Art Asia Miami
dal 2/12/2008 al 6/12/2008
Segnalato da
2/12/2008
Art Asia Miami
Art Asia Pavilion, Miami
Building on the economic success and cultural boom of Asia, the fair brings together over 60 leading international galleries to showcase the finest examples of paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, mixed media, installations, and video from both established and emerging Asian artists. Participating exhibitors include galleries from Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and The Middle East, making this a truly global event. The event feature solo and group shows as well as exclusive collaborations with various artists in the special project space.
ART ASIA announces the first Asian contemporary art fair in Miami this December 4-7, 2008.
With 50 exhibitors from 17 countries, ART ASIA will celebrate the expanding presence of Asian art on the
global scene. In partnership with the SCOPE art fair, the ART ASIA Fair will be adjacent to SCOPE in the
Wynwood Art District. Pulse, Art Miami, Photo Miami, and Design Miami are all steps away from ART
ASIA.
ART ASIA will feature cutting-edge painting, drawing, sculpture, prints, photography, mixed media,
installations and video from both established and emerging artists. Many galleries will focus on a single
artist, presenting their work in depth. Participating exhibitors include galleries from across Asia, Europe,
and the Middle East, making the fair a celebration of contemporary Asian art as a worldwide phenomenon.
At ART ASIA, a series of lectures and panel discussions, given by prominent curators, scholars, and writers
will examine the breadth of Asian contemporary art. Special projects, will deepen the understanding of
art in Asia today for both experienced collectors and those new to its latest developments.
ART ASIA Announces Dynamic Alliance with SCOPE and
Celebrates Inaugural Asian Contemporary Art Fair in Miami
ART ASIA highlights the striking growth in Asian art, built on the region’s recent economic and cultural
boom. The impact of Asian art on the art market in the U.S. and Europe is clear. Over the past decade,
artists from China, Japan, India, and South Korea have become some of the most important of our time.
International galleries have brought Asian artists to the West and launched branches in Asia. New centers
of contemporary art have arisen in China, Japan, India, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and Turkey,
all of which will be represented at the fair.
“We’re very excited about Art Asia,” said Alexis Hubshman, President of Scope Art Fairs.
“Our mission is to create a dynamic collaboration with ART ASIA. Working together, we can introduce
international collectors to new and provocative Asian artists and Asian galleries to American and
European collectors.”
The director of ART ASIA is Ethan Cohen, who since 1987 has been a proponent of Chinese contemporary
art through his New York gallery and extensive curatorial projects. Cohen notes, “Asian contemporary
art has come of age. It is very exciting to see an idea that started from a casual conversation amongst
gallerists two years ago fully realized.” The fair is a collaboration with the management team of SCOPE,
which sponsors fairs of emerging art worldwide. While still in its first year, ART ASIA has plans to expand
beyond Miami to Basel, Switzerland.
Highlights of ART ASIA:
Global Focus: Exhibitors include 50 galleries from China, Japan, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey Israel, United States, Switzerland, Italy, United Kingdom,
Netherlands and Belgium.
Preview Night Party, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 7pm-9pm
The prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Miami will host ART ASIA’s VIP preview celebration with cocktails,
hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and an exhibition of contemporary Asian art throughout its stunning
lobby curated by MoonStar Fine Arts Advisors. A special sculpture on exhibit at the hotel will be sold
to the full benefit of Voices for Children.
Lecture Series and Panel Discussions:
Thursday, December 4, 2 P.M., Introductory Lecture by Jérôme Sans, Director, Ullens Centre for
Contemporary Art, Beijing.
Thursday, December 4, 3 P.M., “What is the Museum of the 21st century in Asia?” A panel discussion
moderated by Jérôme Sans, Director, Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art, Beijing. Panelists: Melissa
Chiu, Museum Director, Vice President, Global Art Programs, Asia Society; Alexandra Munroe, Senior
Curator of Asian Art, Guggenheim Museum.
Thursday, December 4, 5 P.M., “The Global Asian Art Market and the Role of the Auction House and
Gallery.” A panel discussion moderated by Phil Tinari, Artforum correspondent and independent
curator. Panelists: Chin Chin Yap, Specialist in Chinese Contemporary Art at Phillips de Pury; Alexandra
Wang, Assistant Vice President, Specialist in Chinese Contemporary Art, Sotheby’s; Ingrid Dudek Assistant
Vice President, Associate Specialist, Asian Contemporary Art, Christie’s; Sundaram Tagore, Sundaram
Tagore Gallery.
Friday, December 5, 11 A.M., ART ASIA Distinguished Keynote Lecture, “The History and Development
of Contemporary Chinese Art.” Address to be delivered by Wu Hung, Distinguished Professor of Art History;
Consulting Curator, The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago. RSVP required.
Friday, December 5, 1 P.M., ART ASIA Distinguished Keynote Address by Dr. Vishakha N. Desai,
President, Asia Society.
Friday, December 5, 3 P.M., “Dawn of the Asian Century?” A panel discussion moderated by Richard
Vine, Senior Editor of Art in America. Panelists: TBD
Friday, December 5, 5pm., “Taking Issue: Critical Reception of Asian Art Today.” A panel discussion
moderated by Alexandra Munroe, Senior Curator of Asian Art, Guggenheim Museum. Panelists: Distinguished
Professor Wu Hung; Zheng Shentian, Publisher and Managing Editor of Yishu: Journal of Contemporary
Chinese Art.
Saturday, December 6, 11 A.M., “ Born After 1980–A New Generation
of Chinese Artists.” A discussion led by Zheng Shentian, Publisher and Managing Editor of Yishu: Journal
of Contemporary Chinese Art.
Saturday, December 6, 1 P.M., “The Taste of Others: Contemporary Art in Central Asia.” Introductory
talk on Central Asian Art by Leeza Ahmady, Independent Curator, Director of Asian Contemporary Art Week,
Asia Society.
Saturday, December 6, 3 P.M., “New China, New Art.” A book presentation by Richard Vine, Senior
Editor, Art in America.
Contact: Dan Schwartz/Adam Abdalla
Susan Grant Lewin Associates
212 947 4557
dan@susangrantlewin.com
adam@susangrantlewin.com
Vernissage Wednesday | December 3 |10 AM – 6 PM
Press Conference Wednesday | December 3 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Art Asia Pavilion
3000 NE 1st Avenue - Miami
Day 1 Thursday | December 4 |10 AM – 7 PM
Day 2 Friday | December 5 |10 AM – 7 PM
Day 3 Saturday | December 6 |10 AM – 7 PM
Day 4 Sunday | December 7 |10 AM – 6 PM
General Admission: $15, Student: $10, VIP members: Free