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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
At Hong Kong's Art Week, Emerging Talent Stole the Show
Released on the heels of this year's Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central Hong Kong—two annual fairs that presented 420 galleries from around the globe—the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report reveals that in 2024, global art market sales declined by 12 percent, specifically at the high end. But lest that seem like an ominous statistic for the creative sector, the report also disclosed a rise in the auction sales of works less than $5,000, 'while smaller dealers with turnover of less than $250,000 reported a 17 percent rise in business, their second consecutive year of growth.' Even if sales have flagged for the upper segments, enthusiasm among art appreciators has not, with more than 91,000 attendees passing through the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during Art Basel's five-day run. Launched in 2013 as the first Basel edition in Asia, the show's main goal was to serve as a platform for galleries and artists in the Asia-Pacific region and position the area as a global art hub. According to Art Basel Hong Kong director Angelle Siyang-Le, that goal remains (more than half of the galleries at the convention are based in Asia), although its nuances have shifted as a result of the pandemic. More from Robb Report Twice as Nice? Why Luxury Condo Buyers Are Doubling Down on Their Favorite Brands Why the 2020 Brunello Vintage Is One of the Best of the Century This New Coffee-Table Book Celebrates Formula 1's History and Heroes '2023 was about the reopening,' Siyang-Le said at the fair's pre-opening press event. '[In] 2024 it was about reconnecting between East and West, and 2025…I feel that naturally, the theme this year and our goal is to repurpose, and how we repurpose is [to] transcend ourselves beyond buying and selling platforms to date, what we called an intersection for creative opportunities.' While a handful of blue-chip galleries boasted six-and-seven-figure sales (most notably, David Zwirner, which sold Yayoi Kusama's 2013 work INFINITY-NETS [ORUPX] (2013) for $3.5 million), there was a strong representation from small and mid-sized galleries (the roster of 23 newcomers included Bologna-based P420 with a solo presentation dedicated to Irma Blank, Paris' Galerie Allen with a delicate, wire-suspended mixed-media installation from Kirill Savchenkov, and a mix of work from New York's Nicelle Beauchene Gallery), as well as a section, dubbed 'Discoveries' for work created specifically for the show by emerging artists. Here, a much-Instagrammed installation by Korean artist Shin Min, through P21 Gallery, was the recipient of the first-ever MGM Discoveries Art Prize. Titled Ew! There is hair in the food!!, the grouping of paper figures is a biting commentary on the discrimination, expectations, and pressures women face while working in the corporate food service industry. It's these bold, sharply message-driven works that are catching the eye of the next class of art collectors—a discerning group who grew up during the advent of contemporary technology that allowed them to connect with the world and exchange ideas and information at a progressively rapid pace. 'We have seen increasing traction from younger generations,' says Amy Lo, chairman of global wealth management Asia and head and chief executive of UBS Hong Kong. 'Gen X is the biggest in terms of purchasing power and sales.' Lo also notes that, '69 percent of high-net-worth individuals are buying and purchasing from new artists. They tell us their main focus is on the new talents [and] 95 percent said they will be local-focused.' For those fair-goers looking for more cutting-edge or experimental work, the 10th edition of Art Central—a satellite show held at Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront—delivered in spades. Here, a vibrant, more youthful sensibility ruled, with kinetic sculptures, optical illusions, dance performances, pieces saturated with in-your-face color, and layered textures that made it hard not to reach out and touch the work. (French jewelry designer Shourouk Rhaiem's My Dream Kitchen featured a multi-tiered metal shelving unit chock full of 27 vintage household items, all bedazzled with Swarovski crystals.) Pop motifs mixed with skilled craft rooted in history (at Galería Casa Cuadrada, Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão's utilized textile techniques like latch hook and crochet to transform recycled materials into her knit wall sculpture, Euphoria I), and for the first year, the fair placed an emphasis on photography. Even the most abstract works seemed to have touchpoints, whether material, theme, text, or pattern, that made them relatable to the general viewer. Back for the second year, Neo brought 15 galleries from Asia, Europe, and the Americas to present undiscovered artists in the early years of their careers. Participants like Shanghai's Astra Art, Seoul's FIM, MJK Gallery in Tokyo, and Monolog Gallery out of Belgrade are all less than three years old, but their inclusion doubled-down on Art Central's commitment to being an incubator to new talent, and the city's greater interest in creative cultural exchange. 'Hong Kong historically has always been a hub,' Art Basel's Siyang-Le says. 'What we are doing here is to increase the awareness of art and culture…not only to service just the VIPs, but everyone in the city.' Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
