Last week, our blogger Claire attended the preview event for the Affordable Art Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here’s what she thought of the evening. From young fashionistas to seasoned art-investors, there was a definite buzz in the exhibition space, divided into numerous mini galleries centered round the glowing Peroni bar. While the drinks were not free, there was still a healthy crowd mingling over ice-cold Peronis and the odd bottle of champagne. With 84 galleries on display, the compact layout made it easy to see everything on offer, although at times it did feel like you were trapped in a mind-boggling art maze, not sure if you’d already been this way or that. All part of the fun I think! Galleria Nicolas presented solely Filipino artists, including some endearing figure paintings featuring miniscule, lengthened necks. All of the paintings in this gallery’s collection showed a lovely sense of character and personality set against bold colors and backdrops. The UK gallery Bleach Box showcased a selection of modern photography on both small and large scales, including some very affordable limited edition prints. I particularly liked Richard Heeps’ primary colored American inspired images, and in contrast, the […]
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At the end of February we attended this year’s Asia Hotel Art Fair at the Mandarin Oriental. This unique event saw the luxury hotel open three floors of its guest rooms and suites to the public, transforming them into exhibition spaces for international artists. We really enjoyed this unique opportunity to view the pieces in the hotel surroundings, as well as chatting to artists and curators. There were also a number of special exhibitions, including ‘Master’s Sight’, featuring popular Korean artists and ‘Being in the Moment’, introducing new and upcoming art talents. By Claire Johnson
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This week the first Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong will open its doors at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running from 15 – 17 March, this three day event will host an array of contemporary art at affordable prices. The event aims to create an inspiring, friendly atmosphere showcasing thousands of paintings, prints, sculptures and photography. Everything is priced between HKD $1,000 – HKD $100,000, with 75% of the pieces priced below HKD $75,000. There’ll be a selection of both emerging and well established artists, all pieces will be clearly labelled helping you to find the perfect artwork to meet your budget. Tickets are currently on sale and available through the Affordable Art Fair website. By Claire Johnson
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