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Tag Archives: White Cube
India Art Fair 2012: For international galleries, India focus among emerging economies
Posted on Monday, February 6th, 2012
A round-up of the India Art Fair which ended on 29 January 2012. Art Radar finds out what the overall reception of the fair was this time around.
Hong Kong Contemporary: Hotel art fair to piggyback ART HK 12
Posted on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Art Radar looks into Hong Kong Contemporary, a hotel art fair that will run concurrently with ART HK 12 in an effort to draw international collectors and visitors.
What is ahead for contemporary Asian art, 2012 and beyond? Part II
Posted on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The past decade has seen galleries expand, both in their reach and roles. Just how are they responding to the challenges of a globalised world? We explore in the second post in our 2012 and beyond art trend series.
Must-know global art trends from 6 art professionals – The Miami Herald
Posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The Miami Herald questioned six art professionals on their views on global art trends. We summarise the main points from the article and supplement them with thoughts of our own.
What motivates billionaire collector Victor Pinchuk? The Art Newspaper
Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
An article in The Art Newspaper sheds light on the motivations of Ukrainian super-collector Victor Pinchuk. Art Radar sums up highlights from the original piece.
Hong Kong home for top-shelf White Cube art
Posted on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
White Cube is the latest in a string of international contemporary art interests moving into Hong Kong, hoping to take advantage of China’s growing taste for art collection.
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.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking art from East or West? Top art professionals debate at Saatchi
Posted on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Art enthusiasts and those at the top of the art profession gathered on 11 November at The Saatchi Gallery to witness “The Most Ground Breaking Contemporary Art is from the East”. This debate, organised by Intelligence Squared, a global forum for live debate that is dedicated to producing knowledge through contest, explored the growth of Eastern economies and its effect on the globalised art market. And sitting among the audience was Art Radar, armed with a tape recorder and notepad, busy getting the information we pass onto you now.
Art world big boys attend second Abu Dhabi art
Posted on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Abu Dhabi Art, a fair now in it’s second year, has quickly “come of age” reports Abu Dhabi-focussed English-language paper The National. Attracting big name artists, museum-quality artworks and playing host to representatives from the world’s major galleries, the fair has placed “itself squarely on the world art map and [is] making its presence felt.” Continue reading
Fad or innovation? First ever entirely online art fair to launch next year
Posted on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
ART EVENTS PROMOTING CONTEMPORARY ART ART SALES ART FAIRS ONLINE Art Radar Asia was recently sent information on an event new to the art promotion circuit – VIP Art Fair is the first fair to be run entirely online. The event … Continue reading
World's top collectors and art professionals attend ART HK: a testament to fair's growing importance
Posted on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
ART HK 10 HONG KONG ART FAIR ART COLLECTORS ART MARKET ART HK 10 was reportedly more festive than the ’09 edition due to its increasing ability to attract more high-profile and experienced collectors and curators from round the world, … 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
‘Guerilla’ gallerist on introducing Banksy to Asia, art atmosphere in Hong Kong- interview
Posted on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
HONG KONG ART MARKET Two year old gallery Fabrik, known for its unique guerilla exhibitions and for bringing Western iconic artists to Asia, sets up permanent home in Hong Kong. The Fabrik Contemporary Art Gallery is young in Hong Kong, … Continue reading
Art industry elite meet at inaugural Abu Dhabi Art fair
Posted on Monday, December 21st, 2009
ART FAIRS The inaugural Abu Dhabi Art fair opened to much fanfare on November 19th. The government-run Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) organized the fair, along with the area’s new cultural district on Saadiyat Island. In attendance at the … Continue reading
Why do critics like Zhang Huan but not his show? Live pigs installation at White Cube 2009 – review roundup
Posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
CHINESE ANIMAL INSTALLATION ART REVIEW Zhang Huan is known for his performance acts of physical and psychological endurance. This time, however, he left that act up to a couple of pigs. Zhang Huan’s first show at White Cube Zhang’s first exhibition … Continue reading



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