
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

Masterpiece London: A Week of Elegance, Tradition and Culture
“Masterpiece has established itself as a leading international art fair. [...] Its outlook has become increasingly international, not only through the exhibitors and artworks it presents, but through the collectors, museum figures and patrons it attracts.” Lucie Kitchener, Managing Director of Masterpiece Masterpiece is a leading global cross-collecting fair that showcases outstanding works of art, design, furniture and jewellery from across countless eras and disciplines, pr

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

New V&A Members' Room combines heritage references with contemporary details
In a press release, the museum announces the opening of a new Members’ Room, a characteristic V&A mix of heritage, modernity and design ingenuity. "The innovative design by architects Carmody Groarke converts a magnificent top-lit gallery on the top floor of Aston Webb’s Grade I Listed 1909 wing into a beautiful new dedicated space for V&A Members, outfitted with bespoke designed furniture and fittings. Formerly a study room between 1916 – 21, and later the National Art Libra

The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
Each year in early summer, tens of thousands from London and abroad arrive at the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea for Masterpiece London. Reaching its eighth edition this year, the week-long event has grown to be one of the top international fairs for cross-collecting art, antiques and design. After the whirlwind of treasure hunting and fitting in visits to museums and galleries, look for a change of pace - and taste - in Edinburgh, at one of Scotland’s most historic ho

Highlights of London's Old Masters Week Auctions
The Old Masters sales in London this summer offer works by European and British master painters before 1800 and some before 1900. With leading lots from Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams, and many fresh-to-the-market pieces, the auctions promise to be one of the most exciting of recent years. Sotheby’s Old Master Evening Sale Ehrenbreitstein, Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1835 The oil painting by British artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner, is the focus of the Sotheby’s Ol

Masterpiece London 2017
Held every year at the Royal Hospital Chelsea since its launch at 2010, the unmissable Masterpiece London comes to its eighth edition. This year, the international leading event continues to emphasise cross-collecting. Contemporary and traditional art, antiquities, design, and jewellery from more than 150 leading galleries and dealers worldwide are available for appreciation and purchase. Artwork Highlights This year's Masterpiece London debuts Masterpiece Presents, a new fe