https://www.scmp.com/rss/500391/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com David Ho David Ho With so many art events popping up, it is easy to forget the amount of work that goes into putting exhibitions together. Calvin Hui, co-founder of London and Hong Kong-based 3812 Gallery, says there are many considerations in setting up an art exhibition. “There’s the artist and their artworks; the exhibition space – sometimes at galleries but art fairs and other venues such as museums are becoming increasingly popular; curatorial; cataloguing and publishing; sales and marketing; and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003809/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003809/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Mar 2019 01:00:10 +0000 Rising temperatures, deforestation and global warming-induced migration have hit the headlines in the past year. Little wonder, then, that nature is the star of the show at Art Basel Hong Kong. Among the prominent exhibitions with a nature theme is “Return to Nature”, global art dealer Lévy Gorvy’s show at their 2,500-sq-ft space in St. George’s Building. The famed gallery has brought together some of the world’s most famous artists including Wu Dayu, Willem de Kooning, Song Dong, Wassily... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003806/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003806/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:00:13 +0000 David Ho David Ho Worldwide art sales grew 6 per cent to US$67.4 billion in 2018, according to the latest Global Art market report. Auction houses, an important point of sale in the art ecosystem, also report strong growth in line with the trends outlined in the report produced by Art Basel and UBS, an international bank. And 2018 was the best year in the history of Sotheby’s Asia, says CEO Kevin Ching. “With an auction total of US$1 billion, well ahead of our competitors for the third consecutive year, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003805/art-basel-2019-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003805/art-basel-2019-why?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:00:08 +0000 Art Week has arrived in Hong Kong. The week sees a series of art exhibitions, fairs and events across the city, all planned to coincide with Art Basel Hong Kong, the city’s flagship art fair. The seventh edition of the fair host 242 galleries from 35 regions. It’s expected to bring in some 80,000 visitors, here to window-shop the latest in the contemporary art world – or here to spend big. China has a big appetite for art. According to Art Basel and UBS, it is currently the world’s third-largest... https://www.scmp.com/arts/art-basel-and-art-week-hong-kong/article/3003801?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/arts/art-basel-and-art-week-hong-kong/article/3003801?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:44:16 +0000 David Ho David Ho With so many art events coming up in Hong Kong, from Art Basel to the Affordable Art Fair, there has never been a better time to start collecting art. According to a report by Art Basel and UBS, the global art market is also booming: sales reached US$63.7 billion in 2017, marking a rebound after two years of decline. China also displaced the UK as the world’s second largest art market, they reported in their joint publication, Art Market 2018.  But, be warned – this is a highly addictive... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003644/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003644/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:00:05 +0000 Women make up over 51 per cent of the world population, but female artists are still being overshadowed by their male counterparts. According to art economist Clare McAndrew – whose findings are published in the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report – by looking at Artsy’s database, as much as 10 per cent of galleries have no women on their books, while only 8 per cent represent more women than men. And while patriarchy in the history of art has been discussed for decades, how much has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003638/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003638/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:00:15 +0000 Chinese contemporary art’s depth and variety is being showcased at this year’s Art Basel. A highlight is Tang Contemporary Art, presenting a blend of classic and up-and-coming Chinese artists including Zhao Zhao, Sun Yuan and Peng Yu, Qin Qi and Huang Yongping. Qin Qi came to prominence after his 2017 solo exhibition at Tang Contemporary Art, offering a diversity of styles inspired by travels to destinations such as Tibet and Southeast Asian countries, where the arts are often presented in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003587/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003587/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:00:13 +0000 As one of the most prominent international art fairs lands in Hong Kong from Friday until Sunday, bringing artists and galleries to the city, locally-based talents are ramping up their work to be part of it in one way or another. Canadian artist Peter Yuill has been in Hong Kong for about 10 years, having moved here from Toronto. His work usually consists of complex geometric abstraction with ink on paper, oil on canvas, and large-scale murals. It is impossible to not notice his work when you... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003458/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/special-reports/topics/art-basel/article/3003458/art-basel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:00:05 +0000 Hong Kong Tourism Commission launched a three-year Creative Tourism Project last year to encourage the creative use of public spaces and develop community connectivity. Organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), Design District Hong Kong (DDHK) is aimed at inspiring residents and visitors to discover and appreciate creative community designs. In 2018, the Hong Kong government gave the CreateSmart Initiative HK$1 billion (US$127.4 million) to support the city’s creative industries. “While... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003433/art-basel-hong-kong-have-you-seen-artsy-makeover-wan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003433/art-basel-hong-kong-have-you-seen-artsy-makeover-wan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:00:08 +0000 Relishing the opportunity for creative freedom Hong Kong chefs have raised the bar this year with art-related menus that tie-in with the “month of art”, including Art Basel. Because the menus often take their inspiration from existing art works, deciding which edible art to try may be as difficult as deciding on a favourite artist. 8 places serving culinary delights in Hong Kong in January An annual favourite for its highly creative culinary art is the Mandarin Grill + Bar at the Mandarin... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003342/art-basel-hong-kong-restaurants-celebrate-month-yummy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003342/art-basel-hong-kong-restaurants-celebrate-month-yummy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:00:09 +0000 [Sponsored article] La Prairie explores the Science of Light with Korean artist Chul-Hyun Ahn at Art Basel Hong Kong The Swiss luxury skincare brand continues its global partnership with Art Basel with an illuminating exhibition composed of a series of three unique works created by renowned Korean artist Chul-Hyun Ahn. Mastering the Science of Light In their ongoing quest to master the Science of Light to enhance the efficacy of its beauty products, La Prairie’s scientists made their latest... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/arts-culture/topics/science-light/article/3002595/science-light?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/arts-culture/topics/science-light/article/3002595/science-light?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:00:05 +0000 Placed at the centre of Asia’s international art scene, Art Basel Hong Kong attracts plenty of artists from around the world who are making their debut in the region. “In Asia and in Hong Kong, it’s such a small scene; people here are looking for works that speak to a global audience – not just a Chinese audience, not a gimmick … The market is actually very mature in Asia,” says Simon Lee, owner of Simon Lee Gallery, founded in London but which has had a presence in Hong Kong since 2012. Art... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003432/why-art-basel-hong-kong-asias-biggest-canvas-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003432/why-art-basel-hong-kong-asias-biggest-canvas-global?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:00:12 +0000 Thanks to Art Basel and Hong Kong Arts Month, shopping malls, hotels and even office blocks are coming together to host exhibitions that offer diversified art experiences. The events will also provide valuable platform for emerging artists from within Asia and elsewhere to reach a wider audience, and help promote the city as a regional arts hub. One of the city’s largest shopping malls, Harbour City on the waterfront at Tsim Sha Tsui, is hosting its “Art in Life” Special Exhibitions within the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003330/enjoy-art-basel-free-best-public-art-hong-kong-malls?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003330/enjoy-art-basel-free-best-public-art-hong-kong-malls?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:00:06 +0000 David Ho David Ho Art Basel is back for its seventh edition in Hong Kong. Open to the public from Friday to Sunday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event will feature 242 leading international galleries from 36 countries and territories across Asia, Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Africa. Some 21 galleries from around the world will be taking part in the fair for the first time, so there will be plenty of new additions to this year’s event. According to the organisers,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003318/art-basel-hong-kong-2019-everything-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3003318/art-basel-hong-kong-2019-everything-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:30:09 +0000