STRONG INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITOR LINE-UP & OVER 3,000 ARTWORKS AT THE ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW
Opens with a VIP Collectors Preview on Thursday March 24th
Hong Kong, Wednesday March 9th, 2016: The 8th edition of the very popular and successful Asia Contemporary Art Show opens in two weeks with an invitation-only VIP Collectors Preview on Thursday March 24th, followed by three days open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Show will be held on four floors at the 5-star Conrad Hong Kong, presenting more than 3,000 works of art by 86 exhibitors from 17 countries.
Director Mark Saunderson noted that this is the most important time of the year for art in Hong Kong. “As with previous years, we are expecting many thousands of international visitors to be in town for Hong Kong Art Week and Art Basel Hong Kong, and residents and expatriates to be out in force to see artwork presented across the city.
“Now in its 8th edition, the Asia Contemporary Art Show has established a unique position in the market. We have a loyal and growing following of collectors and art buyers who appreciate our wide selection of works by some of the world’s most interesting and promising artists – from emerging and mid-career artists, to those who have already achieved recognition in private and public collections, and at auction. Visitors to the Show also enjoy meeting with the artists present; this time, we welcome more than 50 artists.”
A number of special events will be presented at the Show:
– Pioneers of premium photography in the high-end portraiture space, Venture Studios will present a display of photographic and digital artworks, and will also offer show visitors the opportunity to take home their own piece of art with themself as the star. Artist and photographer duo Dawn Austin and Rick Reeder will create embellished artwork for individuals, who will then be photographed and the image brought to life on the spot. Venture Studios, Room 4015.
– Acclaimed pen-and-ink artist Jeff Murray from the United Kingdom has created a special selection of new works featuring Asia scenes and themes. Meet the artist and view these works in Room 4304.
– Distinguished Dutch visual artist and photographer Wessel Huisman will also present a new body of work featuring Hong Kong themes, painted especially for the VIP Lounge at the Asia Contemporary Art Show. Meet the artist in the VIP Lounge, Room 4326.
– Art lovers and collectors are invited to participate in a special social media campaign to celebrate the 8th edition of the Asia Contemporary Art Show. Using creative ways to post the number “8” and to share using hashtags #asiacontemporaryartshow, #pose8post8 and #hkartweek, participants have the opportunity to win complimentary tickets to the show, and a grand prize of an original painting.
The Asia Contemporary Art Show would like to acknowledge and thank arts patrons Macey and Sons Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd, Venture Studios, Fiji Water and Langton’s Hong Kong; as well as hospitality partners Samuel Adams, Leaf Tea Boutique and Arissto for their support.
Tickets for the Asia Contemporary Art Show are now available for HK$220 (buy one and bring a friend for free) at http://www.hkticketing.com. Tickets at the door are HK$220 per person.
Asia Contemporary Art Show Key Facts:
The Show
– Runs from March 24 – 27, 2016, over four floors at the 5‐star Conrad Hong Kong in convenient Pacific Place
– Features over 3,000 artworks present by more than 80 exhibiting galleries
– Artworks from talented emerging and mid‐career artists, through to well‐known artists who have achieved success at auction
– Exhibitors from 17 countries presenting original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography
– More than 50 artists present at the Show
– Opens with an invitation-only VIP Collectors Preview on Thursday March 24, and continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “Friday ART Night” on Friday March 25
Online
– Hong Kong’s largest art website www.asiacontemporaryart.com presents more than 7,500 artworks, updated daily
– Original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography by 1,200 artists from 50 countries around the world
– Collectors and art lovers can visit the site to discover works of art, learn about artists and galleries, see prices, make inquiries, set up appointments for the Show, and buy works to “beat the rush”
– After the Show, users can continue discovering and buying art 24/7, all year round
-“Art Alert” emails alert buyers to new artworks on the site
