NewsHong Kong
US-China trade war and protests bring uncertainty as Hong Kong auction houses head into busy autumn season
Sweeping demonstrations are putting people off buying art, but relations with the US are likely to have a greater long-term effect
NewsPolitics
Ai Weiwei: 'Hong Kong is on fire and the world is indifferent'
Chinese artist and activist’s team has been documenting the intensifying anti-government protests over the weekend
BlogIn the frame
Despite Brexit, Ai Weiwei has moved to the UK
NewsAi Weiwei
Puccini gets political: Ai Weiwei to direct opera in Rome about Hong Kong crisis
The Chinese artist will also design the sets and costumes for the production at the Teatro dell'Opera next year
NewsHong Kong
As crisis deepens, activists stage pro-democracy exhibition in Hong Kong
Show at WMA Space tells the “story of HongKongers” through protest ephemera
NewsHong Kong
Ai Weiwei sends research team to Hong Kong as demonstrations continue
Speaking to the BBC, Chinese dissident artist says West is unlikely to interfere and he has 'no trust in Britain at all'
NewsHong Kong
Hong Kong's cultural workers defy government pressure to hit streets in protest
Several thousand civil servants, including many from state-backed arts institutions, come out in support of ongoing pro-democracy protests
NewsHong Kong
Hong Kong’s art world unites as demonstrations gather momentum
The gallery community has encouraged strike action, with many closing to enable staff to join protests
NewsExhibitions
Making art history: Zeng Fanzhi organises first show on Cézanne, Morandi and Sanyu
Non-selling exhibition at Gagosian Hong Kong includes works from Asian private collections
NewsThree to see
Three exhibitions to see in Hong Kong this week
From Tishan Hsu's family photographs at Empty Gallery to a group show on violence set inside a former police station
BlogArt Basel in Hong Kong 2019
Art Basel in Hong Kong diary: Pharrell Williams, rainbow cakes and the Cat Olympics
Plus, painting under the influence of Viagra
NewsArt Basel in Hong Kong 2019
Brisk sales at satellite fair Art Central Hong Kong despite economic downturn
Upbeat mood at harbourfront fair despite a "recent slow market in the region," founder says
NewsArt Basel in Hong Kong 2019
Fair share: parity for Asia’s female artists gains ground at Art Basel in Hong Kong
While men still dominate the local market, there are signs of progress towards equality in Hong Kong this week
NewsPrizes
Shortlist for inaugural Sigg Prize announced
Six artists in line for Uli Sigg’s $64,000 Chinese contemporary art prize
NewsCensorship
Self-censorship on the rise as Hong Kong grows closer to China
Artists voice concern for Hong Kong’s artistic landscape amid so-called “mainlandification” of the SAR
PreviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2019
US-China tension creates buyer’s market in Hong Kong
Despite a burgeoning arts scene in the city, worries persist that the trade war and economic uncertainty could affect business at Art Basel in Hong Kong
PreviewExhibitions
Six exhibitions to see during Art Basel in Hong Kong
Escape fairtigue with gallery shows across the city, from Mary Corse and Louise Bourgeois to Tishan Hsu and Richard Lin
PreviewExhibitions
Overlooked, but not forgotten: Tishan Hsu presents first solo gallery show in over 20 years
His most recent works are on display at the gallery’s Grand Marine Center venue, while earlier pieces are on view at its stand at Art Basel Hong Kong
PreviewExhibitions
Society’s veiled gender violence laid bare in Hong Kong exhibition
This graphic show in the former police station Tai Kwun comes with age restrictions
FeatureStreet art
KAWS célèbre: street artist's first survey—and huge inflatable—make waves in Hong Kong
KAWS, aka Brian Donnelly, is now firmly in the mainstream art world
BlogIn the frame
Pop Art: George Michael’s YBA collection goes on the block
NewsArt market
Lévy Gorvy to launch Hong Kong headquarters next March
The firm's third gallery will oversee its Shanghai office as well as representatives in Taiwan and Korea
AnalysisArt market
Is Hong Kong 'the problem solver for the global art industry'? Fine Art Asia's director thinks so
Andy Hei says tax advantages and broad Asian clientele help keep city's edge of Mainland China—but he is not deterred from holding Beijing fair this month
News
Cao Fei gets double exposure with two exhibitions on home territory
Show at Hong Kong's Tai Kwun is artist's first major retrospective in greater China
News
Construction of Hong Kong's M+ Museum will not be delayed after main contractor fired