At Hong Kong's Art Week, Emerging Talent Stole the Show
Released on the heels of this year's Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central Hong Kong—two annual fairs that presented 420 galleries from around the globe—the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report reveals that in 2024, global art market sales declined by 12 percent, specifically at the high end. But lest that seem like an ominous statistic for the creative sector, the report also disclosed a rise in the auction sales of works less than $5,000, 'while smaller dealers with turnover of less than $250,000 reported a 17 percent rise in business, their second consecutive year of growth.' Even if sales have flagged for the upper segments, enthusiasm among art appreciators has not, with more than 91,000 attendees passing through the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during Art Basel's five-day run. Launched in 2013 as the first Basel edition in Asia, the show's main goal was to serve as a platform for galleries and artists in the Asia-Pacific region and position the area as a global art hub. According to Art Basel Hong Kong director Angelle Siyang-Le, that goal remains (more than half of the galleries at the convention are based in Asia), although its nuances have shifted as a result of the pandemic. More from Robb Report Twice as Nice? Why Luxury Condo Buyers Are Doubling Down on Their Favorite Brands Why the 2020 Brunello Vintage Is One of the Best of the Century This New Coffee-Table Book Celebrates Formula 1's History and Heroes '2023 was about the reopening,' Siyang-Le said at the fair's pre-opening press event. '[In] 2024 it was about reconnecting between East and West, and 2025…I feel that naturally, the theme this year and our goal is to repurpose, and how we repurpose is [to] transcend ourselves beyond buying and selling platforms to date, what we called an intersection for creative opportunities.' While a handful of blue-chip galleries boasted six-and-seven-figure sales (most notably, David Zwirner, which sold Yayoi Kusama's 2013 work INFINITY-NETS [ORUPX] (2013) for $3.5 million), there was a strong representation from small and mid-sized galleries (the roster of 23 newcomers included Bologna-based P420 with a solo presentation dedicated to Irma Blank, Paris' Galerie Allen with a delicate, wire-suspended mixed-media installation from Kirill Savchenkov, and a mix of work from New York's Nicelle Beauchene Gallery), as well as a section, dubbed 'Discoveries' for work created specifically for the show by emerging artists. Here, a much-Instagrammed installation by Korean artist Shin Min, through P21 Gallery, was the recipient of the first-ever MGM Discoveries Art Prize. Titled Ew! There is hair in the food!!, the grouping of paper figures is a biting commentary on the discrimination, expectations, and pressures women face while working in the corporate food service industry. It's these bold, sharply message-driven works that are catching the eye of the next class of art collectors—a discerning group who grew up during the advent of contemporary technology that allowed them to connect with the world and exchange ideas and information at a progressively rapid pace. 'We have seen increasing traction from younger generations,' says Amy Lo, chairman of global wealth management Asia and head and chief executive of UBS Hong Kong. 'Gen X is the biggest in terms of purchasing power and sales.' Lo also notes that, '69 percent of high-net-worth individuals are buying and purchasing from new artists. They tell us their main focus is on the new talents [and] 95 percent said they will be local-focused.' For those fair-goers looking for more cutting-edge or experimental work, the 10th edition of Art Central—a satellite show held at Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront—delivered in spades. Here, a vibrant, more youthful sensibility ruled, with kinetic sculptures, optical illusions, dance performances, pieces saturated with in-your-face color, and layered textures that made it hard not to reach out and touch the work. (French jewelry designer Shourouk Rhaiem's My Dream Kitchen featured a multi-tiered metal shelving unit chock full of 27 vintage household items, all bedazzled with Swarovski crystals.) Pop motifs mixed with skilled craft rooted in history (at Galería Casa Cuadrada, Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão's utilized textile techniques like latch hook and crochet to transform recycled materials into her knit wall sculpture, Euphoria I), and for the first year, the fair placed an emphasis on photography. Even the most abstract works seemed to have touchpoints, whether material, theme, text, or pattern, that made them relatable to the general viewer. Back for the second year, Neo brought 15 galleries from Asia, Europe, and the Americas to present undiscovered artists in the early years of their careers. Participants like Shanghai's Astra Art, Seoul's FIM, MJK Gallery in Tokyo, and Monolog Gallery out of Belgrade are all less than three years old, but their inclusion doubled-down on Art Central's commitment to being an incubator to new talent, and the city's greater interest in creative cultural exchange. 