The inaugural edition of the award recognizes the works of Chinese emerging contemporary artists and features finalists in a group exhibition
A new biennale award, takes special focus on contemporary art in Asia to think, invent and represent the social, economical and cultural changes of Asia in a post-global era. The inaugural edition of this prestigious award recognizes the works of Chinese emerging contemporary artists and will feature finalists in a group exhibition from which a winner will be selected. Meanwhile, Hugo Boss Asia Art activates an on-going research platform re-mapping the contemporary art in Asia with symposia, dialogues, lectures and publications and invents an evolving platform for emerging contemporary artists. The prize intends to combine an art award with curatorial practice and a continuous theoretical research platform for inventive and collaborative projects. Seven emerging artists from Greater China have made the cut for the finalists: Birdhead, Hsu Chia Wei, Hu Xiangqian, Kwan Sheung Chi, Lee Kit, Li Liao, Li Wei. The inaugural edition will reveal the winner of the award on 31 October 2013.