6 new fairs, galleries and pop-ups making Hong Kong art week bigger and bolder
Hong Kong’s ‘art week’ in March unveils a series of exciting initiatives, from edible art fairs and open-air exhibitions to tours
If the last two years were about saying “we are back”, this year’s Hong Kong “art week” has a more exploratory vibe, as a wave of new initiatives brings fresh ways to appreciate art and design.
1. Central Yards Edible Art Fair
This is where art is a full-sensory experience. Hong Kong’s first Central Yards Edible Art Fair will occupy a 20,000 sq ft (1,860 square metre) space at Central Harbourfront, where visitors can explore 10 different zones inspired by major art movements – from Impressionism and surrealism to modernism – where treats are paired with displays.
In the section called “Pop It!”, for example, an installation inspired by the neo-pop movement features a claw machine where you can retrieve Jeff Koons-style jelly balloon dogs.
“The main goal is to make art more approachable, which is usually quite intimidating for such a major art scene like Hong Kong,” fair founder Arbiona Cadman says.