

Artwork The people on 18 April, 1975 this artwork made of Oil on canvas, created in 1994-01-01

The people on 18 April, 1975 1994

Artwork Vietnamese planes and Pol Pot soldiers in battle, 1979 this artwork made of Oil on canvas, created in 1994-01-01

Vietnamese planes and Pol Pot soldiers in battle, 1979 1994

Artwork Untitled (from 'Lovely hula hands' series) this artwork made of Mother of pearl and waxed thread, created in 2002-01-01

Untitled (from 'Lovely hula hands' series) 2002

Artwork Untitled (from 'Lovely hula hands' series) this artwork made of Mother of pearl, rayon flower and waxed thread, created in 2002-01-01

Untitled (from 'Lovely hula hands' series) 2002

Artwork Untitled (from 'Lovely hula hands' series) this artwork made of Mother of pearl, waxed thread and mokuba ribbon, created in 2002-01-01

Untitled (from 'Lovely hula hands' series) 2002

Artwork Beizam headdress (Black bamboo triple hammerhead shark) this artwork made of Plywood, synthetic polymer paint, black bamboo, feathers (chicken and brown falcon) hose fitting, trickle hose, cat's eyes, fishing line, created in 1999-01-01

Beizam headdress (Black bamboo triple hammerhead shark) 1999-2000

Artwork Beizam headdress (Shark with bait fish) this artwork made of Plywood, enamel paint, wire, feathers (chicken), shark's teeth (tiger shark), string, created in 1995-01-01

Beizam headdress (Shark with bait fish) 1995

Artwork Refuge this artwork made of Single-channel video: 4:19 minutes, colour, sound, created in 2015-01-01

Refuge 2015

Artwork Draw-string kato this artwork made of Woven coconut husk fibres (pulu), shells (pueki) , created in 2015-01-01

Draw-string kato c.2020

Artwork Fan this artwork made of Woven coconut husk fibres (pulu), created in 2015-01-01

Fan c.2020

Artwork Jewellery kato this artwork made of Woven coconut husk fibres (pulu), created in 2015-01-01

Jewellery kato c.2020

Artwork Tamajai Ohu'o Deb'e (Ancestral tattoo design of the necklace with pandanus fibre string) this artwork made of Natural pigments on barkcloth, created in 2014-01-01

Tamajai Ohu'o Deb'e (Ancestral tattoo design of the necklace with pandanus fibre string) 2014

Artwork Mermaid this artwork made of Bag: cotton and synthetic thread on rice bag with cardboard insert and cotton lining, created in 2010-01-01

Mermaid c.2012

Artwork Miss yu love this artwork made of Bag: cotton and synthetic thread on rice bag with cardboard insert and synthetic lining, created in 2010-01-01

Miss yu love c.2012

Artwork PNG flag this artwork made of Bag: cotton and synthetic thread on rice bag with cardboard insert and cotton lining, created in 2010-01-01

PNG flag c.2012

Artwork Avinӧ”e ohu’o deje (moon and spots of the wood-boring grub) this artwork made of Natural pigments on hand-beaten banyan tree nioge (barkcloth), created in 2010-01-01

Avinӧ”e ohu’o deje (moon and spots of the wood-boring grub) 2010

Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online

Holy matrix 2005

Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online

Lamentation of innocence (Genocide) 2005

Artwork memory bones this artwork made of Pigment and pastel on canvas, created in 2007-01-01

memory bones 2007

Artwork passing from the edge of memory to the night sky this artwork made of Pigment and pastel on canvas, created in 2007-01-01

passing from the edge of memory to the night sky 2007

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