Our Guide to Art Week 2017
Posted on 19 March 2017
Hong Kong is abuzz with activity during Art Week. From the art fairs themselves, to the gallery events, workshops, performances and after parties, it's one of the most exciting cultural events of the year. This year's schedule is action packed as always. We've taken the liberty of picking a few highlights to make the week less dizzying for you!
Returning for its third edition, Art Central showcases 100 contemporary galleries alongside installations, panel discussions and experimental film. Catch the VIP viewing on March 20th. The fair runs until March 25th.
Don't miss:
Art Central First Night | March 20, 5pm-9pm
Art Totems Bridging East and West: Eddie Lui's Four Decades of Artistic pursuit | March 21, 9:30am-6pm
Complimentary Colours by CJ Hendry | March 21st, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Fringe Club Gallery
Conscious Creativity for a Sustainable Future feat. Niin x Sean Lee Davis | March 24, 5pm-8pm RSVP, Art Central
A Journey From East to West | March 25th, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Art Basel's fifth edition in Hong Kong features 242 premier galleries from 34 countries and territories, as well as a new sector, Kabinett. This year's show features 29 new galleries. The fair runs from March 23-25th.
Art Basel Vernissage | March 22, 5pm-9pm
Galleries to visit:
A Gentil Caricoa - Rio de Janeiro |
Plum & Poe - Los Angelos |
Arario Gallery - Seoul |
Aicon Gallery - New York |
Ben Brown Fine Arts - London |
Hanart TZ Gallery - Hong Kong |
If you survived the week and want more, check out the Art Gallery Association's year long listings here.