Monthly Archives: November 2009

Sound art, trickery and time – interview Hong Kong new media artist Chilai Howard Cheng

HONG KONG ART Chilai Howard Cheng, an ambitious young artist in his early twenties, draws attention to his video exhibition Stiffen Water at Para/Site Central, Hanart TZ Gallery in Hong Kong (5 Sep – 30 Oct). A fresh graduate of School … Continue reading

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Contemporary art market in Asia now bigger than US for first time says Artprice

ASIAN ART MARKET For the first time ever, the total auction revenue from “contemporary art in Asia” is greater than the total of the United States artprice reports. The statistics are collected from a 12-month period spanning from July 2008 … Continue reading

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Singapore Museum Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO SINGAPORE’S CULTURAL TREASURES Singapore is home to a diverse offering of heritage attractions ranging from arts, history, culture, lifestyle, science, to healthcare. According to the Renaissance City Plan III developed by the National Heritage Board, as … Continue reading

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Art loans can offer liquidity to your collection

ART LENDING INDUSTRY: ARTTACTIC PODCAST REVIEW On October 13th, ArtTactic published there latest edition of the ongoing podcast series dedicated to art market topics. The new podcast titled “Art Lending Industry“ is an interview with Andrew Rose, the president of … Continue reading

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Christies in Dubai sets record for most pricey Arab artwork

CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EASTERN ART A Christies auction in Dubai set a new record for the price of a contemporary Arab artwork, fetching $662,500 for a double calligraphy piece by Egyptian artist Ahmed Mustafa titled “Remembrance and Gratitude.” Matoob Business reports Mustafa already held … Continue reading

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