The results are a far cry from Christie's glittering sale of
Asian contemporary artwork in Hong Kong in May, which broke numerous records for Chinese, Japanese and Korean artists, with Zeng Fanzhi's «Mask Series 1996 No. 6» fetching US$ 9.7 million, the most expensive
Asian contemporary artwork sold at auction.
Not exact matches
Offers an overview of major European paintings, sculptures and textiles; the collection includes European and decorative
artwork, as well as American,
Asian and
contemporary art.
Hand - picked
Asian and tribal artifacts, stunning
contemporary artwork and delightfully soft furnishings create an inspiring sense of the exotic location.
On the walls hang original
artworks from Art Projects International, which deals in
contemporary Asian artists.
From the Chinese photographers of the gold rush to
contemporary video artists, men and women of
Asian descent have produced a rich, diverse body of
artwork.
Comprising over 50 lots, highlights include 20th Century Western paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring; important
artworks by
Asian artists Yoshitomo Nara, Yayoi Kusama, Zeng Fanzhi and Zao Wou - ki; and pieces by celebrated
contemporary international figures Anish Kapoor, Adrian Ghenie and Michaël Borremans.
As one of the most influential
contemporary installation artist, Liu was commissioned by Society for
Asian Art to create a giant installation
artwork consisting of 3000 pieces of ceramics for the 50th years anniversary of the museum.
The artist engaged DSM Solutions, a young Singaporean creative collective, to stage a «
Contemporary Southeast Asia Art Exhibition - Themed Event» and prototype props that could stand in for Southeast
Asian artworks.
In addition to important pieces of
Asian, African, Oceanic and Native American art, already areas of depth in SAM's holdings, the gifts encompass modern and
contemporary artworks that any museum in America would covet, such as Richard Serra's colossal five - part «Wake» (2004), a 1926 bronze «Bird in Space» by Constantin Brancusi, Jasper Johns» «Thermometer» (1959) and John Singleton Copley's 1770s portrait of «Sylvester Gardiner.»
Be sure not to miss booths by Azart Gallery from New York, focusing on innovative and original work of artists influenced by abstract, figurative, illustration, pop culture and street art; En Foco Gallery from Chicago, a non-profit that supports
contemporary primarily U.S. - based photographers of African,
Asian, Latino, Native American and Pacific Islander heritage; Haven Gallery from New York, exhibiting emotionally, intellectually and imaginatively driven, representational
artwork; Lilac Gallery from New York, focusing on emerging international artists that explore new media in their concept with cutting edge techniques; Mirus Gallery San Francisco, championing new movements in
contemporary art; and Stephen Romano Gallery from New York, amongst others.
The Sotheby's Hong Kong Autumn
Asian Contemporary Auction achieved sales of only 71 % of the
artworks offered, while the Ullens Collection sold 93 % of available
artworks.
Documentation of artists and
artworks published to accompany the international touring exhibition Text & Subtext, International
Contemporary Asian Women Artists Exhibition, including Arahmaiani, Chila Kumari Burman, Ham Kyungah, Hening Purnamawati, Hiroko Inoue, Hung Liu, ium, Joyce Vyvyann Lim, Judy Freya Sibayan, Mee Ping Leung, My Le Thi, Nalini Malani, Nguyen Thi Chau Giang, Qin Yufen, Sora Kim, Suzann Victor, Tari Ito, Varsha Nair, Wu Mali, Ye Shufang, Yin Xiu Zhen and Zhang Xin Editor: Binghui Huangfu Foreword by Alan Rubenstein Introduction by Binghui Huangfu Statements by Arahmaiani, Chila Kumari Burman, Ham Kyungah, Hening Purnamawati, Hiroko Inoue, Hung Liu, ium, Joyce Vyvyann Lim, Judy Freya Sibayan, Mee Ping Leung, My Le Thi, Nalini Malani, Nguyen Thi Chau Giang, Qin Yufen, Sora Kim, Suzann Victor, Tari Ito, Varsha Nair, Wu Mali, Ye Shufang, Yin Xiu Zhen and Zhang Xin Biographical information Bibliographical information Softback, 120 pages, 28 x 19 cm, 131 illus.