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Asia Art Forum Hong Kong is proud to announce a dynamic series of lectures on Asian Contemporary Art featuring respected members of the Asian contemporary art world. Focusing on the emergence and historical development of contemporary art from China, Japan and Southeast Asia, as well as issues pertaining to the Asian art market and the collection of art, the course provides a unique opportunity for anyone seeking an in depth understanding and knowledge of these emerging areas of art history. The exclusivity of the Forum enables and encourages the exchange of ideas between guest lectures and participants providing a singular opportunity for art professionals, collectors and enthusiasts with an interest in these burgeoning regions currently driving a major transformation of the international art world.
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Sulu Stories: The Landmark 2005 Digital print on Kodak Professional Paper, edition 6/8 61 x 183 cm |
Huang Yan, 2007 Images courtesy of the artists |
Zhou Tehai, 2008 Images courtesy of the artists |
Liu Jianhua, 2000 Images courtesy of the artists |
Programme to include:
Taking 1979 as the starting point, Philip Tinari will present a critical analysis of this dynamic and fast changing period of Chinese art history. The talk will move forward chronologically focusing on key movements, specific groups and significant exhibitions that form the backbone of the rise of contemporary Chinese art. Japan’s art history is deeply embedded in traditional culture and yet absorbed the influences of western modernism and post modernism without losing its identity. The result is a unique artistic expression which has gone on to influcence artists in the west – and never more so than now with the advent of Manga, Anime and video games. This talk will examine the burgeoning contemporary art from this region, looking at why this previously undervalued art has recently captured the world’s attention creating fresh and exciting opportunities for Japan’s artists and art world. Some of the most interesting and unexpected triumphs at auction and art fairs over the last the last few years has been sparked by artists working in this region. Adeline Ooi will seek to unpick the rich and diverse art histories emerging from this area, focusing on key artists and movements. Jeremy Wingfield, Phillips de Pury’s China specialist, will be providing essential background and up to date information on the dynamic Asian Art Market. His candid approach will deliver invalueable insight into the current situation, with special focus on the fresh opportunities available to collectors, institutions and art professionals. Ideas pertaining to the collection of art will be introduced by art advisor and auctioneer Jehan Chu. Insider information on themes such as how to start collecting, choosing a focus and navigating the art world will be laid out and discussed. |
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Philip Tinari is a writer and curator based in Beijing. He is Contributing Editor of Artforum, and founding editor of artforum, the magazine's Chinese-language website. His writings have appeared in publications including The New York Times Magazine, Parkett, The Wall Street Journal Newspaper, and the Chinese journal Dushu, as well as exhibition catalogues for museums including the Guggenheim and the Serpentine Gallery. He is China Advisor to Art Basel. In 2007, he founded Office for Discourse Engineering, an editorial studio focused on publishing and translation related to Chinese contemporary art. |
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Adeline Ooi is a curator and arts writer based in Kuala Lumpur. Since 2003 Adeline has worked on a number of regional projects with institutions and galleries in Southeast Asia either as curator, writer, project manager and/or consultant, focusing mainly on Indonesian and Filipino contemporary art. In 2008 she co-founded RogueArt, an art consultancy group specializing in art projects, exhibitions, collections and publications across Southeast Asia. She is currently on the Board of Director’s at Silverlens Foundation in Manila (Philippines) and is a regular advisor/collaborator with Indonesian Visual Arts Archive (IVAA) in Yogyakarta (Indonesia). |
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Reiko Tsubaki is a curator and writer based in Tokyo, working at Mori Art Museum since 2002. Her curating projects include MAM project 007, Saskia Olde Wolbers. Most recently Reiko curated the Japanese section for Best of Discovery, Sh Contemporary 2008 and Agnes B in Gion, 2004. She has a Master’s degree from Kyoto University and DEA of Paris-1 (Pantheon-Sorbonne), and is fluent in French and English. |
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Jeremy Wingfield is a Contemporary Art Specialist for Phillips de Pury & Co. He lives and works in Beijing. From 2002 to 2006 he directed the CourtYard Gallery in Beijing. Before coming to Phillips, Jeremy operated in Beijing as a private dealer and collaborated with Chinese artists on special projects while helping collectors outside of China to sell to Chinese buyers. Mr. Wingfield has a bachelor’s degree in Art History from Reed College and speaks Chinese fluently. |
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Jehan Chu is an Art Advisor and Auctioneer based in Hong Kong. He started his career at Sotheby’s Auction House before leaving in 2008 to work with individual and corporate collectors. Jehan currently sits on the Board of Directors of Para/Site Art Space, a leading non-profit art exhibition space in Hong Kong, and is a regular columnist for Time Out on collecting art. |
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