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ACAF
will present the first, annual Asian Contemporary Art Fair in
New York, to debut November 8-12, 2007 with a special Gala
opening night preview on November 8, 2007. The premise of the
Fair is to present a diverse selection of the most influential
contemporary Asian art in the context of a vibrant,
international contemporary art market, and to provide access
to important works for both new and experienced collectors, as
well as an opportunity for learning and dialogue. The Fair
will introduce an exclusive selection of the most highly
respected dealers of contemporary Asian Art to a continuously
growing base of collectors in New York, the contemporary art
market's most important power center.
ACAF
will bring together 80 exhibitors from more than 10 countries
for this historical event. Exhibitors will show works in all
media from young emerging artists and established mid-career
artists. ACAF will offer a more accessible and manageable fair
environment by providing large booths where exhibitors may
present their works in the most professional setting. We will
implement an extensive marketing campaign with advertisements
directed to our audience, and we will provide daily press
briefings. A guest-curated special exhibition will highlight
the best art works that address the salient issues in
contemporary Asian Art. Led by renowned curators, dealers and
scholars, a lecture series will bring an expert perspective to
collecting contemporary Asian art and a scholarly forum on
current topics. A private viewing room will be available for
discreet viewing. A guest lounge and cafe will be provided for
the convenience of our visitors.
With
the growing interest of Western collectors in Asian art, and
the enormous success of contemporary art fairs and auctions,
it is expected that there will be great enthusiasm for this
new Fair. Art and Auction magazine recently reported that
Sotheby's and Christies' registered record sales in Hong Kong
were $108 million and $158 million respectively. Prices of
Chinese contemporary art have increased tenfold in the past
two years in a market that barely existed in the past few
years. Financial Times also reported in May 2006 that
"the Chinese and Asian art scene is apparently reaching
white-hot levels as eager buyers snapped up $39M dollars worth
of modern art works at Christies' Hong Kong Sale last weekend.
The astonishing total included many world records and many
works going well above their estimates. Pakistani, Indonesian
and Indian contemporary art is emerging into the
limelight". Art Review also made an important
observation, "The united front of Asian Biennales is a
move towards a more self-empowered and connected contemporary
art network in Asia, with a centralized platform." ACAF
will be unique in presenting in one location, the works by
artists that have been recently much discussed in the Art
world, and it will bring together collectors, critics,
curators and arts professionals for a grand exposition that
will present the relevance of contemporary Asian art in the
Western market.
Galleries
from around the world that exhibit contemporary Asian art are
invited to apply.
For
more information please do not hesitate to contact the ACAF
New York office at (212) 563-3360, or info@acafny.com.
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