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| International Art Fair |
The highly regarded International
Art Fair has been held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre since
2008. Its success reflects the increasing importance of the Asian art
market and the fact that Hong Kong is now the
world's third most important art market. It is now firmly established as
the premier art event in Asia and is a key
fixture in the international art calendar. ART HK prides itself as the
best place in the world to see the latest developments in art from across Asia
in the context of the best of international art from Europe and America.
Fair Director Magnus Renfrew brings over a decade of art
industry experience to the Fair and recently featured in le Journal des Arts'
'100 Most Influential People in the Art World' in February 2011 and in Art
Review's 'Power 100' in October 2010. Furthermore, Renfrew was named one of the
10 most influential figures in the Asian Art Scene by Chinese Contemporary Art
News in February 2009.
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| International Art Fair |
ART HK is organized by Asian Art Fairs Ltd and produced in
collaboration with Art Basel. In July 2011, MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd., a MCH Group
company and organiser of Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach, acquired a 60%
ownership stake in Asian Art Fairs Ltd. ART HK - Hong Kong
Dates: 17 - 20 May 2012 / Press view: 16 May 2012 / Website:
www.hongkongartfair.com
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
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| Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong |
The iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
is the epitome of contemporary luxury combined with Oriental heritage.
Having delighted guests with award-winning service and impressive
facilities since 1963, it is the much-loved address for those seeking an exclusive
sanctuary in the heart of this exciting city. The spacious rooms and
suites offer magnificent views of the famous Victoria Harbour
and city skyline. A collection of ten popular restaurants and bars -
three with Michelin-stars, and a Shanghainese-inspired holistic Oriental Spa
complemented by state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a pool make Mandarin
Oriental, Hong Kong the recognised home away
from home for discerning leisure and business travellers alike.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and
operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin
Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing
over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas
and 11 in Europe and Middle East. In addition,
the Group operates, or has under development, 12 Residences at Mandarin
Oriental connected to its properties.
The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong
is once again delighted to be named the Official Hotel for ART HK. The Hotel
will offer guests a series of artistic treats ranging from an exclusive stay,
an art-inspired lunch in the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar to special
cocktails in the M bar.
In collaboration with Art Basel, Hong Kong International Art
Fair - ART HK, will this year take place from 17 to 20 May 2012. Located
in the heart of the city, the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong
Kong has become the hotel of choice for many leading artists and
gallery directors when visiting the city for either business or pleasure.
ART exhibition in the Clipper Lounge
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| ART exhibition in the Clipper Lounge |
The Clipper Lounge will also become home to an outstanding
collection of art by Tang Kwok Hin, in conjunction with Amelia Johnson
Contemporary. Raised in one of Hong Kong's last remaining walled
villages, Kam Tin, and aged just 28, Hin has already been named 'one of Hong
Kong's best young artists' and awarded numerous accolades including 'Young
Artist of the Year' by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in 2010 and first
prize at The Hong Kong Contemporary Art Biennale in 2009. In addition he
was selected as a finalist for the Asian Sovereign Art Prize in 2010 and 2011
and for the international Arte Laguna Art Prize, Venice in 2011. Hin's show 'I call you
Nancy' will be inspired by Hong Kong life, people, architecture and family
records of his fictitious sister, Nancy, which is poignant due to China's one child
policy. Framed between the windows of the Clipper Lounge, these tiered
glass and Perspex pieces of art will allow guests a peek into Nancy's life. The exhibition will run
between 1 and 26 May 2012 for dining guests to enjoy.
ART HK special accommodation package
Between the 15 and 21 May, guests can enjoy an exclusive ART
HK package: Overnight accommodation in a luxurious roomBreakfast in the
Clipper Lounge or Café CausetteTwo tickets to ART HK, including access to the
fair, an invitation to the Vernissage on the 16 May, use of the ART HK Lounge,
access to all events related to the fair and a complimentary catalogueA welcome
bottle of Veuve Clicquot ChampagneVeuve Clicquot ART HK 12 - LUXE City Guide,
exclusive edition
Rooms start at HKD4,899 subject to 10% service charge, per
night, subject to availability. Room reservations can be made by
contacting the hotel directly on: +852 2820 4202, or by visiting the tempting
offers page on our website at www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong
ART menu in the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar
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| Mandarin Grill + Bar |
Michelin-starred chef, Uwe Opocensky will be offering guests
of the Mandarin Grill + Bar a special Art inspired lunch and dinner menu, which
will include tickets to ART HK. Creative, inspired and designed to
stimulate all the senses, guests will be amazed and delighted as they watch
these artistic dishes named Sculpture, Graffiti, Photography, Painting and
Music unfold in-front of them. The three-course lunch menu will cost
HKD688 and five-course dinner menu will be priced at HKD1,488 and will be
available between 1 and 20* May 2012. For reservations please call: +852
2825 4004, or email mohkg-grill@mohg.com. (*dinner on 20 May will not
include ticket as ART HK will have ended)
ART cocktails in the M bar
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| ART cocktails in the M bar |
Between 1 and 20 May, the fashionable M bar, perched on the
25th floor of the hotel, will also offer a series of must-try art-inspired
cocktails. Future will highlight their molecular skills with this whisky
sour, hot and freezing, while Asia One will be made from vodka, yuzu, lychee,
lime and pomegranate, and Art will be created using Champagne, vodka, raspberry, peach and
lemon. These cocktails will be priced at HKD120 for Future and Asia One
and HKD180 for Art. Guests enjoying a bottle of Veuve Clicquot in the M
bar and the Captain's Bar between 1 and 20 May will also receive two tickets to
ART HK.
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