[Vitrine] Book Talk: You Are Seen Women’s Contemporary Art Practices in Southeast Asia from the Personal Collection of Krystina Lyon
A New Lens on Southeast Asian Women Artists
This January, art historian and collector Krystina Lyon unveils her new publication spotlighting approximately 35 women artists from Southeast Asia, a group whose practices are reshaping the region’s cultural and aesthetic landscape.
More than a survey, the book offers a thoughtful meditation on the evolving dynamics of visibility versus recognition—who gets seen, who is supported, and ultimately, who is remembered. Through Lyon’s deeply personal lens as a researcher and collector, the project brings forward diverse voices spanning emerging, mid-career, and established practitioners, illuminating the urgency, experimentation, and intergenerational dialogue coursing through contemporary women’s art today.
About the Author
Krystina Lyon is an art historian and collector whose personal collection forms the foundation of this publication. Her research centers on contemporary practices across Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on women artists whose contributions remain under-recognized despite growing visibility. Through her writing, curation, and collecting, Lyon seeks to expand critical discourse around regional art histories and advocate for more equitable cultural representation.
A New Lens on Southeast Asian Women Artists
This January, art historian and collector Krystina Lyon unveils her new publication spotlighting approximately 35 women artists from Southeast Asia, a group whose practices are reshaping the region’s cultural and aesthetic landscape.
More than a survey, the book offers a thoughtful meditation on the evolving dynamics of visibility versus recognition—who gets seen, who is supported, and ultimately, who is remembered. Through Lyon’s deeply personal lens as a researcher and collector, the project brings forward diverse voices spanning emerging, mid-career, and established practitioners, illuminating the urgency, experimentation, and intergenerational dialogue coursing through contemporary women’s art today.
About the Author
Krystina Lyon is an art historian and collector whose personal collection forms the foundation of this publication. Her research centers on contemporary practices across Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on women artists whose contributions remain under-recognized despite growing visibility. Through her writing, curation, and collecting, Lyon seeks to expand critical discourse around regional art histories and advocate for more equitable cultural representation.