Date: 22-25 May 2009
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

China International Artwork & Antiques Expo provides the best platform for the worldwide professional collectors and those persons who are fond of cultural treasures to display their high quality products and advanced techniques, buy, sell and communicate with Chinese partners face to face.

Following the success of the inaugural ART HK, Asia’s leading contemporary and modern art fair will return from 14 – 17 May 2009. Preview and Vernissage will take place on 13 May 2009.

ART HK 08 was held from 14 – 18 May 2008 and attracted over 19,000 visitors during the four and a half days of its opening. The 101 exhibiting galleries converged on Hong Kong from 20 countries and sold over US$20 million worth of contemporary and modern art. Galleries reported a very positive experience with strong sales to a diverse range of buyers - from established collectors visiting Hong Kong specifically for the event to the growing audience of Hong Kong buyers.

Event Profile

China International Artwork & Antiques Expo provides the best platform for the worldwide professional collectors and those persons who are fond of cultural treasures to display their high quality products and advanced techniques, buy, sell and communicate with Chinese partners face to face.

Highlights

Affiliated Activities: Professional spot estimate in free of charge, Auction, Forum, Museum Collection Show, Personal Collections Show.

Visitor's Profile

Collectors, Auction Center / Museum, Dealer/Distributor/Retailer/Agent, Other Related Enterprises are the target visitors.

Exhibitor's Profile

Profile for exhibit include Oil painting, drawing, china, sculpture, engraving, bronze utensil, calligraphy, classical book/painting, colored glaze, jade article, museum collection, jade, copper-sandy artwork, bamboo/animal tooth engravings, the Chinese four treasures of the study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab, paper), various mementos, peculiar stone, inscription, epigraphy, antiquity-imitated article and clothing, root/wood engraving, and other folk/traditional artworks.

Fair Background

Located in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong has, and will always be, an important gateway to China. Hong Kong is one of the most advantageous destinations to host an international arts & antiques fair as there are no duties or taxes imposed on the import or export of arts and antiques. Such is the reason why the AIAA selected the vibrant Hong Kong as the focal point to gather the antiques dealers, lovers and private collectors from all over the world. Hong Kong takes pride of its antique market that has witnessed prosperous growth. Thanks to the hard work, commitment and contribution of many respectable antiques dealers from various corners of the world, the AIAA undoubtedly leave its mark as an important milestone in Hong Kong's art history.

Exhibits

Drawing, painting, glassware, sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, ornament, rare books, furniture, carpets, clocks, watch instrument, trade magazines, museums, and relevant services providers such as tools, safety services, music box, insurance company, etc.

Organizer

Hongkong International Exhibition Design Co.
R. M. 904, Seat 2, Oriental Square, Pudong,
Shanghai, China.
Tel: +(86)-(21)-38820055
Fax: +(86)-(21)-51062590