Tag Archives: Asian art collectors

What is ahead for contemporary Asian art, 2012 and beyond? Part IV
Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

In this final installment of our ‘trends in contemporary art’ series, we look at how collectors are adapting to the era of information technology and increased interconnection.

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A different way to show art: art at home, art for guests – AHAlife
Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Collector Charles Riva and others open their homes to art lovers. In Asia, art collectors open local museums or display their collections online.

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Financial Times discerns new collector type from BRIC, Middle East
Posted on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Top auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s are putting together special sales in an effort to grab the attention of collectors from emerging markets, the Financial Times reports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sotheby’s Hong Kong sale results: Offering of Ullens Collection sets record for single-owner sale
Posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The controversial Ullens Collection went on sale at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong on 3 April, 2011. Part of the spring auction season, what did the sale contribute to the 2011 total?

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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 →


First Malaysian art auction nearly sells out – Art Radar interviews Henry Butcher president
Posted on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

For the last couple of years, the Malaysian art scene has been opening up to visitors. The 4th International Art Expo Malaysia, held at the end of October this year, attracted large numbers of visitors and buyers and the event has been instrumental in encouraging the Malaysian art market. While this expo is perhaps Malaysia’s best known international art event, the real story could be said to begin with Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers. Continue reading →


ART HK 10 reports strong sales figures, lists major artworks sold
Posted on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

ART HK ART FAIR SALES ARTWORKS LISTED Strong sales figures have been reported since the third Hong Kong art fair drew to a close in late May this year. Million dollar sales of artwork by Zhang Xiaogang and Damien Hirst, plus … Continue reading →