Arty Party: Carrie Lam officiates Fine Art Asia 2018

In line with a tradition dating back to 2012, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam hosted the opening of this year’s Fine Art Asia, the region’s biggest international arts fair, which, in a new development for 2018, is being co-staged with Ink Asia, the world’s first ever ink art fair. With two events taking over the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre late last month, visitors had an unmissable chance to peruse a wide range of art from both the East and the West. Check out who all attended…

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Affairs of the Art: Fine Art Asia 2018 and Ink Asia 2018 from 29 September to 2 October

Good news for those who have their heart set on art this season! Fine Art Asia 2018, Asia’s leading international fine arts fair, returns to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this fall, along with Ink Asia 2018, the world’s first art fair dedicated to ink art.

Taking place from 29 September to 2 October 2018 (with a VIP preview and Vernissage on 28 September), the two events will open up a world of artistic possibilities for art aficionados. While Fine Art Asia 2018 will showcase a wide array of art, ranging from Western artists’ Impressionist paintings and avant garde photography to Oriental artifacts, Ink Asia 2018 will focus on contemporary ink and ink-inspired works.

Bringing together worlds both ancient and modern, the fairs will provide a unique opportunity to view and acquire the best artworks across a wide range of categories.

Andy Hei, founder and director of Fine Art Asia and Ink Asia, said, “As always, our aim is to create a professional platform for the art market in Hong Kong, and to promote cultural exchange between East and West. Hong Kong is the focal point of the art market in Asia. Fine Art Asia 2018 and Ink Asia 2018 provide ideal platforms for international galleries to cater to the aspirations of knowledgeable collectors.”

Affairs of the Art: Upcoming art exhibitions in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s art scene may reach a peak every March, but those who have their heart set on art are in for some good news. A bunch of art exhibitions are coming up in town and we’ve rounded them up for you.

First up is ArtisTree’s Open Rehearsal Series by the International Contemporary Dance Collective (iCoDaCo) which is hosting a dance production and open workshops on 17, 20 and 22 August. Guests will not only be able to engage in open rehearsals with iCoDaCo members, but will also be able to appreciate the performances of stalwarts like the internationally renowned solo artist Mui Cheuk-yin, an internationally acclaimed solo artist, Joseph Lee, the only Hong Kong dancer to have taken part in the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and Weronika Pelczyńska, award-winning Polish dance artist.

Those looking to delve into the fine arts can, in the meanwhile, also check out the Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art exhibition to be showcased at this year’s edition of Fine Art Asia 2018, which is taking place at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 29 September to 2 October. On display will be a whole range of contemporary art and sculpture pieces curated from across the world. A masterpiece by Surrealist painter Salvador Dali, La Vierge et le Rhinocéros, will be headlining the exhibition.

While there, you’d be well-advised to also check out the Photography exhibition at the art fair. Showcasing the best creations from a global selection of galleries chosen by Boogie Woogie Photography, the exhibition hosts a plethora of photographs from contemporary to vintage, from international photographers to Hong Kong’s very own shutterbugs. One of the highlights will be the f22 foto space (Hong Kong) which is hosting a solo exhibition by American photographer Elliott Erwitt. Best known for his candid black and white images, Erwitt has captured numerous iconic shots of luminaries like Marilyn Monroe, Che Guevara and Richard Nixon.

Meanwhile, Alisan Fine Arts is focusing on local heritage at its Aberdeen Gallery with an art exhibition titled Chinese Dreams, as participation in the South Island Cultural District Art Day 2018 on 22 September. Running from then till 15 December, the exhibition is a nostalgic look-back at Chinese art through the works of diaspora artists like Yi Kai and Wu Shaoxiang.

Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay