20 Years of Artistic Brilliance: Fine Art Asia 2025 Concludes
Fine Art Asia was successfully held from 3 to 7 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Celebrating its 20th edition, the fair once again united leading antique and art galleries from around the world, drawing discerning dealers, collectors and connoisseurs alike.
The Private Preview and Vernissage on 3 October proved to be a resounding success, welcoming over 4,000 VIP guests. We were especially honoured by the presence of Mr Chan Kwok-ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, and Miss Law Shuk Pui, Rosanna, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, whose attendance added prestige to the occasion.
This year’s event recorded a marked increase in price enquiries from potential buyers, reflecting the fair’s lively and enthusiastic collecting atmosphere. Over its five-day run, the fair attracted more than 20,000 visitors in total.
From left to right:
– Mr Chan Kwok-ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR
– Mr Warren Cheng, Co-Chairman of Fine Art Asia
– Mr Andy Hei, Founder and Co-Chairman of Fine Art Asia
Miss Law Shuk Pui, Rosanna, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
Sales at Fine Art Asia 2025
Lee Kuang-Yu (b. 1954)
Autumn Lotus
2010
Bronze
L. 54.5 x W. 57.5 x H. 89 cm
CHINI Gallery, Taipei
A large carved fruit wood “lingzhi” staff
Qing Dynasty, 17th to 18th century
L. 213 cm
Maria Kiang Chinese Art, Hong Kong
Ren Zhong (b. 1976)
Winter Bamboo
2025
Ink on gold cardboard
H. 27.5 x W. 24.5 cm x 2
Chelesa Art Co., Ltd., Hong Kong/Shanghai
In the antiques and art section, exhibitors reported steady business with several notable sales achieved. Highlights included Maria Kiang Chinese Art, Hong Kong, specialising in exquisite scholar’s objects, which successfully sold a large carved fruitwood ‘lingzhi’ staff. Wui Po Kok Antique Co. Ltd., Hong Kong, presented a special exhibition titled Rhapsody III and reported robust sales; among the notable works sold was a bronze bird-shaped lamp from the Western Han Dynasty.
Making his debut at Fine Art Asia, Dong Fang Ji Bai Osaka Japan, specialising in Chinese antiques and works of art, reported satisfying results. Veteran exhibitor Sue Ollemans, London, who presented antique Asian jewellery and Chinese jades, remarked that the fair once again provided an excellent platform for collectors, though she noted that the antique market still faces challenges amid the current global economic climate.
Meanwhile, Chelesa Art Co. Ltd., Hong Kong/Shanghai, achieved successful sales across all represented artists, including Ren Zhong, Hong Jian and Stewart Wong. CHINI Gallery, Taipei, sold a significant sculpture by Lee Kuang-Yu; while Pine’s Art, Taipei/Shanghai, and Jiabao Pavilion Jewellery, Hong Kong, also reported strong sales throughout the fair.
Didi Ng Wing Yin (b. 1989)
Pleats Bench No.3
2025
Spruce, tung oil
H. 44 x W. 120 x D. 43 cm
CRAFT Now Pavilion
Takashi Wakamiya (1964-2025) / Hikoju Makie
Pumpkin and Insects; Harmony and Peace, 2022
Natural lacquer, makie decoration with eggshell and shell inlay, kanshitsui (dry lacquer) technique
H. 12.3 x W. 11 x L. 10 cm
The Gallery by SOIL, Hong Kong
Xu Zhiwei (b.1986)
Blue Horse
2025
Stoneware
H. 60 x W. 50 x D. 30 cm
CRAFT Now Pavilion
Making its debut at Fine Art Asia 2025, CRAFT Now celebrated contemporary crafts of exceptional artistic and collectable value. The curated showcase brought together leading galleries and craft artists from across Asia, many recognised for their mastery of traditional techniques and their contributions to preserving intangible cultural heritage. The section proved a great success, receiving highly positive feedback from collectors and exhibitors alike.
Participating galleries in the CRAFT Now section reported satisfying results. Notable sales included The Gallery by SOIL, Hong Kong, which sold the lacquer piece Pumpkin and Insects; Harmony and Peace by Takashi Wakamiya and his team Hikoju Makie. Soluna Fine Art, Hong Kong, and Soluna Fine Craft, Seoul, also achieved several important sales, including Crescent Moon by Jeong Da-Hye, a major highlight of the CRAFT Now Pavilion. Among the new craft-focused exhibitors making their debut at the fair — including B-OWND and Utsuwa Hanada from Tokyo, as well as WAKA Artisans, Hong Kong — all reported encouraging sales.
