How has Asia’s art landscape changed now the region is restriction-free? How should you start a collection? And can Asia regain its status as a vibrant international art hub? To answer these and other questions ahead of Art Basel Hong Kong 2024, we turn to the experts: Alexie Glass-Kantor, Curator for Encounters, Art Basel in Hong Kong; Li Zhenhua, Curator for film, Art Basel Hong Kong; Xue Tan, Senior Curator at Tai Kwun; Shasha Tittmann, Director of Lehmann Maupin; Elaine Kwok, Hauser & Wirth’s Managing Partner in Asia; Patrick Sun, the Founder and Executive director of the Sunpride Foundation for Hong Kong, Taipei, and Bangkok; Leo Xu, Senior Director of David Zwirner in Hong Kong; and Wendy Xu, White Cube’s General Manager for Asia.
What do you think are some of the big market trends for 2024?
WENDY XU: 2024 will be the year for Asia to have its moment after being separated from the world during the COVID-19 restrictions. The South Korean market will continue to flourish, given the number of international galleries now open there, including our own space, which opened in September 2023. M+ hosted a big event last year during Frieze Seoul and K11 Art Foundation is also opening a space in Seoul. Asian diaspora artists will have their moment this year in major international institutions outside of Asia, and likewise, international artists will have some major shows at Asian institutions. There’ll also be more innovative public art programmes in the region.
This story is from the March 2024 edition of Prestige Malaysia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2024 edition of Prestige Malaysia.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THE ART OF THE GRAIN
Awarded the title of Master Blender for the fifth year in a row, Stephanie McLeod's meteoric success in the whisky industry has opened doors for women keen to study the art of the grain.
VIEW BEYOND THE RACES
For Richard Mille, life in the fast lane is more than just performance-driven machines, it's a profound appreciation for excellence in various forms.
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Discover the driving forces behind Bulgari's success with Regional Managing Director Jeffrey Hang, as he shares his perspectives on the brand's philosophy and direction.
CHRONO CHRONICLES
In this month's watch world round-up, we take a closer look at some slender watchmaking, pop culture phenomena, and a new dial on an old favourite.
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO
With Master Perfumer Aurelien Guichard in the driver's seat for the Burberry Hero Parfum and Adam Driver as the face, how can the scent be anything but memorable?
DANCING TO HER OWN TUNE
Ballerina Marion Barbeau perfectly distills the elegance of Roger Vivier's latest collection.
A MIGHTY ROAR
PRESTIGE gets up close and person with artist Jacky Tsai on his recent collaboration with Shanghai Tang, Auspicious Dragon, merging modern style with Chinese heritage, celebrating art and fashion.
SUMMER CODED
Get inspired by these diverse array of trends, with these latest fashion picks for April and rejuvenate your wardrobe.
THE BEAT GOES ON
Face of the Malaysian music scene in the '90s, Dato' Sheila Majid, shares her memories as Queen of Jazz-as her daughter, Kayda Aziz, steps out of the shadow into her own limelight.
BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL
An extremely rare flower lies at the heart of Clarins' most luxurious and restorative face cream to date, promising a complexion that's softer, firmer, and more luminous.
