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Topic Archives: Fairs
Fine Art Asia 2011: Antique dealer dominance barrier or boon for contemporary art sellers?
Posted on Friday, October 14th, 2011
Art Radar reports from Asian Art Fair 2011 in Hong Kong. A heavy-weight when it comes to antiques and vintage jewellery, but the contemporary art section proved disappointing.
Chin Chih Yang’s roving projections challenge Art Taipei audience: video and interview
Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Art Radar interviews Chin Chih Yang on the multidisciplinary work be brought to Art Taipei 2011
What sold at Art Taipei 2011? Day 2 in pictures
Posted on Monday, August 29th, 2011
Art Taipei opened Saturday 28 August and closed two days later. Art Radar was in attendance on Sunday and we bring you works that we noticed had earned the red dot.
Disappearing art: Glass magazine reviews Art Fair Tokyo 2011
Posted on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Glass magazine has published a series of snappy yet in-depth reviews of what selected booths had to offer at Art Fair Tokyo 2011. Five galleries are highlighted.
What art fairs will contemporary galleries be heading to in 2011?
Posted on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
What art fairs will ART HK 11 galleries be heading to in 2011? Art Basel Miami Beach tops most lists but some Asian fairs also get a mention.
ART HK versus Art Stage Singapore: ART HK 11 dealers debate Asia’s top fair
Posted on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
In 2011, two art fairs have been battling it out for the title of top Asian show, namely ART HK and Art Stage Singapore. We ask galleries at ART HK 11 which has come out on top.
Art Basel takeover of ART HK: What did dealers at ART HK 11 say?
Posted on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
In this post we collect gallerist responses to the Art Basel buyout of ART HK. Will raise professionalism with the Asian art world or homogenise it? What do dealers think?
ART HK 11 top topics media round-up: Ai Weiwei, Gao Weigang, ASIA ONE and gallery sales
Posted on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Art Radar collects what journalists, critics, bloggers and Tweeters had to say on the top trends of ART HK 11: Ai Weiwei, Gao Weigang, ASIA ONE and gallery sales.
ART HK 11 Hong Kong art fair: Gallery sales – ART FUTURES and ASIA ONE sections
Posted on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
We move away from reporting on the “blue-chip” sales at ART HK 11 and take a closer look at what was happening in the new ASIA ONE and ART FUTURES sections of the fair.
ART HK 11 Hong Kong art fair: ART HK confirms 2012 edition to be held in May
Posted on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
In the latest press release from ART HK 11, sent out on 31 May 2011, organisers announce that the 2012 edition of the fair will be held in May rather than February.
ART HK 11 Hong Kong art fair: What did galleries bring to ART HK 11? Picture feast
Posted on Monday, May 30th, 2011
ART FAIRS HONG KONG CONTEMPORARY ARTWORK From work by seminal American pop artists like Andy Warhol to that of the emerging Asian artists represented in the fair’s ASIA ONE section, ART HK 11 seemed truly international. While we were out … Continue reading
ART HK 11 Hong Kong art fair: Mystery man behind Hong Kong art fair success – Charles Ross
Posted on Sunday, May 29th, 2011
We take a look at the man who is really responsible for the resounding success that is ART HK, a man with a special knack for single market event management.
Hong Kong art fair ART HK 11: First day fair impressions
Posted on Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Art Radar founder Kate Cary Evans, more than slightly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the 2011 edition of ART HK, reports on the alternative sections of the fair.
Hong Kong art fair ART HK 11: Past ART HK editions coverage – compare and contrast
Posted on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
We step back into time to take a look at (and list) all our coverage of past ART HK’s, from 2008 to the lead up to this week’s event.
Hong Kong art fair ART HK 11: Rolling media round-up [UPDATED 12 June 2011]
Posted on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
ART FAIR MEDIA COVERAGE ROUND-UP ART HK 11 is upon us and to make sure you stay on top of all that is going on, Art Radar Asia will be keeping a running list of the top stories published in … Continue reading
Art Basel has continents covered with ART HK buy-out – press release
Posted on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
We publish the press release announcing the sale of ART HK to MCH Group, the company that manages both Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach.
How does ART HK 11 250+ gallery sign-up compare with other fairs?
Posted on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
In it’s 2011 edition, ART HK has reported a gallery attendance of over 250, an enormous number for any fair. We compare this number with that of other fairs around the world.
Art Dubai’s aim of giving back to region realised? Media round-up
Posted on Thursday, March 24th, 2011
The fifth edition of West Asian art fair Art Dubai has came to a close in March 2011. What did the media report? International audience and art and connection-generating events.
ART HK Art Basel joining forces? Art Newspaper reports
Posted on Friday, February 18th, 2011
A collaboration between two major art fair players may give Asian art and art galleries more chance of hitting the international art market.
Can you sell big to first-time collectors? Indian Art Summit 2011 round-up
Posted on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Third Indian Art Summit proves Indian arts ability to attract big crowds, global art buyers and top-end galleries. But did everyone agree on its success?
Online VIP Art Fair disappoints: Is damage fatal?
Posted on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Guest writer Pippa Dennis on slow connections frustrating VIP Art Fair users, galleries demanding refunds, and global young collectors liking online medium.
Art Stage Singapore East-West balance praised
Posted on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
ART FAIRS SINGAPORE CONTEMPORARY ART EVENTS ASIAN ART MARKET With a total of 32,000 visitors – viewing work presented by 121 galleries from 26 countries – and some major sales, the inaugural edition of Art Stage Singapore seems to have proved … Continue reading
Galleries say debut Art Stage Singapore brings diversity ART HK lacks
Posted on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
ART FAIRS SINGAPORE CONTEMPORARY ART EVENTS Art Stage Singapore made its success debut at Marina Bay Sands last week. While attendees praised the fair’s diverse yet strongly Asian audience, initial sales have been reported as mixed. Art Radar was there, taking … Continue reading
Contemporary artist and artwork sneak preview from new entirely online VIP Art Fair
Posted on Saturday, January 8th, 2011
The experimental all-online VIP Art Fair is set to start on 22 January and in anticipation of the opening, the fair’s press department has sent around a quick sneak preview of artworks and artists. Of the twelve international galleries mentioned, two are from the Asian region. Continue reading
VIP Art Fair announces gallery and artist line-up: We list Asian participants
Posted on Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
The week-long VIP Art Fair is soon to debut its entirely online event and has released a list of participating galleries and artist highlights. Opening on Saturday 22 January, this unusual fair is free to browse through but offers special features to VIP ticket holders. We list the attending galleries and artist/artwork highlights as well as give readers an idea of what to expect if they participate. Continue reading
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Chinese affordable art fair AAC to launch Hong Kong edition
Adequate professional talent for China’s expanding arts infrastructure? The New York Times![ART HK 12: Rolling media round up [UPDATED 18 May 2012]](http://artradarjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Chu-Teh-Chun-313-1969Oil-on-canvas260-x-185cm-150x150.jpg)
ART HK 12: Rolling media round up [UPDATED 18 May 2012]
ART HK 12: What to do outside of the fair? Essential extra event list
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