Session One: Primary and Secondary Market: Art Fairs, Auction Houses and Galleries

10:00am – 11:00am (Panel Conducted in Cantonese)

With a central focus on how the primary and secondary markets function and interact with each other, the first session will give students a general overview of Hong Kong’s art market and its position on an international scale.

Panellist Speakers:

• Felix Kwok, Director, Asia, Head of Sale, Modern Asian Art, Sotheby’s
• Catherine Kwai, Founder and Managing Director, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
• Angelle Siyang-Le, Regional Head of Gallery Relations Asia, Art Basel

Moderator: Amanda Hon, Managing Director, Ben Brown Fine Arts

Session Four: Curators

2:00pm – 3:00pm (Panel Conducted in Cantonese)

Understand the role of curators, explore current curatorial issues and compare curatorial practices with our seasoned speakers who boast a range of exhibiting experience that span the grounds of galleries and non-profits.

Panellist Speakers:

• Tina Pang, Curator of Hong Kong Visual Culture, M+
• Qu Chang, Independent Curator and Writer

Moderator: Andre Chan, Independent Curator

Session Two: Non-profits: Museums, Foundations and Government Initiatives

11:00am – 12:00pm (Panel Conducted in English)

Not-for-profit organisations constitute to an important part of the art ecosystem – learn more about the daily routine, experience and challenges of working at museums and government-funded art centers.

Panellist Speakers:

• Alice Mong, Executive Director, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
• Connie Lam, Executive Director, Hong Kong Arts Centre
• Chin Chin Teoh, Director of JCCPS, Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts

Moderator: Dr. Raymond Tang, Curator (Modern and Hong Kong Art), Hong Kong Museum of Art

Session Five: Journalists and Art Critics

3:00pm – 4:00pm (Panel Conducted in English)

This session will talk about how critical writing and research influence the direction of discussions, evaluations and debates in the art scene, as well as how students can equip themselves for opportunities in this area.

Panellist Speakers:

• Harald P. Kraemer, Collecteur and Raconteur
• Yang Yeung, Independent Curator and Writer

Moderator: Vivienne Chow, Cultural Journalist, Writer and Founder of Non-profit

Session Three: Artists

1:00pm – 2:00pm (Panel Conducted in Cantonese)

For students who are developing their creative practices into a career or interested in understanding how artists engage with different facets of the art ecosystem, this is a panel not to be missed. Featuring local artists with experience in exhibitions, art fairs and international festivals, this session will give you a behind-the-scene look at the career path of artists in Hong Kong.

Panellist Speakers:

• Mak Ying Tung 2, Artist
• Pak Sheung Chuen, Artist
• Isaac Leung, Artist, Curator and Educator

Moderator: Sara Wong, Artist

Session Six: Professional Development in the Market

4:00pm – 5:00pm (Panel Conducted in English)

As a wrap up of the Masterclass, senior art talent recruiters and gallerists will help students identify career opportunities within the context of Hong Kong’s arts and cultural landscape.

Panellist Speakers:

• Vicky Wong, Founder and Managing Consultant, EPC Art Search
• Julie Huang, Senior Human Resources Director, Asia, Phillips Auctioneers

Moderator: Dr Henrietta Tsui-Leung, Founder, Galerie Ora-Ora