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October 16, 2007
New York's First Asian Contemporary Art Fair
ACAF NY will be New York's first Asian Contemporary Art Fair.
ACAF debuts November 8-12, 2007 at Pier 92 with new works by a front line of contemporary masters and a fascinating selection of work in varied media by emerging artists who are setting tomorrow's trends. ACAF brings to New York a vibrant, international art market, attractive to experienced collectors but accessible to those new to contemporary Asian art. ACAF will arrange special opportunities for dialogue and learning, and will become a point of convergence where some of the most respected dealers of contemporary Asian art will engage collectors and the general public.
A prime objective of ACAF NY will be to enrich knowledge and enhance familiarity with contemporary Asian art. To that end, a guest-curated exhibition will feature works that highlight salient issues and significant trends. A series of lectures led by renowned curators, dealers, and scholars will add perspective to appreciating and collecting contemporary Asian art and will cultivate a scholarly forum on current topics.
ACAF NY will open with a gala event and preview prior to the public opening at Pier 92 in Manhattan.
ACAF NY will place selected exhibitors in a prime location supported by targeted promotion and special opportunities to connect with new clients and to present their artists to an international market.
The fair will offer a professional environment:
· 80 exhibitors from over 10 countries
· Large booths
· Extensive marketing campaign
· Daily press briefings
· Cultural and educational programs designed to complement the fair
· Special exhibition
· Scholarly lecture series
· Expert collecting advice
· VIP lounge
· International art publications
· Cafe and guest lounge
Western collectors have become increasingly curious and enthusiastic about Asian art; recent contemporary art fairs and auctions have been avidly attended and enormously successful. ACAF NY is timed to introduce a select group of dealers to both sophisticated collectors and a large and interested public. You will want to be there.
New York Film Festival and Jia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke's "Useless" (or "Inutile") premiered on Saturday at Rose Hall in Lincoln Center. It is the second movie that he made about Artist in China , and the third one is on its way. A marvelous piece, smart and faithful. The contrast resulted from different social classes make the movie much deeper. Jia Zhangke's unique and genuine views never fail to catch you with surprises.
What I didn't really expect on the day is that Jia Zhangke himself actually attended the premier. He appeared on stage after the screening, and he answered a couple of questions from the audience. The questions are a bit aggressive, however, Jia Zhangke handled them without any hesitation. It really impressed me. Such an intelligent guy!
1. Economic growth and the Artists
China's rapid economic growth gives great opportunities and more than ever exposures to the Artists. At the same time, it does bring environmental problems and a lot of other issues. We are experiencing the ramification of the rapid economy growth, both the good and the bad.
2. Why choose artists as topic, what can they do to help improve the society, the country, the world.
At this moment, it is hard to say what exactly Artists can do. But we all know what the world would look like if there is no artists.