When people think of Asian contemporary art, Japan and Korea often come first. But Southeast Asian contemporary art — especially new-generation artists from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia — is drawing growing attention at art fairs and among young collectors. Neverland Gallery has been bringing their work to Taipei since it opened.
What defines the new generation?
Many young Southeast Asian artists come from street art, comics, animation and youth culture. Their work often features bold colour, strong characters and expressive eyes — light on the surface, with observations of city life, identity and growing up underneath.
Southeast Asian artists shown at Neverland Gallery
Artists whose works you can browse online (several took part in our international group show NEW SKIN):
- JJ Zamoranos / EXLD (Philippines) — graffiti-rooted portraits built around intense, staring eyes (solo show DADYBREAK).
- RAKI (Philippines) — from Manila, known for vivid cartoon characters, bright colour fields and a pop-culture aesthetic.
- NARA MARIN (Philippines)
- POLLYANNA (Philippines)
- QUICCS (Philippines)
- HENDRAHEHE (Indonesia)
- MUKLAY (Muchlis Fachri) (Indonesia)
- KATUN (Malaysia)
How to start
- See the work in person — book a visit (Xinyi, Taipei; Tue–Sat 13:00–18:00).
- Choose a format — originals are unique; limited-edition prints are signed, numbered and more accessible.
- Set a budget — from under NT$20,000 to over NT$60,000.
- Get to know the artists — follow them on Instagram and look at their exhibition history.