Jul 13 – Oct 22

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, United Kingdom

“The Temperature of Sculpture” features more than 70 works made by Jiro Takamatsu. Often credited as one of Japan’s most important post-war artists, this is Takamatsu’s first institutional solo exhibition outside of Japan, though his works have been regularly featured in biennials and group exhibitions overseas. The presentation at the sculpture gallery in Leeds’s city center focuses on the period between 1961­ and 1977 in the artist’s practice, and delves into Takamatsu’s exploration of perception, logic and dimensions, while recalling the traces of Dada, Surrealism and Minimalism evident in the artist’s works.

Jul 14, 2017  – Mar 4, 2018

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of India’s independence, the Art Institute of Chicago brings Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain’s “Indian Civilization” series to the United States for the first time. Husain is widely acknowledged as one of the most important figures in Indian modern art. The installation features eight large triptychs each showcasing a facet of Indian culture. During his lifetime, the artist’s controversial paintings stirred anger among Indian conservatives, causing the artist to live in a self-imposed exile until his death in 2011. Commissioned in 2008 by art collectors Usha and Lakshmi N. Mittal, the triptychs were the last works to be produced by the artist.

Jul 14, 2017 – Mar 11, 2018

Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, USA

“Philippine Art: Collecting Art, Collecting Memories” features 25 works newly acquired by the Asian Art Museum, ranging from indigenous carvings to artworks by contemporary artists. The exhibition traces the influence of Spanish, American, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures on Philippine art from the pre-colonial period to the present, highlighting the complex and diverse forces that have shaped arts and culture from the region.

 Jul 20 – Nov 5

 Nam June Paik Art Center, Yongin, South Korea

Noting that it has been over one-and-a-half centuries since the “Great Exhibition” in London, which was conceived of as a celebration of modern industrial and technological progress, “Our Bright Future – Cybernetic Fantasy” explores contemporary fears that have since arose, reviewing issues surrounding the relationship between man and machine, and the impact of technology on our environments. Participating artists include Taeyeun Kim, Jinah Roh, Zach Blas & Jemima Wyman, and Yang Zhenzhong, among others.

Aug 4 – Nov 5

Yokohama Museum of Art , Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1, and Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall (Basement), Yokohama, Japan

Now in its sixth edition, Yokohama Triennale 2017 features Sam Durant, Ai Weiwei, MAP Office, Satoru Aoyama and scores of local and foreign artists. The event revolves around the Yokohama Museum of Art and its neighboring art spaces. The exhibition title this year is “Islands, Constellations & Galapagos,” which the organizers say is related to notions of isolation and connectivity. Perhaps the concept is best summed up, however, by Ai Weiwei’s video message for the event: “Art is the best bridge to make people recognize the human value and to communicate in a deeper and broader level.”

Aug 5 – Oct 28

Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia

Based in Brisbane, Ross Manning is a kinetic sound artist who turns ordinary objects such as neon tubes, desk fans and record players into dazzling audio and visual experiences. Manning previously told AAP that the IMA exhibition, which takes up all four galleries at the museum, involves the audience “mov[ing] through the sculptures” while timers “set installed instruments in motion.” This is Manning’s first museum exhibition in almost a decade, the last being “The New Fresh Cut” in 2008, also held at the IMA.