'Hong Kong historically has always been a hub,' Art Basel's Siyang-Le says. 'What we are doing here is to increase the awareness of art and culture…not only to service just the VIPs, but everyone in the city.' Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
South China Morning Post
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 explores new frontiers
Now in its 13th edition, Art Basel Hong Kong returns with 240 exhibitors from 42 countries and territories, including record-breaking participation in the fair's Kabinett sector. There are more than 20 new galleries joining the event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this year, with more than half of the participating galleries from around the Asia-Pacific region. Advertisement The event is expanding beyond its traditional showcase of galleries and artwork in a number of ways. The winner of the inaugural MGM Discoveries Art Prize, which aims to shine a spotlight on the talent of emerging artists from around the globe, will be announced on March 28 at the MGM Lounge inside the fair. Local institution Para Site is curating the film section for the first time, and new cultural partners include Tomorrow Maybe, Hass Lab and Design Trust. Angelle Siyang-Le, Art Basel Hong Kong's director aim to speed up the expansion of the fair. Photo: Handout 'During what we call the 'closet years' of the pandemic, we lost our sense of connectivity. Now we are rebuilding and we want to accelerate it, connecting beyond what we used to know as the art world,' says fair director Angelle Siyang-Le on the Art Basel website. 'We're building bridges with the worlds of the performing arts, fashion, music, architecture and design. We are growing beyond being an art fair to be at the centre of a cultural ecosystem in Asia.' The Encounters sector is arguably the most eye-catching part of this year's event. Dedicated to presenting large-scale sculptures, installations and performance works by leading artists from around the world, of the fair's 18 works in this section, more than half have been created specifically for Art Basel Hong Kong. These presentations of work 'transcend the traditional art fair booth' and are organised into four categories. Works in the Passage section foreground themes of cultural resonance, resilience and storytelling; Alteration examines the subversion of abstraction and materiality; The Return focuses on mythology, spirituality and 'the cyclical nature of existence'; and Charge looks at the intersection of the digital and physical realms. Advertisement This last platform is of particular interest to Alexie Glass-Kantor , who is in her last year as curator at Art Basel Hong Kong. Highlighted pieces include new works by Tokyo-based Chinese artist Lu Yang – who has designed a pop-up store selling artwork by Doku, a digital avatar – and Frank Wang Yefeng, who has recreated an abstracted garden inspired by nomadism and a trip to the Gobi Desert.
South China Morning Post
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Art March is taking over Hong Kong. Here is what you shouldn't miss
Hong Kong turns into a playground for all things visually creative every March, with contemporary art fairs, festivals, exhibitions and auctions held across the city. Advertisement Many of the events are recipients of the government's Mega Arts and Cultural Events (ACE) Fund, which promotes the city as a centre for cultural exchanges and the development of the arts, while also luring tourists back to Hong Kong following the end of the pandemic. The Post takes a look at some of the prominent happenings as Art March goes into full swing. Art Basel Hong Kong March 28 to 30 Art Basel Hong Kong is the largest international art fair in the city, and this year will feature 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Organisers said that more than half of the galleries were from the Asia-Pacific region and 23 were new to the fair, which is being divided into the zones of 'Galleries', 'Insights', 'Discoveries', 'Film', 'Encounters' and 'Kabinett'. Advertisement 'During what we call the 'closet years' of the pandemic, we lost our sense of connectivity,' fair director Angelle Siyang-Le said. 'Now we are rebuilding and we want to accelerate it, connecting beyond what we used to know as the art world.
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Heading To Art Basel Hong Kong? Here Are 5 Things You Shouldn't Miss.
