Art Central Hong Kong 2024

Central Harbourfront 11 Chater Road, Central

WHO Various artists WHAT Founded in 2015, Art Central showcases the next generation of talent from Asia’s most innovative galleries alongside distinguished artists from around the world. It has established itself as an international platform for pushing boundaries in contemporary art and experimentation, and is recognised as a place of discovery for seasoned collectors and…

Sotheby’s HK Spring Auction Preview 2024

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHO Various artists WHAT The Sotheby’s spring auction preview presents the very best across the categories of fine art and luxury, with 20 auctions lined up. These include Chinese ceramics and paintings, modern and contemporary art, jewellery, wines and spirits, and even fashion items. On 5 April, while 'The Now' evening auction offers exciting, cutting-edge…

Hernan Bas: The First and the Last

Perrotin Paris - Turenne 76 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The well-known Miami-based American artist’s 6th solo exhibition draws inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Step into a darkly humourous world, where the absurd meets the divine and where the roles of winners and losers are reversed. Following the exhibition, ‘The Conceptualists’, at the Bass Museum in Miami, the artist wanted to…

Gwen O’Neil: Over the Ridges and through the Passes

Almine Rech Paris - Turenne 64 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The Los Angeles-based abstract painter is known for works that invoke the rhythms of the natural world. This first exhibition features a series of new paintings inspired by the dramatic environment of southern California. The artist employs a technique reminiscent of pointillism, using individual daubs of paint to create pulsating compositions. The works draw…

Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2024

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT The 11th Edition of the Affordable Art Fair returns at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With a plethora of local tastes and international curation with over 18 different countries, the fun-filled event promises to delight novice and seasoned collectors alike. Get your tickets here. Opening Hours: VIP Preview (by invitation only) Thursday…

HSIAO CHIN: From Eternal Garden to the Bright Side

3812 Gallery 26/F Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central

WHAT This memorial exhibition pays homage to the life and artistic brilliance of the Chinese painter, delving into the transformative period of the 1990s that represented the pinnacle of his artistic development. The exhibition showcases a collection of works that eloquently depict his profound journey from grief and loss to personal salvation and enlightenment. Through…

LAURENT MARTIN ‘LO’: Celestial Equilibrium

10 Chancery Lane Gallery G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, Central

WHAT The French sculptor skillfully manipulates bamboo to create sculptures that exude an otherworldly grace. Drawing inspiration from the Universe itself, Lo's profound understanding of bamboo's qualities and his exploration of tension, balance, and movement culminate in visually captivating and conceptually rich artworks. Coinciding with The French May, this exhibition invites viewers on a sensory…

Alex Katz: 60 Years of Printmaking

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Pantin 69 Avenue du Général Leclerc, Paris

WHAT The renowned American artist (b.1927) is known for his unique approach to contemporary representational painting, developed during the height of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibition features evocative early landscapes and recent monumental portraits rendered in striking monochrome. The presentation at the gallery’s Pantin venue is the first dedicated to the artist’s printmaking practice, showcasing prints…

Sean Scully: Carbon and Air

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Marais 7 Rue Debelleyme, Paris

WHAT The renowned Irish-born American artist (b.1945) works have significantly shaped contemporary abstraction. The exhibition spans rare figurative works and highlights the evolution of some of the artist’s best-known abstract series. Fusing European painting traditions with the distinct character of American abstraction, his pieces combine painterly drama with visual delicacy. Often structured around stripes or…

Robert Couturier: Silhouettes

Dina Vierny 36 rue Jacob, Paris

WHAT The exhibition presents the works of one of the most significant post-war sculptors, alongside contemporaries such as Alberto Giacometti and Germaine Richier. Curated by Claire Maingon and Thierry Dufrêne, the exhibition explores the theme of the silhouette in the French architect and decorator's art. Artist's sculptures are known for their balance between figurative invention…

JANINE ANTONI: In my holding

Rossi & Rossi 11/F M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen

WHAT The Bahamian artist is renowned for her groundbreaking performance works, which utilise her body as a conduit, tool, and anchor for conveying profound meaning. Through her early artistic methods, involving the transformation of materials such as chocolate and soap through daily rituals (bathing, eating, sleeping), she draws attention to the significance of the creative…

Christie’s HK Spring Auction Preview 2024

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai

WHAT Meticulously curated by Christie’s world-class specialists, the auctions span 20th and 21st century art, Chinese ceramics and works of art, and Chinese paintings, alongside an exquisite array of luxury including jewellery, watches, handbags, and wine. Christie's '20th and 21st Century Art Evening Sales' showcase a remarkable collection of iconic works that represent pivotal periods…

Thomas Struth: Nature and Politics

Marian Goodman 79 & 66 Rue du Temple, Paris

WHAT The German photographer (b.1954) is best known for his Museum Photographs series, black and white photographs ofthe streets of Düsseldorf and New York taken in the 1970s, and his family photographs series. The exhibition includes photographs taken at CERN and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, which include large-scale panoramic photographs of…

Yuki Kimura: Time Paradox

Galerie Chantal Crousel 10 Rue Charlot, Paris

WHAT The Kyoto-based artist (b.1971) is known for installation works based on photographs from varied sources, exploring themes of time and dimension in relation to present spaces. The artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery features new sculptures composed of multiplied everyday objects, where they are brought to life through a subtle interplay of light…

JR: Dans La Lumière

Perrotin Paris - Turenne 76 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The 4th solo exhibition of the French photographer and street artist at the gallery showcases recent artworks inspired by the CHIROPTERA project — a unique ballet performance created in collaboration with Damien Jalet and Thomas Bangalter for the Opéra de Paris. This exhibition features a series of works including photographic transfers, black ink on…

Irving Penn: Edge of Beauty

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Marais 7 Rue Debelleyme, Paris

WHAT The exhibition features a curated selection of works by the late American photographer and artist (1917-2009). It features photographs by Tom Pecheux, renowned make-up artist and global beauty director for YSL Beauty. The exhibition includes both artist's famous and lesser-known works, exploring the complexities and darker aspects of beauty. WHY The exhibition encourages viewers…