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Georgia-based John Dodelande says he collects Chinese contemporary art because it is ‘no bulls**t’, unlike its Western counterpart
Georgia-based John Dodelande says he collects Chinese contemporary art because it is ‘no bulls**t’, unlike its Western counterpart
Chan, who has an exhibition running in Shanghai, was born in Panama and moved to Hong Kong in 1910 aged five. His life and works spanned the 20th century and are a reflection of the evolution of Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Chan, who has an exhibition running in Shanghai, was born in Panama and moved to Hong Kong in 1910 aged five. His life and works spanned the 20th century and are a reflection of the evolution of Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Works from some of China’s top private collections, including those belonging to Guan Yi, Lu Xun and Zheng Hao, create a visual narrative central to the development of contemporary art in China
Works from some of China’s top private collections, including those belonging to Guan Yi, Lu Xun and Zheng Hao, create a visual narrative central to the development of contemporary art in China
The spring auction season was characterised by a number of eye-catching highlights amid uneven turnovers, with the sale of The Kaws Album (2005) for HK$116 million, smashing estimates, one of stand-outs.
The spring auction season was characterised by a number of eye-catching highlights amid uneven turnovers, with the sale of The Kaws Album (2005) for HK$116 million, smashing estimates, one of stand-outs.
Mahathir Mohamad gave Wei-ling Lim the go-ahead to organise the country’s first pavilion at Venice Biennale art exhibition, after she wrote to him proposing one; four artists will represent Malaysia in the six-month show.
Mahathir Mohamad gave Wei-ling Lim the go-ahead to organise the country’s first pavilion at Venice Biennale art exhibition, after she wrote to him proposing one; four artists will represent Malaysia in the six-month show.
Hong Kong artist’s collaboration with University of Edinburgh has turned esoteric physics into something magical; strange parts of giant instruments poke through walls as compositions for impossible instruments play.
Hong Kong artist’s collaboration with University of Edinburgh has turned esoteric physics into something magical; strange parts of giant instruments poke through walls as compositions for impossible instruments play.
The works seem more subdued than in previous years, and the prices lower; historical themes are a feature of several exhibitions, and even experimental works strive for a resemblance to classical forms, such as tapestry.
The works seem more subdued than in previous years, and the prices lower; historical themes are a feature of several exhibitions, and even experimental works strive for a resemblance to classical forms, such as tapestry.
Para Site’s An Opera for Animals show offers bizarre drama, an anti-imperialist message, mischief, cynicism and intimacy – and will also be displayed later in Shanghai.
Para Site’s An Opera for Animals show offers bizarre drama, an anti-imperialist message, mischief, cynicism and intimacy – and will also be displayed later in Shanghai.
Capital controls, the threat of US tariffs on exports and a slowing economy have blunted Chinese buyers’ appetite for contemporary art; however, high-quality works, and art new to Asia such as that at Art Basel, will still find buyers.
Capital controls, the threat of US tariffs on exports and a slowing economy have blunted Chinese buyers’ appetite for contemporary art; however, high-quality works, and art new to Asia such as that at Art Basel, will still find buyers.
Some people say Asia’s biggest contemporary art created a market in China for contemporary art, while others disagree; there is also debate about what, if anything, the annual event does for art in Hong Kong.
Some people say Asia’s biggest contemporary art created a market in China for contemporary art, while others disagree; there is also debate about what, if anything, the annual event does for art in Hong Kong.
Consisting of five huge converted oil tanks by the Huangpu River, Tank Shanghai – which includes pieces from Qiao Zhibing’s own extensive collection – offers generous dimensions of which artists can take advantage.
Consisting of five huge converted oil tanks by the Huangpu River, Tank Shanghai – which includes pieces from Qiao Zhibing’s own extensive collection – offers generous dimensions of which artists can take advantage.
The renowned artist, who has exhibited all over the world, denies that he has copied Belgian artist Christian Silvain, and is seeking legal advice
The renowned artist, who has exhibited all over the world, denies that he has copied Belgian artist Christian Silvain, and is seeking legal advice
Malaysian artist collective Pangrok Sulap highlight Hong Kong’s marginalised artisans at the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile in The Mills complex in Tsuen Wan, where opening show features Southeast Asian art.
Malaysian artist collective Pangrok Sulap highlight Hong Kong’s marginalised artisans at the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile in The Mills complex in Tsuen Wan, where opening show features Southeast Asian art.
Over 30 works of the Hong Kong modernist artist, who recently died at the age of 96, are on show at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. The exhibition is a rare chance to see some of his best works all under one roof
Over 30 works of the Hong Kong modernist artist, who recently died at the age of 96, are on show at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. The exhibition is a rare chance to see some of his best works all under one roof
Joy Chen, author of the bestseller ‘Do Not Marry Before Age 30’, encourages Chinese women not to feel forced into marriage. One fan did, but after divorcing, she married herself to reinforce her new sense of empowerment.
