Asia Contemporary Art Show
(15/09/2016 - 18/09/2016)
http://www.asiacontemporaryart.com
THE LARGEST CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR IN THE FALL,
THE ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW RETURNS WITH ITS 11TH EDITION
Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 5, 2017: The popular Asia Contemporary Art Show returns this fall with its 11 th successful edition from September 21st to 24th at the Conrad Hong Kong. Welcoming more than 80 galleries from Asia and the world, including up-and-coming and mid-career artists, the fall edition will be the largest contemporary art fair in the second half of the year. The show kicks off on Thursday, September 21 st with the exclusive UnionPay Private View, followed by an invitation-only UnionPay VIP Collectors Preview. General admission opens on Friday, September 22 nd with fun HK Liquor Store Art Night, and continues with regular show hours over the weekend.
The 11 th edition presents works by artists from over 20 countries around the world and introduces a new sector series, Intersections. The series will focus on the conceptual crossing of artistic ideas between past and present, traditional and modern and East and West, with Japan the first country to be spotlighted. Making a return will be Artist Dialogues, a whole floor dedicated to solo and joint artist presentations. Both features offer a more thematically focused and hands-on viewing experience for visitors.
“As the longest-running hotel art fair in Asia,” remarked Show Director Mark Saunderson, “our aim has always been to find creative ways to enhance the art viewing experience. With Intersections: Japan, visitors to the show will have the unique opportunity to view an array of artworks that range from paintings to woven bamboo works, while with Artist Dialogues visitors will have the chance to meet and speak with artists from across the world. No other art fair in Hong Kong gathers so many artists in one place!”
Saunderson continues, “And with the generous support of our new Lead Partner UnionPay International, as well as other show partners, the Asia Contemporary Art Show offers new and returning guests a range of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks – an unequalled hospitality experience among local art fairs.”
INTERSECTIONS: JAPAN
Intersections: Japan is the first in a new series that will focus on the crossing of artistic ideas between past and present, traditional and modern and East and West. The sector will highlight the diversity and dynamism of contemporary Japanese art and feature works that challenge norms and break artistic rules. A wide range of works comprising original paintings, editions, photography, and sculpture as well as traditional crafts presented with a contemporary ethos like ceramics and woven bamboo works will be on exhibit.
Opening Hours:
Thursday, September 21
UnionPay Private View (Invitation only) | 3pm – 5pm
UnionPay VIP Collectors Preview (Invitation only) | 5pm – 9:30pm
General Admission:
Friday, September 22 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm
HK LIQUOR STORE ART NIGHT | 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, September 23 | 1:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday, September 24| 11am – 6pm
Tickets:
Available from July 10 at
http://asiacontemporaryart.com/tickets
HK$240 (admits two if purchased online; admits one if purchased at the door)
Free admission for children under 16yrs accompanied by an adult.
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