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Looking to deepen a love and appreciation of art, Christine Chan Chiu’s AARRTT-istic platform is a game changer for Hong Kong culture&#8230;
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You co-founded AARRTT. Can you briefly describe the concept behind it? 
It was founded first and foremost to present one unified platform to have a curated selection of pre-filtered events and happenings in Hong Kong, within the region and beyond. So to find art, you wouldn’t need to click on like 10 different websites or google what’s happening or where the next biennale is taking place.
What led you to your love of art? 
I was definitely influenced by my mother. She’s very artistic and creative. She was a docent for museums in Hong Kong. When we went on family holidays she would take me and my siblings to see art. As I got older, I had the opportunity to study other subjects but somehow I started taking art-history courses at my college.
I’m a very visual person and I love history as well, so it seemed to be the perfect fit. I also enjoy how art movements influence social and economic developments within a society. Art changes, it chronicles and records how we as humans react to those changes on both a personal and collective level.
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“Art changes and chronicles changes – and records how humans react to those changes both on a personal and collective level”
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Could you tell us what was the thinking behind the name AARRTT? 
There’s an interesting anecdote behind that. When my business partner Krystyna Winckler and I got together, it was because of our love of art. And we wanted to pick a name that would reflect that. Coming up with the name was quite easy as we mirrored each other, both in our vision for the company as well as our values, upbringing, our kids, our family and even our name – although she’s French and I’m Chinese.
We have pillars. The first being ‘What to See’. We also have a city art guide that breaks the locations down into different districts and tells people where to go for gallery hopping or where to see the next best art shows. And finally we have an educational section, which is ‘What to Know’. Where we present topics we think are trending at the moment – from Chinese diaspora art to street art in Hong Kong, to how to build a collection. We hope that AARRTT platform will be a link to foster cultural exchange between Europe and Asia, as well as the rest of the world.
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What’s your take on the newly launched M+ Museum? 
It’s fantastic. The whole team has done an amazing job and it does Hong Kong proud. Doryun Chong, the chief curator, has done a terrific job of presenting such a diverse range of thematic exhibitions. We’ve all been waiting so long to see the Sigg Collections, from Revolution to Globalisation. I don’t think any of us have seen such a large collection of Chinese art before. It’s quite phenomenal and had to be curated in such a way that it provides the artworks with context and is understood within the history of China at that time.
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You source NFT artworks for Q9 Capital and exhibit them at the Q9 Hub space. For someone new to digital art, can you elaborate a little on what this involves? 
It’s been quite a steep learning curve for me as well, having to learn about NFTs. What is involved at the Q9 Hub is to forge partnerships with market places, art fairs, as well as art platforms. It’s also involved learning about blockchain and the metaverse and what digital art really is.
For any beginner to any sort of art, including NFTs, the first thing you have to do is to do your research, your due diligence, to find out exactly what sort of digital art you want to collect. Also, because with NFTs, there so many different kinds. If you’re looking for NFT art, that’s very different from looking for NFTs with utility in the metaverse. And that too is very different from looking for PFPs (profile photos), the avatars that a lot of people have – such as profile photos on WhatsApp and Facebook. Those all have very different functions and purposes from each other. So before you buy an NFT, you should think carefully about what type you want to collect.
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“For any beginner new to NFTs, the first thing is to do your due diligence. To find out exactly what sort of digital art you want to collect”
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You were Vice-chair of Fundraising for Operation Smile Greater China for five years, as well as the Sheen Hok Charitable Foundation. What did that entail? 
Both charities provide medical attention and support to the underprivileged and those in need. Op-Smile was specifically for those born with facial deformities such as cleft lips and palates. I am very lucky to have friends in the art world who are willing to donate artworks for the annual fundraiser. Last year, we had a Xu Hongfei sculpture that was donated by an anonymous donor that was auctioned for more than twice its original estimate.
