Fine Art Asia 2022 was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4 – 8 October. More than 13,000 visitors attended the fair, including collectors, connoisseurs, celebrities and art lovers.
Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism visited the booth of Andy Hei Ltd., Hong Kong. From left: Warren Cheng, Director, Wui Po Kok Antique Co. Ltd. and Fine Art Asia; Andy Hei, Founder and Director, Fine Art Asia; Susanna Lo, CEO, Fine Art Asia; Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Eric Yim, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Design Centre
The lecture by Dr Lesley Ma, “Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art”, attracted a full house. It was presented by The Ink Society, Education Partner of the fair, as part of the Academic Programme of Fine Art Asia 2022.
Yumekoubou, Hong Kong/ Kyoto, which specialises in a wide range of Japanese art, presented a solo exhibition of mixed media works by Kansuke Fujii (b. 1947).
Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong, founded by Chang Tsong-zung in 1983, continues to be at the forefront of Chinese contemporary art. Visitors to the fair had the chance to talk to renowned Hong Kong artist Chu Hing Wah (b. 1935) about his works.
Novalis Contemporary Art Design, Hong Kong showcases artworks by some of the masters of Italian 20th and 21st century modern art, design and applied decorative arts. On display at the fair were works by renowned architect, sculptor and graphic designer, Marcello Morandini (b. 1940).
Okada Kenichi, Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, visited the booth of the International Craftsmen Association, which presented works by craftsmen recommended by the Kyoto Prefecture. The ICA promotes craftsmanship from all over the world, especially to a younger audience.
Rossi & Rossi, Hong Kong/ London, leading dealers in antique Himalayan and Chinese art, as well as modern Asian art, presented museum-quality works of art, including this bronze Ganesh from the Vijayanagar period, 15th-16th century, India.
Chelesa Art Co., Ltd., Hong Kong/Shanghai, exhibited contemporary ink paintings, including “Zheng Zhi Wu Si” (“Selflessness/Altruism”) by Wong Chai Lok (1924-2022). Vincent Liu, JP, Director of Leisure & Cultural Services, admired the work with Virginia Wong, the artist’s daughter.
Whitestone Gallery, Hong Kong/ Taipei/ Tokyo, a pioneer in the Japanese art scene, displayed the refined aesthetics of its philosophy and vision with an exhibition of modern and contemporary Japanese art.
Tanya Baxter Contemporary, London/Hong Kong presented a well-received exhibition focusing on the School of London and Modern British artists. Seen here is a portrait of “Celia” by renowned British artist David Hockney (b. 1937).
“Convergence”, an exhibition inspired by the homes of famous fashion icons in France such as Chanel and Yves St Laurent, combined Imperial works of art and scholar’s objects presented by Maria Kiang Chinese Art, Hong Kong with contemporary design presented by 88 Gallery, Hong Kong.
Contemporary by Angela Li, Hong Kong, which promotes contemporary and avant-garde artists from China, Hong Kong and worldwide, exhibited stunning 3-D mixed media dioramas by Angela Yuen (b. 1991) depicting Hong Kong’s magnificent skyline.
Ben Brown Fine Arts, London/Hong Kong/ Palm Beach, was the first international gallery to open a space in Hong Kong in 2009. Showcased at Fine Art Asia 2022 were works by New York-based artist Ena Swansea (b. 1966).
Soluna Fine Art, Hong Kong, specialising in Asian fine art and objects with deep roots in South Korea, showcased the work of Korean artist Jeong Myoung-Jo (b. 1970) including “The Paradox of Beauty #22-01”.
Guests admired a monumental mixed media and LED work by young Hong Kong artist Lee Hong Wah (b. 1999), entitled “As Clean as It was Before”, presented by Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong in the public art area of Fine Art Asia 2022. Lee Hong Wah’s works reflect on the relationship between man and nature.
The Ink Society presented a Special Exhibition, “A Tribute to Yu Peng” which was a highlight of Fine Art Asia 2022.
From left: Lo Yan-yan, Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of Art; Andy Hei, Founder and Director, Fine Art Asia; David Pong Chun-yee, JP, Chairman of the Ink Society; Eve Tam Mei-yee, Deputy Director (Culture), Cultural Services Branch; Esa Leung Kit-ling, Assistant Director (Heritage and Museums), Cultural Services Branch; Susanna Lo, CEO, Fine Art Asia
Ming Gallery, Hong Kong and Wui Po Kok Antique Co. Ltd., Hong Kong, collaborated with Hana Art, a well-known Japanese ikebana school in Hong Kong, to organise a Special Exhibition, “The Art of Flowers”, celebrating Chinese traditional culture through the combined beauty of floral art and antiques.
