2017.03.18 Sat, by
ART CENTRAL RETURNS TO HONG KONG | 21-25 MARCH 2017

[Press Release]

Returning to the Central Harbourfront 21-25 March 2017 [VIP Preview & First Night 20 March], Art Central, now in its third edition, is recognised as a place of discovery and a platform for quality artworks from established names to be exhibited alongside cutting-edge works by emerging artists. The Fair is one of the most anticipated events on Hong Kong’s cultural calendar welcoming over 32,000 international collectors curators and art enthusiasts to its 2016 edition, adding a fresh new style to Hong Kong Art Week and firmly establishing itself as an unmissable art event.

Art Central will feature over 100 international galleries across its Central and Rise sectors, strongly rooted in the region, 75% of galleries will hail from the Asia-Pacific, presenting works of exceptional quality ranging from ink, textile arts, photography, new media, to street art. Recognised as an unparalled platform for experimentation and discussion, Art Central proudly returns with a strong identity for pushing boundaries and fostering experimentation in contemporary art.

To complement the strong gallery line up Art Central also presents a highly anticipated programme featuring engaging talks and panel discussions, ambitious large scale installations, new media works and the Fair’s first ever dedicated performance programme.

Art Central 2016

Art Central 2016

Martin Roemers, “Karachi”, 2011 (courtesy the artist and Anastasia, photo, New York)

Martin Roemers, “Karachi”, 2011 (courtesy the artist and Anastasia, photo, New York)

Hasanul Isyraf Idris, “Parallax Bath”, pencil, color pencil, ink and watercolor, 91.5cm x 61cm, , 2016 (Courtesy the artist and Richard Koh Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur)

Hasanul Isyraf Idris, “Parallax Bath”, pencil, color pencil, ink and watercolor, 91.5cm x 61cm, , 2016 (Courtesy the artist and Richard Koh Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur)

YunKyung Jeong, “Invitation Forming III”,acrylic&pencil on unprimed canvas, 160x130cm, 2016

YunKyung Jeong, “Invitation Forming III”,acrylic&pencil on unprimed canvas, 160x130cm, 2016

Gallery Hyundai, Lee Kun-Yong, “The Method of Drawing 76-1-78”, oil based marker pen on wood, 168.5x91.2cm, 1978 (courtesy the artist and Gallery Hyundai, Seoul)

Gallery Hyundai, Lee Kun-Yong, “The Method of Drawing 76-1-78”, oil based marker pen on wood, 168.5×91.2cm, 1978 (courtesy the artist and Gallery Hyundai, Seoul)

 

VIP ACCESS
Art Basel and Art Central VIP cardholders receive unlimited access to the fair including the invitation-only VIP Preview on Monday 20 March, 3pm-5pm

TICKETS
FIRST NIGHT: Monday 20 March, 5pm-9pm HK$500

GENERAL ENTRY: Book two weekday tickets in advance and save, as well as enjoy fast-track entry to the fair for HK$330.