The Show returns for its 11th edition this September
Returning for its 11th edition, the Asia Contemporary Art Show will be held from September 21 to the 24 at the Conrad Hong Kong with a focus on Japanese art. The biannual art event will host over 80 galleries from across Asia and the world in its fall edition.
Recognised as the longest running hotel art fair in Asia, the Show once again pays tribute to the Hong Kong art community. "Among the outstanding selection of galleries and artists will be works from Hong Kong’s own Fotan artist community," said Show Director Mark Saunderson.
As we count down to the Show, here are some highlights to look forward to:
Ernesto Javier Fernández Zalacain, Cuba
Having worked at German news agencies, Zalacain often embeds text in the form of neon light in his pictures as a way to tell the story. Zalacain seeks to examine life experiences in modern day Cuba, and his works revolve around the idea that all reality is subjective.
In his series ‘In Dior We Trust’, Zalacain critiques the entertainment industry for its recent interest in Cuba as an exotic and glamorous locale for its films and fashion shows, while the social and economic situation for everyday Cubans remains troubled.