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Art in March

The art world turns its focus on Hong Kong again this March with multiple exhibitions bringing thousands of art pieces to see, experience and explore. The art is mainly from emerging and established artists from across Asia.

One man’s art though is another’s trash and you’ll wonder exactly what the attraction of some pieces are – but there’s enough variety that you’ll probably find a few things to discus and enjoy.

Art Central

Art Central is a contemporary art fair at the Central Harbourfront from 27 March – 1 April, 2018 with exhibitors showcasing new talent alongside some of the most established galleries from across Asia and the globe.

Art Central
Date: 27 March – 1 April, 2018
Venue: Central Habourfront
Tickets: $500, $230 from Ticketflap
More info:
26 March: 5-9pm
27-28 March: 11am–5pm
29 March: 11am–9pm
30-31 March: 11am-7pm
1 April: 11am-5pm

Art Basel

2018’s Art Basel features 248 galleries from 32 countries including many of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art galleries. They will be exhibiting paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, prints, photography, film, video and digital art by over 4,000 artists.

Art Basel
Date: 27–31 March 2018
Venue: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $2,280, $950, $850, $600 $400, $300, $200 from HKTicketing
More info:
28 March: 5-9pm
29 March: 1-8pm
30 March: 1–9pm
31 March: 11am–6pm

Asia Contemporary Art Show

Artworks from Asia and the world at the 12th edition of the Asia Contemporary Art Show, March 23-26 at the Conrad Hong Kong. Browse and buy original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography by artists from around the world.

Asia Contemporary Art Show
Date: 23-26 March, 2018
Venue: 40/F-43/F, Conrad Hong Kong
Tickets: $220
More info:
23 March: Noon–9pm
24 March: 6–9pm
25 March: Noon–8pm
26 March: Noon-6pm

Harbour Art Fair

A new hotel art fair at the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel from 24-26 March. Riding on the current trend of Korean culture, the Harbour Art Fair will be exhibiting nearly 60 emerging Korean galleries and over a hundred art works. The fair will also feature art talks, workshops, and tasting sessions.

Harbour Art Fair
Date: Noon-8pm, 23-26 March, 2018
Venue: 7/F, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Tickets: $100

Samson Young Songs for Disaster Relief World Tour

Samson Young: Songs for Disaster Relief World Tour is the Hong Kong edition of the exhibition Songs for Disaster Relief conceived by multidisciplinary artist Samson Young for the 57th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale 2017.

It features a series of sculptures, objects, videos, sound installations and site-specific pieces, the exhibition offers a unique audiovisual experience that re-examines the popularity of charity singles from the 1980s. Creatively repurposing and misreading iconic songs made by popular artists for charitable causes, Young draws on seemingly unrelated past and current events to explore the social, political, and philosophical implications of charity singles in a cross-cultural context.

The exhibition is accompanied by a series of talks, guided tours, and live performances.

Samson Young: Songs for Disaster Relief World Tour
Date: 9 February – 6 May, 2018
Venue: M+ Pavilion, West Kowloon Cultural District
Tickets: Free
More info:
11am–6pm
Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays

Marcel Heijnan @ Divino Patio – 18 November, 2017

Marcel Heijnan, he of ‘Hong Kong market cats’ fame, has a new display of his work in a restaurant in Causeway Centre until 15 December. The artworks look like paintings but are actually photos of items taken through a glass pane.
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Artropolis

Now in its fifth year, the theme for Hong Kong Art Week 2017 is “Artropolis”. The 12-day ‘week’ runs from 15 – 26 November and looks to raise awareness of the role that artists, galleries and the art community have in the cultural heartbeat of our unique city.

Organised by the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association ‘Art Week’ features over 50 galleries and a selection of  programmes whose inspiration comes from the city’s vigour and vibrancy and showcase Hong Kong cultural life through exhibitions, performances, charity art walk, activities and talks.

Art Car
Date: 15-21 November, 2017
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
Tickets: Free

Art Symposium – Day One
Date: 2:30pm, 17 November, 2017
Venue: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty
Tickets: Free, reserve your seat: https://www.ticketflap.com/hong-kong-art-week-2017-symposium

Art Symposium – Day Two
Date: 9:30am, 17 November, 2017
Venue: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Dr., Admiralty
Tickets: Free, reserve your seat: https://www.ticketflap.com/hong-kong-art-week-2017-symposium

The Gallery Walk for Charity
Date: 5pm, 21 November, 2017
Venue: Various locations: Central, Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun
Tickets: $390 from Ticketflap

Art Day at South Island
Date: 12pm, 25 November, 2017
Venue: Various locations: Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau, Tin Wan
Tickets: Free, check in at Sensory Zero, G02, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road

Family Art Day
Date: 11am, 26 November, 2017
Venue: Olympic Square, Hong Kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive
Tickets: Free

Art Central

Art Central
Date: 27 March – 1 April, 2018
Venue: Central Harbourfront
Tickets: $500, $270, $230 from Ticketflap
More info:
26 March: 5-9pm
27-28 March: 11am–5pm
29 March: 11am–9pm
30-31 March: 11am-7pm
1 April: 11am-5pm

Divine Evening @ Seafood Room – 18 May, 2017

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Salvador Dalí’s sinister and sensual paintings for Dante’s Divine Comedy were on display at the Seafood Room together with modern art jewellery from Karpov & Karpova. An interesting and contrasting evening to provoke and stimulate conversation hosted by Galerie Les Noms.
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