• 11/11/2024

HKFP Lens: Hong Kong’s Art Central 2024 returns to Central Harbourfront, showcasing 98 galleries

Hong Kong Free Press

Art Central 2024 - Lens

As one of the central events of Hong Kong’s Art Week, Art Central 2024 will open to the public on Thursday, marking a return to the Central Harbourfront for the first time since 2019.

Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

The annual art fair is celebrating its ninth edition showcasing artwork and programming from 98 innovative galleries, with works by 500 distinguished artists from around the world.

Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

The fair opens to the public on Thursday, March 29, and will run until Sunday at the Central Harbourfront.

Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

This year’s programme was extended to be “the largest and most dynamic” since its introduction in 2015, the fair said in a statement. Over one-third of galleries are joining for the first time.

Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

70 per cent of the galleries are from across the Asia Pacific region, with nearly a third operating spaces in Hong Kong. Art Central saw the “strongest-ever” representation of artists from mainland China, according to the statement.

Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Visitors can also take part in a comprehensive art education programme which includes talks, tours, and workshops.

Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Art Central 2024.
Art Central 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

Text by Shan Chan.

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