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You have a BA in History in French Literature. Who are your favourite writers (especially French) and why? 
The first writer that comes to mind is Baudelaire because his works are romantic and melancholic, and his use of language evokes a lot of nostalgia and longing. Then, I also thought of (Albert) Camus. The way he captures that nonchalance and malaise so well.
The other author I thought of is Gertrude Stein. Even though she’s not French, she lived in France for a long time. She was such a trailblazer, and also a collector. What I loved most, is that in her work, she also talks about her experiences living in pre-second-world-war Paris and meeting all those great artists, like Matisse. Her home was the kind of a salon where everyone gathered.
If you could go back in time and meet anyone from the past, who would it be? 
That’s a no brainer – Eleanor d’Aquitane. I’m a history buff and she lived in the Middle Ages, which to me was a fascinating period in history. She was a queen but she lived among enemies who wanted to kill her and her husband imprisoned her. She had two marriages, 10 or 12 kids, and even Richard the Lionheart was her son. She also took part in the Crusades. She was truly formidable – really resilient and intelligent.
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What was the last music you downloaded/listened to? 
Eroica, Beethoven’s Symphony no. 3.
What’s the biggest challenge to lifting art appreciation in Hong Kong? 
I believe it’s getting people to stop and look – to make time for art. Hong Kong is such a busy city, people are always in a rush. The city does have some very good public art, whether it be local or international artists, but most people don’t realise this. Education is key to lifting art appreciation, be it through schools, public talks or community events.
What do you always keep in your fridge? 
Hummous, comté cheese and Chardonnay.
What three words best describe you? 
Optimistic. Extroverted. Adventurous.
Thank you.
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(Venue: Ora-Ora and Touch Gallery; Photographer: Jack Law; Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma;&nbsp;Videographer: Jackie Chan Hair &amp; makeup: Heti Tsang)

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Christine Chan Chiu on AARRTT, NFTs and fostering cultural exchange between Europe and Asia

It&#8217;s been an enormously exciting season of art in Hong Kong – right from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiv64KZ3bzzAhWPMN4KHU0QBIUQFnoECAYQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igafencu.com%2Fr%2Fart-basel-hong-kong-2021%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw12GfucnyIrxTi3pjZI1k1b">Art Basel </a>in May to the Affordable Art Fair, Unscheduled,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjOpqWQ3bzzAhWWad4KHVA7B4QQFnoECAMQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igafencu.com%2Fr%2Fdigital-art-fair-opens-to-public-highlights-ahead%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iCN0z9ynMEUW77-SIWnCY">Digital Art Fair Asia Edition</a>, the K11 Art Mall Design Fest to Happy Hours – there’s been an art fair for every collector and every budget in the SAR. With the return of the Fine Art Asia, one of the continent&#8217;s leading international art shows, it&#8217;s clear the Hong Kong art market is going strong despite the lack of international investors.
Check out the details of the latest, Fine Art Asia, for your weekend cultural fix.&nbsp;
Art and Antiques from East and West
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This year&#8217;s Fine Art Asia is running from October 8–11, 2021 at its usual Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai location. An art and antique collector&#8217;s dream playground, this year the galleries – both local and from afar – are showcasing museum-quality fine art spanning 5,000 years of cultural history.