West Kowloon Cultural District terminated Hsin Chong's contract on the grounds of insolvency
NewsCopyright
French dealer awarded rights to Chinese artist T'ang Haywen's work
Paris court decision ends legal saga that began in 1991, when the artist died without an heir
NewsArt market
Zao Wou-Ki dominates Hong Kong auctions
Chinese-French Modern master continues to lead Chinese Modern art market
NewsOpenings
Hong Kong museums scene finally on the rise, as Central Police Station opens
Long-awaited Tai Kwun complex will give local artists a world-class exhibition space
NewsArt Basel Hong Kong 2018
Artists shortlisted for 2018 BMW Art Journey
Astha Butail, the winner of last year's prize, is previewing her upcoming project at Art Basel Hong Kong
InterviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
Collector's Eye: William Lim
The Hong Kong-based architect tells us what art he's bought and why
InterviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
Five minutes with... David Zwirner
Speaking in January ahead of his Hong Kong space's grand opening, the US and UK-based dealer explains the challenges and opportunities of the city
PreviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
Must-see shows during Art Basel Hong Kong
From Doug Aitken harnessing Instagram to Jennifer Guidi's work with sand, our picks of the city's top exhibitions
PreviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
Samson Young’s musical parlour soothes and disturbs in equal measure
The artist and musician is showing an expanded version of his Venice Biennale installation
PreviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
Spotlight on... H Queen's
We take a closer look at Hong Kong's shiny new gallery hub
FeatureArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
From Abramovic to Kapoor: how artists are making VR a reality
Pair are the latest big names to step into the sixth dimension, with their first works using VR tools on show at this year’s Art Basel Hong Kong fair
NewsArt Basel Hong Kong 2018
Secretive Myanmar to host touring Hong Kong contemporary show
The exhibition organised by Para Site will 'challenge preconceived notions about the region'
NewsArt Basel Hong Kong 2018
Arresting development: a peek at Hong Kong's Central Police Station
Long-awaited heritage and arts centre, Tai Kwun, is expected to open in May
InterviewArt Basel in Hong Kong 2018
Ai Weiwei: ‘I’m like a high-end refugee’
The artist talks about his refugee-orientated show in Hong Kong—and his plans for South America
AnalysisArt Basel Hong Kong 2018
How big is the Picasso 'brand' in China?
Sotheby’s tests the waters with first oil painting at auction in Hong Kong
NewsArt market
Art Basel in Hong Kong welcomes more mainland galleries
Dealers from across Asia are ramping up their presence, and around half of the projects in the Kabinett sector are by Asian artists
NewsArt fairs
Magnus Renfrew to launch new fair in Taipei
The founding director of Art Hong Kong, which was bought by Art Basel, returns with another venture in Asia
NewsArt market
Will new global galleries stifle competition in Hong Kong?
Opportunity knocks, but there is a risk that it will deliver a blow to local artists and gallerists
NewsArt market
David Zwirner on opening his 'second wave' Hong Kong gallery
New York dealer credits first generation of overseas galleries with creating audience for Western art, but will not show Asian artists 'right off the bat'
NewsArt market
Pace reveals details of its new Hong Kong space
Yoshitomo Nara show to inaugurate the new gallery during the week of Art Basel in Hong Kong
BlogIn the frame
Art advisors bring Middle Eastern masters to Hong Kong
NewsArt market
Record breaking Chinese brush washer points to demand for Song ceramics in Hong Kong
At HK$294.3m, the Ru ware piece set a record for a Chinese ceramic at Sotheby's during Hong Kong's busy autumn auction and fair series
NewsArt market
Fine Art Asia's diverse offering, from gold deities to gelatin silver prints
The 12th Fine Art Asia fair will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30 September-3 October
NewsHauser & Wirth
Hauser & Wirth to open Hong Kong gallery next spring
Swiss dealers will occupy a space in the new H Queens development, as well as establishing offices in Shanghai and Beijing
NewsCultural policy
West Kowloon Cultural District gets its fourth chief executive
Duncan Pescod takes charge of Hong Kong’s vast new arts district
CommentHong Kong
Hong Kong demonstrations are driven by creative spirit
The city's artistic response to the political unrest proves that the best work often comes at times of crisis
Vivienne Chow