Affordable Art Fair out to tempt Hongkongers to buy their first pieces
The event is intended to help open the Hong Kong art market up to a wider audience, says its founder, Will Ramsey, who launched similar art fair in London 20 years ago.
A showcase of young emerging artists, creative workshops and interactive talks are just some of the features that the Affordable Art Fair hopes will help the Hong Kong public fall in love with art.
The fair is the brainchild of Will Ramsey, who launched an art warehouse in London in the mid-1990s with the aim of increasing public interest in contemporary art. It has become known as the art fair that encourages people to buy their first pieces.
"The great thing about the fair is that everyone is a potential collector. When you visit you'll hopefully find loads of stuff that you like and can afford," Ramsey says.
His plan is to open up the art market to a wider audience. The fair now visits cities all over the world, Hong Kong being one of its regular stops. It offers people of all ages the opportunity to view thousands of artworks in a fun, interactive and relaxed atmosphere. These can range from paintings to sculptures, ceramics, prints and photographs at prices ranging from HK$1,000 to HK$10,000. "So there is something for every budget and taste," he says.
It will include print-making demonstrations, workshops and various talks on the topic of photography, ink and art therapy.