Despite the challenges presented by Covid, Fine Art Asia aims to deliver a tighter, younger, homegrown fair with a focus on&nbsp;contemporary artworks by Asian artists, masterpieces by UK photographer Emily Allchurch and 13th-century Yuan dynasty lacquer dishes amongst others. With travel and quarantine restrictions still in effect, overseas gallerists and collectors will largely be amiss. The fair has liaised with some international galleries to participate remotely with the help of trained local staff. The fair&#8217;s founder and director, Andy Hei firmly remains optimistic on the potential of the 66 Hong Kong-based artisanal talent to draw in both traffic and sales. More than 3,000 visitors turned up on day one, stormy weather not withstanding.&nbsp;
<div class="embedded-ad ">Also Read: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjOuKi69LzzAhXF_WEKHZCdBU0QFnoECBAQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igafencu.com%2Fr%2Fdigital-art-fair-opens-to-public-highlights-ahead%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iCN0z9ynMEUW77-SIWnCY">Hong Kong&#8217;s creative scene is exploding &#8211; witness it at the Digital art Fair Asia Edition</a></div>
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<div>The number of galleries stand around one-third less than during pre-Covid times, but that brings a much crisp, fresh energy to the event – an increasing number of local and modern artists are getting the opportunity to make a mark in one of the most prestigious art markets of the world. At the same time, online activities are vying for the interest of oversees collectors and aficionados.&nbsp;</div>
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Hong Kong&#8217;s <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjCj_ra8rzzAhVaPHAKHb8UBjIQFnoECAMQAQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hk-aga.org%2Fgallery%2Fgalerie-ora-ora%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2N3enFjBkn-flXPdPxr3nQ">Ora-Ora </a>at booth&nbsp;C3, known as a&nbsp;catalyst for innovation and openness of expression, has already sold a few opulent, key sculptures by Spanish figurative artist&nbsp;Cristóbal Gabarrón. Crafted in polychromed fibreglass, the figurines are an artist&#8217;s interpretation of history and philosophy bringing a fresh outlook and bridging the cultural divide between the East and the West.&nbsp;
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A visit to booth A8, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxp73Q8rzzAhXMfXAKHYx6BYUQFnoECA0QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftanyabaxtercontemporary.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gd_lUHsz37OJwQzFh87Oo">Tanya Baxter Contemporary</a>&nbsp;is a must for any collector or enthusiast. With established galleries in both London and Hong Kong since the last 25 years, Baxter&#8217;s post-war modern and contemporary art collection is eclectic, featuring global icons from Anish Kapoor to Andy Warhol, Ai Weiwei, Frank Auerbach, Mark Rothko, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Marc Quinn, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. Emin’s You Were Everything,&nbsp;Damien Hirst&#8217;s beautiful work of art, the&nbsp;Cherry Blossoms series, a powerful take on the&nbsp;beauty of life and death are few highlight pieces. &#8220;Our gallery showcases some of the finest international contemporary works from art&nbsp;from New York to Monaco, Hong Kong and Paris&#8221;, says Tanya Baxter Contemporary, and we couldn&#8217;t agree more!
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<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjC66fn77zzAhXWc94KHcxLAEwQFnoECAsQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Frastichineseart.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MpJXK4WDkUwlscqSCTOul">Rasti Chinese Art&nbsp;</a>dedicated to inspiring audiences with their classical&nbsp;Asian antiquities and contemporary artwork on China&#8217;s past is&nbsp;at booth C10 for your artistic perusal.&nbsp;
Like most fairs of the season, Art Asia is going blockchain, offering a series of works from ancient Chinese bronze sculptures to modern works of art to a wider audience through NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Witness limited-edition collectors items in the flesh at the fair and bid for them online at&nbsp;<a href="https://opensea.io/collection/fineartasia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OpenSea.&nbsp;</a>
Fine Art Asia runs until Monday, October 11.&nbsp;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjso6XG9LzzAhXXa94KHS-cDBQQFnoECAUQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igafencu.com%2Fr%2Fart-basel-hong-kong-2021%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw12GfucnyIrxTi3pjZI1k1b">Summer crushing on art fairs in Hong Kong</a>

Fine Art Asia returns to Hong Kong in a smaller edition but with NFTs

Something is changing in the art world.
