“Hong Kong is a cultural desert.” How many times have you heard this old chestnut? It’s not true, and as Enid Tsui notes in her illuminating new book Art in Hong Kong, it never has been. The axiom is attributed to Chinese writer Lu Xun, who wrote in the 1920s that “Hong Kong is not…
The View From is part of The Asia Pivot, Artnet Pro’s biweekly members-only newsletter that provides mission-critical analysis, insights, and exclusive intelligence on developments in Asia’s art markets, with a focus on business opportunities and challenges. Subscribe here to receive it directly to your inbox. Adeline Ooi is a curator and cultural strategist based in…
Photofairs has canceled its Hong Kong debut, citing “logistical constraints.” The event was scheduled to take place during the city’s art week in March next year. The fair’s organizers, the U.K.-based Creo Arts, said that they have received “great interest and engagement” from their partners, local and international galleries, and the arts community. “However, in…
Despite a slowdown in the global art market, auction house rivals Christie’s and Sotheby’s upgraded their commercial showrooms in Hong Kong earlier this year, as they shift from renting exhibition spaces to hosting auctions and events in-house. For its revamped showpiece, Sotheby’s chose a two-storey, 24,000 sq ft space in Hongkong Land’s Landmark Chater building…
Angelle Siyang-Le, director of Art Basel Hong Kong. Courtesy of Art Basel While Art Basel Miami Beach is just around the corner, Art Basel Hong Kong has already announced the gallery list and details for its 2025 fair, set for March 28-30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s edition will showcase…
A Hong Kong-style cafe has delighted culture enthusiasts by popping up in a famous Paris museum complex during the Art Basel fair in the French capital, with the Post learning a similar eatery will also appear at the US edition in December. The authentic cha chaan teng was erected at the Grand Palais in Paris…
City breaks are the perfect bitesize holiday: time abroad but back in your own bed within a few nights. There are so many lovely spots for a quick trip, but hotspots get quickly clogged up with other holidaymakers. Europe is home to some of the most beautiful and luxurious city breaks in the world. However,…