Why exhibit in Hong Kong?
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Hong Kong is the centre of the art market in Asia. It is also the gateway to China, now one of the world's largest and most exciting markets for art and antiques. China (including Hong Kong) has now become the second most important auction market for art and antiques.
According to ：The Global Art Market in 2010；, a report prepared by Dr. Clare McAndrew, a Dublin-based arts statistician and consultant, 2010 saw China overtake Britain to become the second biggest art market after the USA. Although wealth and art buying remains concentrated in a very small section of China・s population, there are strong indicators for the potential future growth in art sales.
- Due to its central location in Asia, Hong Kong is also directly accessible to the many collectors and dealers from Japan, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
- Hong Kong is a free port: artworks may be imported and exported without restrictions.
- Logistic and financial services in Hong Kong are very sophisticated and efficient. There are no difficulties in communication, with English widely spoken.
- There is no sales tax on art in Hong Kong.
- FINE ART ASIA 2012 is timed to coincide with Sotheby・s Autumn Auctions in the same venue. Early October is the peak buying and selling season in Hong Kong, attracting major international dealers, collectors and connoisseurs.
- FINE ART ASIA 2012 provides a unique platform for both Art and Antiques, highlighting Hong Kong・s own unique culture and artistic heritage.
- The fair acts as a bridge between East and West, showcasing artworks spanning 5,000 years from ancient Chinese bronzes through to Modern and Contemporary Art, exhibited by leading galleries from all over the world.
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