HONG KONG IS AN ‘ARTROPOLIS’ – A CITY DEDICATED TO THE LATEST IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

In its fifth year, Hong Kong Art Week (HK Art Week) takes on the theme “Artropolis”, bringing a vibrant 12-day festival to the city from 15 – 26 November. It is a celebration of the essential role that Hong Kong’s artists, galleries and art community play in raising the cultural heartbeat of this unique city and global art scene hub.

Organised by the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association (HKAGA), the HK Art Week 2017 programme is an unmissable fixture on the calendars of art aficionados and newfound art audiences alike. With over 50 HKAGA member galleries participating, “Artropolis”, whose inspiration comes from the vigour and vibrancy of art that contributes to the city’s fabric, boasts an expansive and exciting city-wide programme, from symposiums to family art days, going far beyond the gallery walls and showcasing Hong Kong cultural life through exhibitions, performances, charity art walk, activities and talks. HK Art Week 2017 is made possible with the support of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Private Banking.

Hong Kong Art Week Key Events

15 – 21 NOV, Open daily

Art Car

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance St., Central

17 NOV, 2:30pm – 6.30pm

Art Symposium – Day One

Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Dr., Admiralty

*Free admission, reserve your seat now: https://www.ticketflap.com/hong-kong-art-week-2017-symposium

18 NOV, 9.30am – 6.30pm

Art Symposium – Day Two

Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Dr., Admiralty

*Free admission, reserve your seat now: https://www.ticketflap.com/hong-kong-art-week-2017-symposium

21 NOV, 5pm – 10pm *Please note various gallery closing times on the night

The Gallery Walk for Charity

Various locations: Central, Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun

Tickets available at selected galleries and Ticketflap

Get your ticket now: https://www.ticketflap.com/the-gallery-walk-for-charity-2017

25 NOV, 12pm – 7pm

Art Day at South Island

Various locations: Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau, Tin Wan

Check in: Sensory Zero, G02, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road

*Free admission + shuttle services

26 NOV, 11am – 5pm

Family Art Day

Olympic Square, Hong Kong Park, 19 Cotton Tree Drive

*Free admission

About HKAGA

Founded in 2012, HKAGA is a member-based non-profit organisation of established art galleries in Hong Kong. With over 50 member-galleries, the mission of HKAGA is to advance the Hong Kong art gallery community by providing one voice to its members, reaching out to the local and international art community, and helping deepen market knowledge and best practices among members. HKAGA is a single point of contact for the art gallery community in Hong Kong and is the chief advocate for development of the local art community. Since 2014, HKAGA has been officially recognised as grant recipient of Hong Kong Arts Development Council for its dedication and promotion of the arts scene in Hong Kong.

About Bank of China (Hong Kong) Private Banking

Leveraging on its strong foundation as a leading commercial banking group in Hong Kong, Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”) launched its Private Banking Service in 2012. Backed by its Corporate Banking and Personal Banking divisions, BOCHK Private Banking offers an integrated platform with its “1+1+1” service model to provide a total solution to cater for the personal, family and business needs of clients. It also offers a one-stop wealth management solution that covers investment advisory, fiduciary consultancy, trust, estate planning, transactional and corporate banking services. By capitalising on its unique competitive edge in RMB business and strong support from its parent company, Bank of China, BOCHK has developed a comprehensive range of cross-border products and services to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of clients.

For more information, please visit www.bochk.com