(21 May 2010)
AIAA 2010 Unveiled On May 21
3-day Show Becomes Major Art & Antique Trading Platform
The 5th Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair (AIAA 2010), an annual big event of the art & antique circle, is unveiled on May 21. Since 2006, the fair has already become a major art and antique trading platform. This year, the fair gathers a hundred of exhibitors from around the world, with 200 booths showcasing ceramics, Buddha statutes, bronze wares, aloeswood, antique furniture, jade, calligraphy, oil paintings, glassware, sculptures, clocks & watches, decorative arts and many more.
Being a well-developed exhibition in terms of its scale and market positioning, AIAA 2010 will feature more genres of contemporary art, including modern ceramics (Jingdezhen Porcelain & Hanguang China), 2008 Harmonious China Saluting Olympic Games - National Competition of Fine Arts and Calligraphy Prime Works Collection (208 art pieces), artworks from Korean galleries, Yixing ceramic teapots, Belgium International Culture & Art, Shengmang - works of art by Chinese up and coming artists, Yuhua stones, Zhenhu embroidery, porcelain contemporary arts by Francis Cheung.
In addition, the "Wisdom of I-Ching and Art Collecting" Seminars are organized concurrently to introduce the influence of I-Ching upon Chinese culture, philosophy and aesthetics over the five thousand years and how it affects the aesthetic tastes and artistic styles of Orientals. Mr. Shum Yat Fei and Mr. Su Bo Cheng, masters of I-Ching from Hong Kong and Mainland China respectively, are invited to deliver the seminars.
As for the China buyer groups, over ten coaches have been arranged for picking up about 400 buyers from Guangdong Province, while another 100 buyers will come from Shanghai, Jingdezhen of Jiangxi, Nanjing, Suzhou and Beijing.
| Highlights of AIAA2010 include: |
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Antique: Antique - Chinese ceramics, jade, Buddha statues, aloeswood, carpets, ornaments, sculptures. |
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Contemporary Art: Korean Galleries, Jingdezhen porcelain, Hanguang China, Yixing ceramic teapot, Belgium International Culture & Art, Shengmang - works of art by Chinese up and coming artists, Yuhua stone, Zhenhu embroidery, Porcelain Contemporary Arts by Francis Cheung. |
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Private Collection Pavilion: 2008 Harmonious China Saluting Olympic Games - National Competition of Fine Arts and Calligraphy Prime Works Collection; jade sculptures of Qing dynasty, calligraphy, oil paintings. |
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"Wisdom of I-Ching and Art Collecting" Seminars: Mr. Shum Yat Fei: "I-Ching & Aesthetic"; Mr. Su Bo Cheng: 1st session: "I-Ching & Economics of Antique"; 2nd session: "I-Ching & Prospect of China's Economy"; 3rd session: "I-Ching & Feng Shui of Current Year". |
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Free Seminars: Professor Lu Wei Hua: How to Determine the True Value of Chinese Paintings; Wang Xia Hong: Aloeswood; Art Nouveau - Outstanding Artists in the History of Glass, Emille Galle and Daum Brothers. |
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Free Evaluation Services |
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| Officiating guests are as follow: |
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Mr. Liu Han Qi, Deputy Director-General of Publicity of Cultural & Sports Department, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR |
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Mr. Huang Kang Ming, Vice-mayor of the People's Government of Jingdezhen |
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Mr. Cheung Wah Fung, President of Chrisfund, National Committee of the Chinese People' s Political Consultative Conference, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Securities Professionals Association |
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Mr. Kung Yan Sum, Chairman of Chinachem Group Executive Committee |
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Mrs. Vivien Kung, wife of Chairman of Chinachem Group Executive Committee |
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Mr. Gu Xingwei, Director and General Manager of Wen Wei Po |
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Mr. Ma Wei Du, Famous Antique Collector; Chief Director of Guanfu museum |
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Mr. Li Qingzhao, the Secretary-general of the Shanghai Liaison Office of Economic Co-operation Association of the Provinces, Municipalities, Autonomous and the Central Departments |
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Mr. Gu Xingwei, Director and General Manager of Wen Wei Po |
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Mr Shi Juntang, Vice Board Chairman of Ceramic Industry Association of China |
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Mr. Lu Hui Min, Chairman of Shanghai Collectors & Connoisseurs Association |
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Mr. Loki Lou, Standing Vice Chairman of Guangdong Antiques & Arts Trade Association |
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Mr. Lu Hui Min, Chairman of Shanghai Collectors & Connoisseurs Association |
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Mr. Su Bo Cheng, The Vice-President of Chinese Yijing Research Institute, The Visiting Professor of Shanghai Jiaotong University |
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Ms. Shou Wu Zhen, Managing Director of Jiangsu Cheung Kong Auction (HK) Ltd. |
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Mr. Eddie Leung, Managing Director of Paper Communication Exhibition Services |
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About "The 5th Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair (AIAA 2010)"
| Date |
21-23 May 2010 (Friday ~ Sunday) |
| Time |
21-22 May
23 May |
11:30 - 19:00
11:30 - 17:00 |
| Venue |
Hall 3, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport |
| Admission Fee |
HK$100 (Adults and children are charged the same)
On-site registration terminates 30 min. before the end of the show days. |
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