ART HK 08 - Hong Kong Art Fair
Three Berlin based galleries are among those 99 participating in Hong Kong’s first truly international art fair in a decade.
Hong Kong is about to postion itself as the centre of the art market in Asia with the fair to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14 - 18 May 2008.
Magnus Renfrew, Fair Director says “We are delighted to have signed-up such a prestigious roster of galleries. The Fair has received an overwhelming global response which we see as recognition of the fact that China is now firmly positioned as the third largest art market in the world. Hong Kong, with its unique gateway status between East and West, provides the perfect location for a new major fixture on the international art calendar.”
Works for sale at ART HK 08 will range from blue chip work by well-known artists, to more accessible pieces by emerging artists. The Fair will also include a curated exhibition of new artistic talent from Hong Kong, a series of talks ‘Hong Kong Conversations’ organized the Asia Art Archive and guided tours throughout the event.
During the fair a one day conference will be held, organised by Asia Art Archive and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, entitled “Shifting Sites: Cultural Desire and the Museum”, adressing the role of the museum in today’s cities. Speakers include Sheena Wagstaff, Chief Curator, Tate Modern and Yuko Hasegawa, Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo.
Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, is Lead Sponsor of the Fair. As millions of Chinese Artists are truly waiting to be able to present their art to the world, this fair is one important step in connecting China to the international art scene.
Fair Dates
Wednesday 14 May
Press/VIP Preview, 3-6pm (Invitation only)
Vernissage, 6-9pm (Invitation and pre-booked tickets only)
Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 May
General Opening, 11am to 7pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
For the gallery list and more information visit: http://www.hongkongartfair.com