This edition showcases the work of Pacita Abad, the late Filipino-born American Ivatan visual artist, presented by Tina Kim Gallery (New York) and Silverlens (Manila, New York) Courtesy of Art Basel Hong Kong With world-class bars and restaurants, incredible shopping, and beautiful hiking trails—you'll find fun in just about every corner of Hong Kong. There's a week in the year when it goes on overdrive: at the end of March when Art Basel Hong Kong rolls around. Since its first edition in 2013, Art Basel Hong Kong has become the default meeting place for artists, dealers, collectors and all types of art enthusiasts. This year, Asia-Pacific's premier art fair opens on March 28, and there's a whole lot of exhibitions, events, creative talks and parties to enjoy. Angelle Siyang-Le, Director of Art Basel Hong Kong, loves the fact that it's more than the usual event. 'Our fair is more than just a platform for buying and selling art; it's a dynamic intersection of global art worlds through extensive public programs that extend beyond the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre,' she says. Angelle Siyang-Le, Fair Director of Art Basel Hong Kong Courtesy of Art Basel Hong Kong Having lived in London, Dubai, and Vancouver before moving to Hong Kong, Siyang-Le says her international upbringing has profoundly influenced her approach to her current role. 'Each city has its distinct cultural identity and creative pulse, teaching me the importance of embracing and celebrating unique offerings. This experience has reinforced the idea that art transcends borders—whether they are geographic, cultural, or personal.' Siyang-Le says this sense of openness is at the heart of the Hong Kong fair and all Art Basel shows. 'It's about fostering dialogue, embracing diverse voices, and expanding perspectives through art,' she adds. With the upcoming edition more ambitious than ever, a quick glance at the offerings and calendar could make one feel overwhelmed. If you're heading to Art Basel Hong Kong 2025, heed Siyang-Le's advice on this year's highlights. There are dozens of exhibitors at Art Basel Hong Kong, but it pays to prioritise the new arrivals. 'It's always exciting to see what first-time exhibitors bring to the fair. Anant Art Gallery, in Insights, is showcasing three decades of works by Pakistani artist Aisha Khalid,' says Siyang-Le. Aisha Khalid, I Am and I Am Not Series (Diptych), 2023 Gouache on wasli paper 7.5 x 10 inches each Courtesy of Art Basel Hong Kong She also recommends Blank Projects, which is presenting a solo booth by Igshaan Adams featuring large scale tapestries inspired by Indigenous South African dancers. Hong Kong gallery, Property Holdings Development Group (PHD Group) is also making its debut this year. 'They're premiering an interactive installation by Michele Chu that transforms a domestic kitchen into a space exploring themes of cooking and mourning.' After you've walked a bit of the fair, make your way to the Encounters sector, which houses large-scale projects that go beyond the art show stand. 'It will feature 18 exceptional installations foregrounding the realms of digital art, design and architecture, textiles, nature, and human interactions,' says Siyang-Le. 'Out of the total number of pieces, 14 works are being created specifically for the fair.' Jessica Silverman presents 'Cosmic Trees' by Istanbul-born artist Hayal Pozanti Courtesy of Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 Another highlight is Kabinett, a 'jewel box' sector woven throughout the fair rather than in one concentrated space. 'With 38 participating galleries—the highest number in the fair's history—it offers a unique way to experience focused presentations.' This year's film program is in collaboration with Para Site, Hong Kong's leading contemporary art center and one of Asia's oldest independent art institutions, which will steer the curatorial direction. 'The reason for this partnership is to provide a platform for young curators to engage with an international audience. By collaborating with them, we also aim to inject fresh perspectives and energy into the fair,' says Siyang-Le. What to expect? Para Site's curatorial team put together a compelling lineup of seven screenings featuring works of 30 artists, exploring themes ranging from ecological interdependence and resilience under societal constraints to human desires and the evolving technological landscapes shaping our increasingly hybrid world. 'A standout in this year's program is Vampires in Space (2022), a feature film by Isadora Neves Marques, which will have its own special screening. It's definitely one to put on your list!' There are numerous highlights of the public program, which are entirely free for everyone to enjoy. Siyang-Le singled out three, the first of which is Night Charades by Ho Tzu Nyen, a co-commission with M+ and presented by UBS. 'This is set to transform the M+ facade into a dynamic tribute to Hong Kong cinema, visible from many parts of Victoria Harbour.' Pacific Place hosts 'Lanternfly Ballet' by Monster Chetwynd Courtesy of Pacific Place It's an easy hop from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to Pacific Place where Lanternfly Ballet by Monster Chetwynd is displayed. 'This interactive, site-specific installation combines live performances with nature-themed sculptures, creating a fantastical ecosystem,' she shares. Lastly, Art Basel Hong Kong has a collaboration with Tai Kwun called The Artists' Night, which 'promises an experimental experience with performances across Tai Kwun's sites.' This year marks the launch of the new MGM Discoveries Art Prize, dedicated to supporting emerging artists at a pivotal stage in their careers. Earlier this year, Art Basel announced a shortlist featuring three outstanding artists: Shin Min, represented by P21 gallery in Seoul; Kayode Ojo, represented by Sweetwater in Berlin; and Saju Kunhan, represented by Tarq in Mumbai. 'Each brings a distinct and compelling perspective to the fair. The winner, who will be announced during the fair, will receive $50,000—shared with their representing gallery—along with an exhibition in Macau, further amplifying their work on an international stage.' Art Basel Hong Kong runs from March 28 to 30, 2025.
