Event Overview

The New Art Wave International Art Academy Emerging Artist Expo will be held from August 28 to 30, 2015, at the Venetian Macao's Cotai Expo Hall D.

This event showcases the works of 100 finalists from over 20 regions for the "2015 New Art Wave International Artist Award." It features heavyweight speakers discussing artist cultivation, art market expansion, and art investment. It serves as a springboard for emerging artists to enter the art market and a shortcut for new art investors.

Event Details

• Date: August 28–30, 2015
• Time:
  • August 28–29: 11:00–20:00
  • August 30: 11:00–18:00
• Location: Cotai Expo Hall D, The Venetian Macao
• Admission: Information not specified (likely ticketed)

Exhibition & Activities

• Main Exhibition: Features 100 finalists from the "2015 New Art Wave International Artist Award."
• Art Talks: Five curated lectures on various art industry topics.
• Guided Tours: Professional tours for industry insiders (art workers, reporters, artists). Registration required via the official website.

Lecture Schedule

1. Project One: Exploring New Artists (Mandarin)

   • Date/Time: August 29, 11:30–12:30
   • Speaker: Mr. Homer Lee (Founder, Taiwan Lee Gallery)
   • Moderator: Macao Visual Art Industry Association

2. How Art Academies and Art Organisations Cultivate Artists? (Mandarin)

   • Date/Time: August 29, 14:00–15:30
   • Speakers: Mr. Wang Huangsheng (CAFA Art Museum), Mr. Shih Jui-Jen (MOCA Taipei), Mr. John Aiken (HKBU Academy of Visual Arts), Ms. Hsu Hsiu-chu (Macau Polytechnic Institute School of Arts)
   • Moderator: Prof. Chan Yuk Keung (CUHK)

3. Alternative Space: The Cradle of the Artist (Mandarin)

   • Date/Time: August 29, 16:00–17:30
   • Speakers: Mr. Chow Chun Fai (Fotanian), Ms. Lillian Hau Cheuk-ki (JCCAC), Ms. Choi Yan Chi (1a space), Mr. Frank Lei (OXwarehouse)
   • Moderator: Mr. Tam Wai Ping (CUHK)

4. Arts Market under E-Commerce (Mandarin)

   • Date/Time: August 30, 11:30–12:30
   • Speaker: Mr. Deng Bin (Artron.net)
   • Moderator: Macao Visual Art Industry Association

5. New Art Wave: Collection and the Market (English)

   • Date/Time: August 30, 14:30–16:00
   • Speakers: Mr. Henry Au Yeung (Grotto Fine Art), Mr. Leung Siu-kee (Curator), Ms. Tiffany Pinkstone (The Sovereign Art Foundation)
   • Moderator: Mr. Chang Tsong-zung (Hanart TZ Gallery)

Curatorial Vision & Goals

• Vision: New Art Wave is a contemporary art fair for cultural exchange, showcasing finalists of the "2015 New Art Wave Artist Award." It is artist-centric, aiming to discover international emerging artists and provide a smoother path for their creative journey.
• Goals:
  • Provide a platform for outstanding students and graduates from international art academies.
  • Establish art awards to encourage and promote artists.
  • Facilitate dialogue between artists, galleries, agents, collectors, curators, and critics.
  • Offer opportunities for art managers to discover new talent.
  • Provide a purchasing platform for museums and collectors.
  • Offer the general public a platform to appreciate art.

Contact & Links

• Event Website: http://www.new-artwave.com
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/2015NewArtWave
• Honorary Advisors: Mr. Tang Hoi Chiu (HKBU), Mr. Chang Tsong-zung (Curator)