Uncharted Territory: Culture and Commerce in Hong Kong's Art World (Penguin Specials: The Hong Kong Series)

Uncharted Territory: Culture and Commerce in Hong Kong's Art World (Penguin Specials: The Hong Kong Series)

Magnus Renfrew
$9.95
Publication Date: February 1st, 2018
Publisher:
Penguin Books Australia
ISBN:
9780734398567
Pages:
100

Description

Hong Kong has the once-in-a-generation opportunity to assert itself as the creative and cultural hub of Asia, and to rival the established centers of New York and London. In providing an angle unique to the city, Hong Kong could play a pivotal role beyond the market in redefining the concept of "global." But, is it ready to take on the challenge? Magnus Renfrew, art expert and one of the driving forces behind the city’s ascent in the art world, outlines the recent past and paints the future of Hong Kong’s art scene, all while reflecting on his own experiences and the new buzz around Hong Kong’s endless possibilities.

About the Author

Magnus Renfrew has been named twice as one of the 100 most influential figures in the international art world by ARTREVIEW. Previously, he was the founding director of the Hong Kong International Art Fair (ART HK), which is widely recognized as having played a crucial role in repositioning Hong Kong as the centre of the art market in Asia. He was also director of the first two editions of Art Basel in Hong Kong and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Praise for Uncharted Territory: Culture and Commerce in Hong Kong's Art World (Penguin Specials: The Hong Kong Series)

"Concise and authoritative, a bold call for the territory to become the global city it’s destined to be . . ." —Kristie Lu Stout, CNN


". . . combines insider insights with objective analysis, a succinct account of the journey so far and what might lie ahead." —Tisa Ho, Executive Director of Hong Kong Arts Festival


"Magnus Renfrew arrived in Hong Kong a decade ago as an outsider and came to play an integral part in raising the city's importance for the global art market. In this concise yet many-layered analysis, Renfrew details the complexity of the city's cultural scene and its enormous potential. Just as important is his clarity in articulating the challenges Hong Kong faces in fulfilling its desire to be Asia's cultural capital." —Marc Spiegler, Global Director of Art Basel


"A far-reaching tour de force that highlights a particular moment within the rich and dynamic fabric of the Hong Kong art world." —Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director, Serpentine Galleries
 

"Magnus Renfrew demolishes the old slur that Hong Kong is only interested in making money—he shows that this city has an exciting present and promising future as a cultural hub and meeting place for East and West." —Chris Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes, Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and Former Governor of Hong Kong

"Renfrew hits a bullseye in accurately capturing the dynamic and evolving transformation of Hong Kong into a global art hub." —S. Alice Mong, Executive Director, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
 

"A concise and thoughtful account of Hong Kong’s ascent into a global art centre. Magnus Renfrew reveals the complexities of  navigating local and international sensitivities while calling for a more generous representation of Asia within the global discourse." —Claire Hsu, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Asia Art Archive
 

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