Recently, some friends asked me whether Hong Kong should establish a "cultural bureau" to develop and implement culture-related polices. I think I should start with some of my thoughts about culture and cultural policies in ...full story
A report for the Conseil des Ventes Volontaires (CVV, the French Auction Market Authority) said sales in China, including Hong Kong, grew 137% in 2010 to €7.6 billion ($10.8 billion). China now holds 34.3% of global market share, compared to 24.2% in ...full story
The New Gallery on Old Bailey, based in Hong Kong, is hosting a solo exhibition dedicated to artist Sim Chan. “[Kong]2”, supported by the TOYO it Art & Research Laboratory, will be running until 16 July 2011. The exhibition features Sim Chan's ...full story
A report for the Conseil des Ventes Volontaires (CVV, the French Auction Market Authority) said sales in China, including Hong Kong, grew 137 percent in 2010 to 7.6 billion euros (10.8 billion dollars). China now holds 34.3 percent of global market ...full story
According to the report, sales in China -- including Hong Kong -- totaled $10.8 billion dollars in 2010, up from $4.6 billion the year before. The US by comparison, had art auction sales of $8.5 million in 2010, and $5.3 million in 2009. ...full story
A report for the Conseil des Ventes Volontaires (CVV, the French Auction Market Authority) said sales in China, including Hong Kong, grew 137 percent in 2010 to 7.6 billion euros (10.8 billion dollars). China now holds 34.3 percent of global market ...full story
"However, most people in Hong Kong see illuminated signage as a normal part of everyday life. We hope that an exhibition that examines the use of light as art will help the people of Hong Kong see art and beauty in their everyday surroundings. ...full story
Protests held in Hong Kong showed solidarity with the artist and at the Hong Kong Art Fair earlier this month exhibitions alluded to the imprisonment of the artist and several were shut down. The Tate Gallery in London which implored China to, ...full story
Artists prepare for an exhibition next to a piece of art work featuring images of mainland artist Ai Weiwei at a gallery in Hong Kong on May 26, 2011. 'Love the future' is an art and poetry exhibition being held during May and June about freedom of ...full story
Belief in contemporary art is spreading. The three biggest globalisers of the market are Christie's, Sotheby's and Basel's MCH Group, which recently added Art HK, China's most successful art fair, to its portfolio. Business at the Hong Kong fair is ...full story