Through various shows and fairs during the Hong Kong Art Week, the international and local art business communities will have a chance to experience artistic cross-cultural exchanges in this gateway where East meets West.
ART FAIRS
- ART BASEL HONG KONG
From May 23 to May 26 2013
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
From young emerging talents to the Modern masters of both Asia and the West, the show traces twelve decades of art history across its four sectors:
-The Galleries sector presents 180 leading modern and contemporary art galleries from Asia and across the world, selected on the merits of their gallery programs, such as Galerie Lelong, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Marian Goodman Gallery, Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Galerie Daniel Templon and Pace Gallery.
-Insights presents curatorial projects developed by galleries specifically for the show.
-Discoveries provides a dedicated platform for emerging contemporary artists from across the world.
-Encounters is dedicated to presenting large-scale sculpture and installation works by leading artists from around the world.
- ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW
from May 23 to May 26 2013
JW Marriott Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
On view there are 2,000 works by more than 300 artists, represented by 75 galleries from 17 countries. Many of the works and artists gathered here have never been shown in Hong Kong before.
- BANK ART FAIR
From May 23 to May 26 2013
Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, 41-42/F, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Hong Kong
Bank Art Fair mainly showcases affordable artworks under USD10,000 from over 100 emerging Korean artists. The most exciting aspect of the Fair is that it directly involves businesses that sponsor and support the art world in a way that is beneficial and stimulating to both parties.
- LINK ARTFAIR
From May 24 to May 26 2013
China Merchant Wharf, 18 Sai Ning Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
The first edition of the fair presents 50 international exhibitors, with solo show and curatorial projects in a melting pot of diverse art disciplines.
- HONG KONG CONTEMPORARY
From May 24 to May 27 2013
The Excelsior Hotel, 281 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
After its debut in 2012, Hong Kong Contemporary will provide once again an interacting platform for art lovers. Hong Kong Contemporary aims to offer art as an enjoyment for all rather than a luxury for the wealthy.
EXHIBITIONS DURING THE FAIRS (selection):
- Light Before Dawn: Unofficial Chinese Art 1974-1985
From May 15 2013 to September 01 2013
Asia Society, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong
- João Vasco Paiva
From May 20 2013 to June 08 2013
Goethe Institute, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Xavier Veilhan
- Takashi Murakami
From May 21 2013 to July 06 2013
Galerie Perrotin, 17/F, 50 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
- Utopia
May 21 2013 to August 25 2013
University Museum, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
- Jake & Dinos Chapmans
From May 22 2013 to August 31 2013
White Cube, 50 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
- Jean Cocteau
until Sunday June 09 2013
Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
- Mutation
until Saturday August 31 2013
Espace Louis Vuitton, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
EVENTS DURING THE FAIRS (selection):
- Hong Kong Art Gallery Association Art Night
In celebration of art week, participating galleries stay open till 10pm and feature special exhibitions including local, Asian and international artists, opening nights and special talks.
Monday, 20 May 2013
- Fotan Studios
Fotan Studios is a series of private guided tours of artists' studios in Fotan – Hong Kong's largest art community – an industrial area just out of town where over 200 studios are located.
Saturday, 25 May 2013 and Sunday, 26 May 2013
Block A, 15-20 Wong Chuk Yeung Street, Fotan
- Chai Wan Mei Art & Design: Open Studio Evening
Is a late night opening reception celebrating art and creativity in Chai Wan. This is an adventurous initiative to throw open the doors of Chai Wan's creative industrial areas to the public during one of the most energetic times of the year for art.
Friday, 24 May 2013 and Saturday, 25 May 2013
Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
- Asia Art Archive VIP Brunch
Guests are invited to browse Asia Art Archive's library, one of the world's leading public resources on contemporary art in Asia.
AAA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to documenting the recent history of contemporary art in Asia within an international context.
Friday, 24 May 2013
Asia Art Archive, 11/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
- Art@Yacht VIP Party
A VIP party on a private yacht to meet artists and curators up-close for an evening on board a luxurious yacht sailing the beautiful seas of Hong Kong. The event is organized by Galerie Ora-Ora.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Pier outside of Hong Kong Convention Centre, at Golden Bauhinia Plaza, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Find the MODEM INTERNATIONAL FASHION, DESIGN, ART EXHIBITIONS (selection)
Find the MODEM INTERNATIONAL ART BIENNALES & TRADE SHOWS CALENDAR
Find the MODEM INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AGENDA