When Christie&#8217;s rang the auction bell earlier this year in March,&nbsp;Mike Winkelmann, an avant-garde digital artist better known as Beeple, became one of the top three most valuable living artists in the world overnight. A record-smashing NFT (non-fungible token) of his artwork, Everyday: The First 5,000 Days,&nbsp;sold for US$69.4 million. Immediately after this historic feat,&nbsp;Gillian Howard and Heiman Ng started a dialogue to get the inaugural edition of Asia&#8217;s first Digital Art Fair right here in Hong Kong.&nbsp;
Running from October 3 to 17 at the former flagship location of Topshop on Queen&#8217;s Road in Hong Kong, the Digital Art Fair Asia (DAFA) is Asia’s first physical art fair that showcases new media art, 360°&nbsp;immersive experiences and NFT crypto art. The two-week-long revolutionary contemporary art experience will feature artworks &nbsp;– both in physical and virtual format –&nbsp; by over 40 world-class local and international artists.
Whether you&#8217;re a fan of the modern high-end, intangible art trend or not, a visit to this fair is a surreal experience, one that shouldn&#8217;t be missed. Keep scrolling for the fair highlights:
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The Venue
Set right in the middle of Queen&#8217;s Road, the Digital Art Fair comes alive in the 20,000 sq. ft venue. More than 200 pieces of impressive digital, NFT art, augmented reality and virtual reality experiences, digital photography, interactive installations, animation &nbsp;are on display. &nbsp;
Though Covid is no longer a looming threat but with travel restrictions still in place, majority of contemporary talent showcasing their work is local. And that&#8217;s a phenomenal opportunity for the homegrown artists, in the absence of star international players, this is terrific chance to drive multi-million-dollar sales.&nbsp;
The Zones
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The impressive selection of art is split across five different zones, Immersive, Prestige, Pioneer, New Media and Virtual Reality Art Experience.
The Immersive Zone lets enthusiasts embark on an art journey through innovative technologies; Prestige Zone is where digital artworks by some of the most iconic artists like Andy Warhol and Jacky Tsai are being showcased; Pioneer Zone has been curated by Hong Kong-based photographer Derry Ainsworth and urban art specialist Hannah Smith to introduce artists who are at the forefront of the NFT art movement, expect to see works by&nbsp;the likes of Sean Foley, @surrealHK (Tommy Fung), Szabotage, and more. New Media Zone puts the spotlight on local talents including NFT sound artist and &nbsp;&#8216;Godfather&#8217; of Chinese hip hop, MC Yan, and influential Hong Kong digital artist Henry Chu and Victor Wong, the world&#8217;s first artificial ink artist; Virtual Reality Art Experience Zone, is an alluring section where visitors can explore the first virtual museum by Paris-based collectors Sylvian and Dominique Lévy, set up in 2005 by dslollection.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Highlight Booths
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Most of the artwork on display at the fair has been exclusively made for this event. Once created, NFT art is digitally traceable and cannot be duplicated or traded without permission.
One of the galleries making waves at DAFA is a complete 360°&nbsp;immersive gallery by Turkish new media artist&nbsp;Refik Anadol (born 1985). The fusion of art, technology, digital projections, VR, holography, amongst others bring to life a unique, experiential 15-minute artwork made by using over two million fascinating raw images by the International Space Station, the Hubble and MRO telescopes.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Titled&nbsp;Machine Hallucinations — Space : Metaverse –&nbsp;the&nbsp;mesmerizing visual treat&nbsp;explores our fascination with the intricate connections between obscurity and openness through both digital and physical mediums – a rare journey of space exploration, to go where humans cannot travel just yet, was the inspiration behind Anadol&#8217;s masterpiece. Commanding an impressive HK$ 5.5 million bid – the work is a visual and visceral treat.&nbsp;
Late iconic artist Andy Warhol&#8217;s first&nbsp;‘selfie’ – titled &#8216;Untitled (Self-Portrait)&nbsp;– made on a floppy disk in 1985 is on display and up for auction at an undisclosed price.&nbsp;
Digital Art Fair Asia Edition 2021 is running from October 3 to October 17 at G/F, Asia Standard Tower, 59-65 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong.
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