Palais Royal Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong, which specialises in antique jewellery and objets de vertu, curated a special exhibition “Cartier: A Century of Jewels” for Fine Art Asia 2022, tracing the evolution of Cartier’s unique design journey from 1900 to 2000.
Lam’s Gallery, Hong Kong, exhibiting for the first time at the fair, presented an exhibition ““Yue Lè” (“The Joy of Music and Dance”) focusing on the significant role of music and dancing in ancient Chinese culture which peaked in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Fine Art Asia 2022 became the first art fair in the world to offer a Metaverse gaming experience with its Special Exhibition,
“Fine Art Asia x The Sandbox, Dawn of the Art Fair”. Visitors were greeted by different Sandbox game characters created with reference to centuries-old antiques.
The Special Exhibition, “Fine Art Asia x The Sandbox, Dawn of the Art Fair” brought a new dimension to art and ancient culture. Visitors enjoyed taking part in the games and travelling between reality and the Metaverse.
Boogie Woogie Photography, Hong Kong, founded in 2016 to promote photography in Asia, presented a wide range of works by Takeshi Shikama, Stephen King, Raymond Cauchetier, Felix Sze Chung Wong and Isabelle Boccon-Gibod.
Art Actually Gallery, Hong Kong, exhibiting for the first time at Fine Art Asia 2022, showcased works by artists from Singapore, Taipei, China and the USA.
Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong presented an exhibition “Landscapes through Time”, featuring eight Chinese artists working in different media and from different generations. In the foreground are sculptures “Resonance of Hearts: Interconnectedness 1 & 2” by Man Fung-Yi (b. 1968).
ART PERSPECTIVE Limited, Hong Kong specialises in Western Post-War and contemporary art. Visitors admired a watercolour “Untitled” dating from 1959 by the renowned French abstract painter, Georges Mathieu (1921 - 2012).
The Asian Art News Collection, Hong Kong, dating from 1991 when the magazine Asian Art News was launched, includes paintings, graphic art, drawings, sculpture, calligraphy, photography and ceramic works by artists from across Asia, as well as Australian and British artists.
Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong, founded in 2001, was the first gallery dedicated exclusively to contemporary Hong Kong art. Artists exhibited at this year’s fair included Bouie Choi Yuk-kuen, Chan Kwan-lok, Hung Fai, Hong Wah, Koon Wai-bong, Lam Yau-sum, Shum Kwan-yi and Wai Pong-yu.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Lee Shau Kee Library presented highlights of its collection of antique maps of China, including “China, Hong Kong”, an iconic and very rare map published in 1843, based on the first British survey of Hong Kong carried out by Sir Edward Belcher.
Dr Louis Ng, Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum, gave a well-attended lecture, “Palace Museum and Cultural Exchanges between China and the Rest of the World”, as part of the Academic Programme of Fine Art Asia 2022. HKPM was Education Partner of the fair.
The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong was established in 2018 with the aim of introducing Korean culture and heritage, and promoting cultural exchange. The Center provides a platform for artists from Korea and Hong Kong to collaborate.
Ink Creativity Association, Hong Kong is the name of renowned artist Wong Hau Kwei’s (b. 1946) studio in Hong Kong. Works exhibited included “The Setting Sun”, ink and colour on paper, painted in 2022.
Hong Kong Art School, Hong Kong, a division of the Hong Kong Arts Centre, has been an Education Partner of Fine Art Asia for many years. HKAS diploma and degree programmes include ceramics, painting, photography and sculpture. A range of works by students were exhibited at Fine Art Asia 2022.
Step Creation Gallery, Hong Kong showcased works by a range of international artists, including monumental portraits by Hom Nguyen (b. 1972), a French painter of Vietnamese origin who lives and works in Paris.
Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong, founded in 1999, is one of Hong Kong oldest contemporary art galleries, exhibiting artists from all over the world, including Paloma Castillo, Chow Chun Fai, Chui Pui Chee, June Ho, Kate Ouyang and Antonio Mak.
Tinny Art House, Hong Kong is an art investment advisory firm dedicated to helping collectors better understand the art market and start collecting as a pastime.
YEWN, Hong Kong, founded in 1995 by Dickon Yewn, is also a homonym for good fortune in Chinese. Auspicious concepts are central to Chinese philosophy and culture, and to YEWN’s high jewellery art, as seen in these jewelled butterflies from the “Dream & Reality” collection.
Yi · Project, Beijing, exhibiting for the first time at Fine Art Asia 2022, presented a solo exhibition of Lin Guocheng (b. 1979), a Chinese artist known for his amazing ink landscapes drawn with a modern pen.