Kala Barba-Court covers Asia for ArtExplored. Born in Manila, She is a freelance writer and editorial manager of New York-based PlainMagazine. She contributes art, architecture, design and lifestyle articles to various online platforms and print publications including Fubiz, Shopikon, UntappedCities, SmartShanghai and Shanghai Family. Prior to arriving in Shanghai in 2019, she has lived in France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Algeria, and Russia.