Kuala Lumpur, simply known as KL to locals, is Malaysia’s capital city well known for its gleaming twin towers and pockets of heritage zones.

More than just kimchi and k-pop, Seoul has a vibrant art scene that speaks to both traditional and contemporary art. Discover a whole new world of art with our City Art Guide!

The historical capital of China is a hotbed of Asian contemporary art! Check out our picks for what to see when you're in the city.

Shanghai's art scene is well known for its vibrance. With a multitude of galleries and art destinations to check out, you should definitely hit up a few of the spots mentioned in our City Art Guide to get your cultural fix the next time you head there!

If you're in Jakarta, check out our guide to some of the city's exciting galleries and art spaces!

One degree north of the equator, the island nation of Singapore has established itself as an economic hub in Southeast Asia, excelling in finance, technology, and commerce, and is now looking to conquer the world of art.

There's more to Chengdu than just pandas!

If you're travelling around Asia and want to do the whole culture thing, then The Artling City Guides (with printable pocket guides) are going to be your go-to!

Tokyo's art scene is one heavily supported by private individuals and entities, which gives it a unique local flavour and makes it one of Asia's most exciting art capitals.

In the past few decades, Hong Kong has positioned itself as the hub for art world activity in Asia.

Doha is an art oasis found in the midst of a desert. With the highest GDP per capita in the world, the Middle Eastern sovereign state has made a strong bid as an arts and cultural capital within the region. Since the mid 2000s, the Qatari royal family has actively fostered and enhanced the small country’s cultural infrastructure. The majority of the current art institutions in Doha are government-sponsored, nested under the Qatar Museums (QM) umbrella, with very few commercial galleries.

The Philippines is one of the biggest up-and-coming markets in Asian contemporary art, and Manila is the centre of this growing scene. There are galleries, museums, design shops and other art spaces scattered around the city, all with something different to offer. Keep reading for The Artling’s top art picks in the Filipino capital…