Joy Chen, author of the bestseller ‘Do Not Marry Before Age 30’, encourages Chinese women not to feel forced into marriage. One fan did, but after divorcing, she married herself to reinforce her new sense of empowerment.
The island’s arts scene is enjoying something of a renaissance, a slew of new venues and troupes having been established to appeal to domestic and – it’s hoped – international crowds.
The island’s arts scene is enjoying something of a renaissance, a slew of new venues and troupes having been established to appeal to domestic and – it’s hoped – international crowds.
Chinese collectors reduced their spending during Beijing’s drawn-out negotiations with the US to avoid a full-scale trade war. Art sales in China fell three per cent to US$12.9 billion, annual art market survey finds.
Chinese collectors reduced their spending during Beijing’s drawn-out negotiations with the US to avoid a full-scale trade war. Art sales in China fell three per cent to US$12.9 billion, annual art market survey finds.
Men accounted for around eight out of 10 solo exhibitions last year at established contemporary art dealers in Hong Kong, the Post has found. These bleak figures have barely changed since 2008.
Men accounted for around eight out of 10 solo exhibitions last year at established contemporary art dealers in Hong Kong, the Post has found. These bleak figures have barely changed since 2008.
It was an assemblage like no other, but after losing US$74 million in a gold bullion trading scam, Ko Shih-k’o is having to offload some of his precious ceramics to recover his losses
It was an assemblage like no other, but after losing US$74 million in a gold bullion trading scam, Ko Shih-k’o is having to offload some of his precious ceramics to recover his losses
The partnership between Para Site and Rockbund is a test of strength for the former, an institution known for its wide cast of progressive, political artists
The partnership between Para Site and Rockbund is a test of strength for the former, an institution known for its wide cast of progressive, political artists
Hon, born in 1922, moved among art genres such as acrylic paintings, Taoism inspired screen prints, multimedia works and writing poetry. The self-taught painter worked until the age of 94, even after having a stroke in 2000.
Hon, born in 1922, moved among art genres such as acrylic paintings, Taoism inspired screen prints, multimedia works and writing poetry. The self-taught painter worked until the age of 94, even after having a stroke in 2000.
West Kowloon Cultural District theatre complex is meant to be new home of Chinese opera in the city, but opera groups say it is too small and its ticketing system unsuitable; groups presenting other art forms say its rents are too high.
West Kowloon Cultural District theatre complex is meant to be new home of Chinese opera in the city, but opera groups say it is too small and its ticketing system unsuitable; groups presenting other art forms say its rents are too high.
Of the eight kinds of Qing-dynasty ritual vessels, one continues to elude collectors but a Sydney-based retired engineer is determined to track it down
Of the eight kinds of Qing-dynasty ritual vessels, one continues to elude collectors but a Sydney-based retired engineer is determined to track it down
The Reincarnation of Red Plum was a fitting opening act at the new home of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong; its director, 90-year-old Pak Suet-sin, who played the female lead at its first performance in 1959, got a rousing welcome.
The Reincarnation of Red Plum was a fitting opening act at the new home of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong; its director, 90-year-old Pak Suet-sin, who played the female lead at its first performance in 1959, got a rousing welcome.
Aida Lai went to Taipei with no entrepreneurial experience to set up a Hooters-style bar, but couldn’t find the girls. Now she owns a popular craft beer venue, and has Taiwan’s easier business environment to thank.
Aida Lai went to Taipei with no entrepreneurial experience to set up a Hooters-style bar, but couldn’t find the girls. Now she owns a popular craft beer venue, and has Taiwan’s easier business environment to thank.
Htein Lin says the world expected too much when Aung San Suu Kyi’s party won power; his found object sculptures reflect the country’s slow progress in moving on from old feuds and power struggles.
Htein Lin says the world expected too much when Aung San Suu Kyi’s party won power; his found object sculptures reflect the country’s slow progress in moving on from old feuds and power struggles.
The donation from the family that founded Crocodile Garments towards the gallery’s expansion plan is the largest single private donation to an arts and culture organisation in British Columbia.
The donation from the family that founded Crocodile Garments towards the gallery’s expansion plan is the largest single private donation to an arts and culture organisation in British Columbia.
Exhibitors at Taipei Dangdai aim to reach local collectors; Yayoi Kusama, James Turrell, Yoshitomo Nara and Wolfgang Tillmans among the artists whose works are for sale.
Exhibitors at Taipei Dangdai aim to reach local collectors; Yayoi Kusama, James Turrell, Yoshitomo Nara and Wolfgang Tillmans among the artists whose works are for sale.
Galleries, a hotel, homeowners and an art collector rally round to offer space for artists and gallerists already in Singapore to show their works; efforts continue to find a large venue to give exhibitors maximum exposure.
Galleries, a hotel, homeowners and an art collector rally round to offer space for artists and gallerists already in Singapore to show their works; efforts continue to find a large venue to give exhibitors maximum exposure.