The mainland Chinese organisers behind ART021 Shanghai and JINGART in Beijing are bringing ART021 to Hong Kong. The inaugural edition will run from August 28 to September 8 with an extended programme spanning four venues. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the fair, including dates, venues, and programming.
ART021 GROUP — founded by Kylie Ying, Bao Yifeng, and David Chau — has been working hard for more than a decade. The company first created ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair in 2013 to major success. Afterwards, it launched JINGART in Beijing and the DnA SHENZHEN Design and Art Fair in 2018 and 2021 respectively. Now, the group is expanding beyond the mainland and into Hong Kong for the first time.
ART021 Hong Kong aims to bring a new vision and a new model of art fairs. Instead of the standard way of hosting art fairs, the organisers are collaborating with iconic art venues across Hong Kong to present its five distinctive sections of programmes. Over 70 galleries and projects from 13 countries and regions will participate in the Fair.
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ART021 Hong Kong: Dates, venues, and programming
The Fair was initially planned to go live in July, but now it has been pushed back to allow for more extensive programming. Now, the Fair will run from August 28 to September 8 across four different venues, each with its own programme.
GALLERIES Section — August 29 to September 1 @ Phillips Asia Headquarters
From August 29 to September 1, the Phillips Asia Headquarters in the WKCDA Tower will host the GALLERIES Section. Forty galleries will take over two floors at the auction house to showcase their artworks. Expect contemporary paintings, ink paintings, sculptures, installations, and digital artworks.
While you’re there, be sure to check out the Special Projects, featuring large-scale artworks by galleries David Zwirner, Chantal Crousel, Mennour, and Pilar Corrias. Amir H. Fallah will also present his solo exhibition together with Gallery All. Another highlight from the GALLERIES Section is One Thousand and One Nights, a curatorial project inspired by Middle Eastern folktales. The project will highlight West Asian galleries and artists, a first in Hong Kong.
In this section, you’ll also find the Sun Life Pavilion, presented by the title sponsor of the fair, Sun Life. The space features original works by renowned local artists. Visitors can admire the city’s past, present, and future through the artworks. Participating artists include the late Tsang Tsou-choi, also known as the “King of Kowloon,” as well as Kristopher Ho, who recently took part in HKwalls 2024.
VIDEOS Section — August 29 to September 1 @ Asia Society Hong Kong Centre
Also running from August 29 to September 1, the VIDEOS Section will present at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. Visitors can enjoy contemporary visual art, which is continuously evolving. The section includes a range of works, from experimental pieces by emerging talents to museum-level artworks by renowned artists. Participating galleries include A Thousand Plateaus Art Space, Axel Vervoordt, LIN & LIN Gallery, and more. The screening schedule and ticketing details will be announced at a later date.
EXPANSION Section — August 29 to September 1 @ Fringe Club
The iconic Fringe Club will also be joining in on ART021 HONG KONG to host the EXPANSION Section from August 29 to September 1. Here, you’ll find more experimental works as well as special exhibitions, live performances, forums, and other activities. There will also be activities where visitors can interact with local urban landmarks. Stay tuned for more details on the special exhibitions and events hosted onsite.
SCULPTURE Section — August 28 to September 8 @ Victoria Park and Fringe Club
ART021 Hong Kong will also reach the outdoors. From August 28 to September 8, visitors can admire a public art group exhibition free of charge. On the central lawn of Victoria Park and the rooftop of the Fringe Club, you’ll find works by acclaimed artists Robert Indiana (Pace Gallery), Camille Henrot (Mennour), Xu Chen (MadeIn Gallery), and more. Immerse yourself in the journey with art and nature side-by-side.
GBA ART WEEK — August 28 to September 8
The contemporary art fair will go beyond Hong Kong and host GBA ART WEEK. Galleries, art museums, and institutions in the Guangdong — Hong Kong — Macao Greater Bay Area can participate and connect with each other. Through this network, participants can work together to promote the local art community and art market. Participating institutions and galleries include CHAT, Asia Art Archives, Hong Kong Arts Centre, and more. The full schedule of gallery exhibitions from August 29 to September 8 will be listed on the ART021 Hong Kong official website.
Ticketing details for ART021 Hong Kong
Tickets for the GALLERIES and EXPANSION Sections are available online. From now until August 27, enjoy a discounted price for early bird tickets. Early bird tickets for adults cost HK$180, while early bird tickets for students cost HK$90. During the duration of the event (August 28 to September 1), standard admission tickets are available at HK$300 and HK$150 for adults and students respectively.
Each ticket provides admission into the GALLERIES and EXPANSION Sections once per location. You can use the ticket to visit the two Sections on the same or different days. Take note that student ticket holders will be asked to enter their student ID numbers and present their physical student ID for verification.
Ticketing for the VIDEOS Section is separate and will be announced soon. As mentioned above, the SCULPTURE Section is open to the public free of charge.
ART021 Hong Kong
August 28 — September 8
Phillips Asia Headquarters, 8 Austin Rd W, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon
Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Dr, Admiralty
Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central
Victoria Park, 1 Hing Fat St, Causeway Bay
Hero image: Liu Wa, Messenger of the Sea, 2023, Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist and Madein Gallery.
Featured image: Haegue Yang, Angular Evergreen Climber Habitat, 2022. Courtesy of the artist and Chantal Crousel.
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An Indonesian enamoured with the sights of Hong Kong, Jo is a curious spirit who loves telling stories with a focus on Art, People, and F&B. After work, you'll find Jo knitting, dabbling in gaming, and looking for where to eat next.
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