ART BASEL Hong Kong

SO!

In two days time I should be in Hong Kong to participate in the newest and very exciting Art Basel show. Instead, I am sitting at home writing my dissertation. Oh well...

"Art Basel stages the world's premier Modern and contemporary art shows, held annually in Basel, Miami Beach, and Hong Kong. Founded by gallerists in 1970, Art Basel has been a driving force in supporting the role that galleries play in the nurturing of artists, and the development and promotion of visual arts. In 1970, a few Basel gallerists put their passion and determination behind an ambitious vision, and now, over forty years later, Art Basel is recognized as the premier international art show, providing a platform for artists and gallerists from around the world. " (Art Basel)

ART BASEL HISTORY TIMELINE

Why Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Art Basel, which begins Wednesday at the city's harbor front convention center, will this year bring together 245 participating galleries—half coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific.

"One of the biggest contributions that we're able to make is to raise the profile of Hong Kong above and beyond being a centre for finance and retail," Art Basel director for Asia Magnus Renfrew told AFP. "Because we are an event of this scale, we've really been able to help generate discussion around art in the city," he said, adding that he sees "huge" growth potential in the Asian art scene. 

"The art market tends to follow the money and the greatest creation of wealth at the moment is in Asia," Renfrew said. (GmaNews)

Kaputt, Maurizio Cattelan

" With half of the participating galleries coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific, Art Basel in Hong Kong assumes a significant role in the international artworld, providing a portal to the region's artists. The new show gives galleries from around the world a platform in Asia to demonstrate the way they work with artists, and bring their highest quality work to Hong Kong." (Art Basel Hong Kong) 

If you plan to visit this years show happening between May 15 -18, here is some information for visitors.

I am truly gutted that I had to cancel my trip overseas but will make sure to visit one of Art Basel shows in the near future.

Yayoi Kusama

NOW, back to my dissertation!

Thomas Woodham-Smith about MASTERPIECE

An early Q&A video introducing a unique showcase for the most covetable objects in the world: traditional and modern, old and new, from the finest of fine and decorative art to the best of wines, classic cars, jewellery and contemporary design. Find something to treasure at Masterpiece London. Thomas Woodham-Smith, a Founding Partner of Masterpiece London, answer to the ARTFINDING's exclusive interview about his vision of the fair and the global art market.                                                                                                                

Enjoy!

MASTERPIECE ART FAIR

"Masterpiece London, situated at the peak of the capital’s summer season, brings together patrons, collectors, curators and exhibitors from across the world in a display of art, antiques and design of the highest calibre." (Masterpiece Fair)

"Launched in 2010 Masterpiece immediately made an impression attracting many of the world’s top dealers beguiled by the fair’s unique combination of high-end art with luxury goods and a most opulent setting. (Master Art)

"Each day, exhibitors present insights into their given area of expertise. If your interests lie in antiquities or abstract art, decorative arts or jewels, Masterpiece London gives you the opportunity to get up close to some of the finest examples at the fair and to learn and acquire from the world’s leading luminaries." (Masterpiece Fair)

Launched in June 2010, Masterpiece London is a new fair that brings together the best of the best from around the world fusing the fine and decorative arts with premium collectors' items such as classic cars, fine wines and contemporary design.

To go to the Masterpiece London - the capital's premier fair for art, antiques and design Facebook page and stay updated about this years show click here.

"A five-day fair bringing together fine art, antiques and applied arts from collectors, exhibitors and curators around the world. The work on sale in the custom-built pavilion spans multiple disciplines and styles, mixing contemporary with antique and traditional with offbeat to ensure lots of interest for visitors." (Time Out)

Although this event is more exclusive it looks very interesting and still it's affordable at the price of £25 for a general admission ticket. To buy tickets for this year show happening between 26 JUNE - 2 JULY go to Masterpiece Art Fair website.

Watch an exclusive preview of Masterpiece Art Fair created for 2013 HERE

Art Fair News | COLLECT: THE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR FOR CONTEMPORARY OBJECTS

At Saatchi Gallerry, London from 9 - 12 May 2014 

COLLECT: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects 
brings together the world’s finest galleries representing exceptional work of museum-quality from their portfolio of artists. International galleries and selected Project Space artists will come together at the Saatchi Gallery.

Opening Hours:

Friday 9 May: 12 – 6 pm 

Saturday 10 May: 11am – 6pm 

Sunday 11 May: 11am – 6pm 

Monday 12 May: 11am – 4pm

Tickets: 

Advanced : £12 available to buy click me  

On the door tickets

Standard £17

Concession £12

Children under 12 free