The Asia-Pacific Triennial is a landmark exhibition and the first of its kind of this scale in the world to focus on the contemporary art of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. In undertaking the Asia-Pacific Triennial the Queensland Art Gallery recognised the need for an ongoing series of exhibitions and forums which would initiate dialogue on the art of this increasingly important geo-political region.' - Abstract from foreword by Doug Hall, Director of Queensland Art Gallery. This catalogue includes short essays on participating artists and their work.