A year after landing in Hong Kong, China's top two art auction houses are getting bolder and bigger. This weekend Poly Auction and China Guardian are holding their largest sales in their short history in Hong Kong, the only city in which they operate ... full story
Among other artist records set were German Walter Spies, whose 1934 Balinese scene “A View From the Heights” sold for HK$31.48 million, and Singapore-based Chen Wen Hsi, whose 1950s abstract work “Market” sold for HK$13.24 million. Sotheby's said ... full story
HONG KONG - With artwork sprawled on queen-sized beds, hung in front of television sets and even placed on toilet counters, Hong Kong's Asia Contemporary Art Show has an unusual take on what constitutes an art gallery. Hosted in a luxury hotel, the ... full story
Dr Mohammed Al Murr, leading Emirati Author, Speaker and Member of the Federal National Council, speaking at the fourth session of the Dubai Partnership Agenda (DPA) said education should cover areas such as urban architecture, literature and fine art.Second edition of 'Dubai Next' receives overwhelming respo full story
The event, held from September 26 to 28, was spearheaded by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) at the Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) in Paris to show their support for Dubai's bid to host the 2020 World Expo. The ... full story
The third edition of Asia Contemporary Art Show opens October 3-6 with more than 2000 artworks from around the world. For more than 25 years the Art Alliance of New York City brings its “all-inclusive” eye to art by bringing its curated exhibition “New ... full story
In the past five years, companies including Spink Phila China, Tiancheng International and Bonhams have been hosting small, narrowly themed sales to capture a larger share of the Hong Kong market for contemporary Chinese art, watches and jewelry, wine ... full story
A special arts exhibition by Vietnam's leading abstract artist Tran Van Thao is being held at Ho Chi Minh City's Sofitel Saigon Plaza from Sep 26 to Nov 22. The show presents works which reflect 15 years of the artist's creative practice. Thao, one of ... full story
An exhibit titled “Soi chi do” (The red thread), which is running in Ho Chi Minh City till Oct 23, features more paintings by local artist Bui Tien Tuan, who has established his name in depicting city girls with sensitive jobs. The exhibit, which is ... full story
Two other auctioneers, KL Lifestyle Art Space (KLAS) and Masterpiece, had also taken up booths at the AEM to advertise their auctions on Sept 21 and Oct 13 respectively. Interest was still there on the old and deceased such as Yayoi, Chen Yi-Fei, M.F. ... full story
