Hong Kong, July 17, 2024 – Creo has announced the launch of PHOTOFAIRS Hong Kong, a contemporary art fair dedicated to photography, set to take place from March 26-30, 2025, at the Central Harbourfront. The event promises to bring together exhibitors from around the world to present a broad and inclusive view of the photographic medium, establishing itself as a key event in Asia’s art calendar.
PHOTOFAIRS Hong Kong aims to become a focal point for photography during Asia’s most significant art week, enhancing the city’s vibrant cultural scene. The inaugural edition will be led by Fan Ni, who has extensive experience managing cultural and arts projects in the Asia Pacific region, including her ongoing role as Director of PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai. Under her guidance, the fair will explore the diverse landscape of photography and image-making, spanning from traditional disciplines to innovative practices.
“We are so pleased to bring PHOTOFAIRS to Hong Kong and to continue our mission to create spaces for the discovery and cultivation of photography in the Asia Pacific region,” said Fan Ni, Director of PHOTOFAIRS Hong Kong. “Hong Kong Art Week is a cornerstone in the annual art calendar, and we look forward to joining the celebrations and welcoming galleries, collectors, patrons, and visitors to the Central Harbourfront.”
The debut edition of PHOTOFAIRS Hong Kong will be divided into three sectors:
- Main: Featuring galleries showcasing modern and contemporary photography and photo-based art.
- Focus: Dedicated to solo and dual artist presentations.
- Digital: Open to galleries presenting artists working at the intersection of photography and new technologies.
The fair will also feature a dynamic VIP program, enhancing the week of fairs, exhibition openings, and satellite events around the city. Details of the program will be announced in the coming months.
PHOTOFAIRS Hong Kong is organized by Creo in partnership with Angus Montgomery Arts (AMA) and in collaboration with Meta Media and Great Entertainment Group (GEG). Creo, along with its majority shareholder AMA, has a long history of organizing international events and programming within the contemporary arts sphere. Their portfolio includes PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, Taipei Dangdai, India Art Fair, ART SG, and Tokyo Gendai.
“Hong Kong is a global art center uniquely positioned to welcome both the regional and international art communities, making it the perfect location for PHOTOFAIRS,” said Scott Gray, Founder and CEO of Creo. “Taking place during the annual Art Week, the fair is a vital new touchpoint to celebrate photography, embedded within an unmissable week of cultural events and activations around the city. We look forward to working with our partners Meta Media Group and GEG and collaborating with the city’s many prestigious institutions and galleries to put together a dynamic first edition.”
PHOTOFAIRS Hong Kong promises to offer a unique platform for artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts to engage with the latest developments in the photographic arts, setting a new standard for photography fairs in the region. As preparations continue, the art world eagerly anticipates the fair’s debut in March 2025.
