11 Places to Buy Affordable Art in Hong Kong
Want to jazz up your 300-square-foot apartment without having to sell a kidney? These wallet-friendly art emporia will spice up your space.
Affordable Art Fair
The third annual Affordable Art Fair comes to town this May, bringing works priced between $1,000 and $100,000 from a mix of household names and up-and-coming artists. Really feeling the stretch, or want to start small? Head straight for the “Under $10,000 Wall” to pick up a Wallet Warhol.
May 22-24. Hall 3B&C, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, 6220-5682. Tickets from $150 at affordableartfair.com/hongkong.
Ciaolink
Ciaolink sells artwork of beautiful Hong Kong cityscapes. What’s special about them is that Japanese artist Kiyoko Yamaguchi uses “Pachika” paper, which reacts to heat and pressure to create an embossed image. They’re great as gifts for friends leaving Hong Kong, but also ideal additions to any room.
From $680. Free delivery with online order, ciaolink.com. Also stocked at The Mixing Bowl (5 Shin Hing St., Sheung Wan, 2524-0001) and Inside (Shop 1201, Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau, 2873-1795).
YellowKorner
Established in 2006 by avid photography lovers, YellowKorner aims to become a global purveyor of top-quality photography prints. You’ll find beautiful works by historical, contemporary and modern masters, from monochrome vintage photographs to urban snapshots from all over the world. They all come with a certificate of authenticity and you can choose prints in multiple sizes, mounts and frames.