The 2022 Sotheby's Hong Kong Autumn Auction officially kicks off, bringing a series of art masterpieces from the 20th and 21st centuries. The total estimated value of the auction items is as high as 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars, attracting widespread attention throughout the city. Let's take a look at the featured auction items this season!
The artist drew inspiration from his favorite childhood show, "Sesame Street," and transformed several iconic characters with his signature googly eyes and a humorous artistic style.
One of the representative figures of Japanese pop surrealism - Yosuke Ueno is known for his whimsical images in the trendy art scene. Recently, he collaborated with his magical characters to come to Gallery Ascend, bringing his first exhibition in Hong Kong!
Last year, the artist launched their first work that combines virtual and physical elements, "Human No. 1," and set a record-breaking billion-dollar transaction at an auction, making people even more eager to see the charm of the work. Recently, M+ announced that they will exhibit this generative digital sculpture in December!
Hong Kong Gao Gu Xuan brings nine wonderful works created by artists from the 1870s to the 1910s, covering Impressionist landscape paintings and female figure works, to delight Hong Kong art enthusiasts!
"The term 'social anxiety' has become increasingly common among the younger generation in recent years. It is mostly used by introverted individuals or those who are slow to warm up to others, to self-deprecatingly acknowledge their lack of skill or even fear of social interaction. Artist Wang Jinbo depicts sparkling golden lights on the canvas, concealing the inner emotions of insecurity during social interactions."
Returning to Hong Kong after a two-year hiatus, the artist will bring her new series "Canglang Journal" as well as several series of works created over the past decade. These works showcase Yoon Soo-jin's ongoing interest in transformative materials, with the majority of them making their debut in Hong Kong for the first time!
This year's event is themed "Design Together," aiming to promote collective participation and have the exhibition echo people's voices. Some of the exhibits will collect data on the public's thoughts, behaviors, habits, etc., and then reflect them in artistic works, allowing every viewer to become a creator!
Last week, some Ukrainian people discovered multiple graffiti works on the streets that closely resemble the style of the British graffiti master Banksy, leading many to speculate whether they are indeed authentic works of the artist.
Surrounded by colorful walls and artistically designed wallpaper patterns, these "corner paintings" seem to be questioning our inner selves and our spiritual space.
Paper may seem plain and ordinary, but with its incredible malleability, it can be transformed into completely different works of art with just the touch or color of an artist's hand.
Renowned photographer Ho Fan captured the life of old Hong Kong in black and white photos. Through his lens, the people on the streets hustled for their livelihood, and the spirit of the underdogs striving to survive remains profound. Today, his works left in the photography world still serve as precious cultural symbols of Hong Kong.
Marie's artwork combines formal aesthetics and personal experiences, leading viewers on a journey of self-awareness.
In November, Lévy Gorvy brings the first Asian exhibition of African-American interdisciplinary artist Derrick Adams to local audiences. This time, the artist presents 7 brand new paintings, using his usual collage, fragmentation, and formal synthesis techniques to create images of black joy!
Can intangible brain thoughts be transformed into tangible works of art through technology? Let's take a look at new media artist Mo Ben's latest blockchain art piece based on brain neurology design!
Some say she is a genius, some say she is crazy, but in any successful artist, who is not creating with a kind of almost crazy obsession?
This exhibition brings together 28 international contemporary artists from around the world, along with 2 emerging artists from Taiwan, showcasing a total of 30 original artworks including paintings and sculptures. It will make a comeback in the autumn and winter fashion trends this December, sparking a Mickey Mouse craze!
The highlight of this exhibition is Leoz Wemg's new series "Little Forest Elves". This series is based on the artist's two daughters, and through the companionship of imaginary friends, it dispels loneliness and provides solace to the soul.
Antonio enjoys the slow process of developing photos in the darkroom, as if time stands still, turning black and white into another form of eternity.
As one of the leaders in the global gallery industry, it is not easy to be chosen as an artist under their umbrella. In May of this year, Gagosian announced their newest representation, the 90s artist Anna Weyant, propelling this 27-year-old artist into a sought-after figure for art collectors.
