Fine Art Asia and Ink Asia—long recognised as two of the most reputable fine art fairs in the region—are returning next month. Running from October 4-7, the fairs will host leading galleries from around the world.Showcasing more than 10,000 exceptional works of art spanning over 5,000 years of cultural history—from museum-quality Western and Asian antiques to jewellery and timepieces and modern and contemporary art—the fairs will have something for everyone.
1. Ji Qing Tang at Fine Art Asia
Above Ross Lovegrove and Charles Leung, founder of Jin Qing Tang, with a prototype of Lovegrove's Lifeform table. (Courtesy of Ji Qing Tang)
Chinese furniture maker Ji Qing Tang, which was founded by Charles Leung, is taking part in Fine Art Asia for the first time this year. At the fair, the brand is unveiling Lifeform, a new collection of contemporary wooden furniture designed in collaboration with British designer Ross Lovegrove.
Leung has long been fascinated by classical Chinese furniture and hopes this collaboration with Lovegrove will bring together the best of both worlds—the spirit of contemporary Western design with traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
2. Kai-Yin Lo at Fine Art Asia
Above Left: Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) jade ring and animal and Jin Dynasty (317 – 420 AD) gilt bronze. Right: a bold statement of Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 ) jade, Qing Dynasty (18th century) amber, topped with a Western Han (206 BC – 9 AD) gilt bronze ornament. (Courtesy of Kai-Yin Lo Design)