The specially curated CRAFT Now Pavilion was also a resounding success. Many of the exhibited works attracted strong interest, with numerous enquiries continuing even after the fair’s conclusion. Key sales included Pleats Vase No.14 and Pleats Bench No.3 in wood by Didi Ng, a Helsinki-based Hong Kong artist celebrated for his refined craftsmanship and sculptural sensibility. Other notable highlights included Blue Horse, a stone sculpture by Xu Zhiwei, and Loop #21, a ceramic work by Huang Jing — both internationally acclaimed craft artists from China, renowned for their innovation in material and
form. Several additional works remain under discussion for post-fair acquisitions.
Ms Susanna Pang, Curator of the CRAFT Now Pavilion, remarked:
“The CRAFT Now Pavilion at Fine Art Asia 2025 was an esteemed platform for ancient and contemporary art in Hong Kong. It showcased exceptional fine crafts by both renowned and emerging artists, garnering encouraging feedback from visitors, collectors and galleries, sparking inspiring conversations, and making me proud as a curator.”
Special Exhibitions
Fine Art Asia 2025 presented a vibrant array of curated exhibitions that celebrated artistic innovation, and cultural legacy. Among the highlights was “Back on Paper”, a special showcase paying tribute to works on paper, honouring the foundational medium upon which the fair was built and reaffirming its enduring significance.
Curated by veteran curator Eric Leung, the “ink+” project featured over ten distinguished artists from Hong Kong and Mainland China in an exhibition titled “unenlightened”, inspired by the “Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch”. The showcase explored themes of reality, illusion, and personal awakening through bold reinterpretations of ink art.
While Boogie Woogie Photography presented “20/20 VISION: Two Decades, Twenty Perspectives”, a photography-based exhibition marking the fair’s 20th anniversary, garnered strong audience interest with works by 20 iconic artists.
“A Tribute to Wang Dongling”, presented by The Ink Society, honoured Wang Dongling’s pioneering contributions to contemporary calligraphy, showcasing his expressive “entangled script” and surveying his transformative career from the 1990s to today. Together, these exhibitions reaffirmed Fine Art Asia’s commitment to expanding the boundaries of artistic expression and fostering meaningful cultural dialogue.
Academic Programme and Workshop
Fine Art Asia 2025 hosted a dynamic academic programme of 7 lectures over its five-day exhibition period, drawing enthusiastic audiences and receiving highly encouraging feedback. The sessions explored a diverse range of topics, including ink art, traditional Chinese ceramics, and contemporary crafts, and the significance of collecting works on paper. Among the highlights were the panel discussion and live calligraphy demonstration by renowned artist Wang Dongling, as well as the Liu Kuo-sung Ink Art Award 2025 ceremony—now in its fourth edition—both of which attracted full-house attendance and widespread acclaim.
Presented by The Gallery of SOIL, a series of hands-on lacquer workshops attracted enthusiastic participation. Led by artists Li Chuanyi and Guo Zhangle, the sessions demystified the intricate process of lacquer art, guiding participants through conceptual design, eggshell and mother-of-pearl inlay, lacquering, and polishing — offering a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to this traditional craft.
Major Sponsor
Since 2022, Fine Art Asia has been proud to collaborate with LG Electronics (LG) as our Digital Screen Partner. For the 2025 edition, LG continues to elevate the fair’s visual experience by providing premium LG OLED evo AI TVs throughout the venue.
The groundbreaking LG SIGNATURE OLED T transparent TV takes centre stage at Fine Art Asia 2025 as part of the special exhibition “Chamber Natura” — a poetic showcase that reimagines the interplay between antiques, time, and space. This immersive installation seamlessly blends the virtual and the real, the ancient and the modern, offering a transformative lens through which art is experienced. The innovative display technology not only enhances curatorial storytelling, but also merges digital clarity with historical depth.”
Mr Andy Hei, Founder and Co-Chairman of Fine Art Asia, said,
“Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your long-standing support and trust, especially to those who have been with us since the very beginning of the fair.
Navigating a rapidly evolving art world, the challenges and opportunities of the past two decades have been instrumental in shaping our growth. This year’s focus on contemporary crafts and classic works on paper was met with enthusiastic acclaim, marking a bold step in engaging a new generation of collectors. Looking ahead, Fine Art Asia remains committed to fostering cultural dialogue, and we look forward to opening new chapters with artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts alike.”
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