Hong Kong's Fine Art Asia to expand to Taipei in April 2020
At a press conference held in Taipei last week, Andy Hei, art director of Fine Art Asia and Ink Asia announced plans to debut the fair in Taiwan in 2020. The expansion will be in collaboration with Chang's Oriental Art Gallery, a long-time exhibitor at the art fair. Held in Taipei's Huashan 1914 Creative Park, the fair is expected to open in April with 50 galleries, attracting exhibitors internationally as well as from local circles. Founded in 2006, Fine Art Asia has since b
Art, Music and Ecological Workshops — Experience a Hidden Forest Summer Project at Asia Society
In a concrete jungle like Hong Kong, trees are a veritable element that vitalize the land. Their significance is integral to biodiversity, no matter within the city or countryside. From the 6th of July to 8th of September, Asia Society presents the “Hidden Forests Summer Project”. As a response to serious trees destruction by the 2018 tropical cyclone Mangkhut in Hong Hong, the project aims to raise awareness for environmental protection. A host of summer artistic, family-fri
A Song Dynasty Masterpiece Digitalised in 4D Motion Imaging
A classical Chinese painting receives digital treatment with 8K ultra HD technology and 4D motion imaging with 360-degree dome view. The immersive exhibition brings together historical research and technology in an interactive storytelling of life in ancient China. “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” is an iconic painting of 11th century China. Attributed to the Song dynasty artist Zhang Zeduan (1085-1145), the 5.28m scroll captures the daily life of people and the
Lecture Series by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi on Developments within Buddhism along the Maritime and I
The history of Buddhism, its philosophies and regional developments takes place against the backdrop of a world connected by maritime and inland trade. The spread of Buddhism is attested to in textual evidence as well as observed through the transmission of iconography and aesthetics. Guest lecturer Professor Osmund Bopearachchi will give a two-part lecture series on exploring Buddhism along maritime trade routes of the Indian Ocean, and the spread of Gandhāran Motifs along t
Going On Wesley Tongson’s Journey with Catherine Maudsley
A book launch of “Wesley Tongson – The Journey” will be held at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center in Admiralty from 6:30 - 8:15pm on the 9 July, 2019. Hong Kong-born Wesley Tongson (1957-2012) began painting when he was 17 in the Chinese literati style, wenrenhua. During further studies in Western painting in Canada, Tongson continued his experiments in Chinese ink with splash ink painting. These techniques would lay the groundwork for his later unique style of non-brush fing
A Convergence of Art, Antiques and Design
CONVERGENCE delineates a new space centering on a style and spirit inspired by Chinese culture. Together, Maria Kiang Chinese Art, Chelesa Art and 88 Gallery, have curated a selection of works to exemplify the best in their respective fields. The exhibited collection allows for audiences to appreciate each piece independently, highlighting their singular quality, yet in their juxtapositions also allow for a sophisticated reading of a poetic mosaic. The curated works will be
The London-Hong Kong Exchange: Masterpiece to launch Pavilion at Fine Art Asia this October
Fine Art Asia will be collaborating with London-based art fair Masterpiece in a long-term partnership. The Masterpiece Pavilion will be launched at Fine Art Asia as part of this year’s edition, which takes place from 4 – 7 October at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Meanwhile, Fine Art Asia will also present a showcase at Masterpiece London in June 2019. The two fairs have collaborated in the past—in 2013, Masterpiece London hosted a similar selling exhibition at
Natural Japanese "tea room" designs incorporated in new development Fleur Pavilia
Launching this year by New World Development, Fleur Pavilia combines elements of natural Japanese "tea room" designs with themed plants of pine, bamboo and plum blossom to create an ambiance of peace in the middle of the city. Designed by the late master designer Shigeru Uchida along with leading landscape design firm Ohtori Consultants Co. Ltd, the Clubhouse Fleur Pavilion embraces the Japanese philosophy of "Kazuaki Seishin" - harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. This
Ink Painting and Artistic Development in 20th-century China
The University Museum and Art Gallery opens a window into their permanent collection in its latest exhibition of 20th-century Chinese paintings. From masters of the classic genres of landscape and bird-and-flower paintings to luminaries of Hong Kong's New Ink movement, the exhibition draws strength from its anthological approach by bringing together representative works by over 50 artists whose personal histories connect them to Hong Kong and whose creative contribute to the
Hong Kong Museum of History receives Highest Accolade for China's Museum and Heritage Sector of
Congratulations to the Hong Kong Museum of History for being recognised among the "Best Ten National Museum Exhibitions" of 2017 for its blockbuster exhibition, "Miles upon Miles: World Heritage along the Silk Road." The exhibition, jointly presented by the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, attracted over 100,000 visitors over its 3-month display. The award is known as the “Oscar Award of the Museums and Heritage Sector” in China, which is organised by the Chinese M
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