Other bidders at the sale of Chinese and Asian contemporary art, in Hong Kong last week, complained security guards had refused them entry into the main sale room, saying it had been dangerously overcrowded. They, like collectors and investors ... full story
A staggering P46.9 million for a painting by a Filipino artist has set the local and Asian art market agog. In April this year, Ronald Ventura set a historic record at the Sotheby's Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings auction in Hong Kong ... full story
The public can take this opportunity to appreciate Li's masterpieces and learn about his profound influence on theGuangdong and Hong Kong art scenes and on art education as well. Entitled "A Passion for Tradition: The Art of Li Yanshan", the exhibition ... full story
Other bidders at the sale of Chinese and Asian contemporary art, in Hong Kong last week, complained security guards had refused them entry into the main sale room, saying it had been dangerously overcrowded. They, like collectors and investors ... full story
Lotus and Mandarin Ducks surpassed the high estimate by nine times thanks to an Asian telephone bidder, selling for a record HK$191 million. The auction house also announced its Hong Kong total for the first half of 2011 was HK$4.28 billion ($549 ... full story
“Hong Kong's role in the regional and international art market is due to more than just the fact that it has a few galleries. The city has created laws that make it advantageous to buy, sell and store art in Hong Kong.” Read the full version of this ... full story
Art Basel, parent of the annual December, Art Basel Miami Beach fair, has announced a date change for its initial Hong Kong art fair. The dates for the 2012 Art HK show have been moved from the previously announced February dates to May 17-20, 2012, ... full story
A former British colony, Hong Kong is now part of China, but has its own political system that allows freedom of expression. In April, Ai supporters held a large protest at the city's Victoria Park. At the huge Hong Kong International Art Fair, ... full story
A man walks past the sculpture titled ''Marble Arm'' by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei at Hong Kong International Art Fair May 25, 2011. By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters Life!) - Ai Weiwei may be languishing in Chinese detention, ... full story
Hong Kongers rolled their eyes at the delays, red tape, bloated budget and executive shuffling. But finally this year, the government seems to have jump-started the moribund project. During the Hong Kong International Art Fair last month, more than 100 ... full story
