Delve into a world of inspiring art at Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, 22 – 25 May. Discover the full programme below.
99 EXHIBITING GALLERIES
From striking paintings to cutting-edge photography – there’s a whole world of art waiting to be explored from 99 exhibiting galleries. You’ll find something to suit every taste, space, and budget.
Need a starting point? Read our route guide for a hand-picked selection of must-see artists and galleries.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY BUYS
A highlight of visiting an Affordable Art Fair is searching through thousands of artworks on your hunt for the perfect piece. We make it easy for you to find a piece in your budget with our handy under HK$10,000 stickers. Keep your eyes peeled for them as you walk around the fair!
FREE ART WRAPPING
Can’t wait to take your artwork home? Take advantage of our complimentary wrapping services throughout the duration of the fair.
ADOPT A FRUIT AT OUR FRUIT MARKET
An installation featuring 280 unique hand-carved wooden fruits, ready for you to take home. At first glance, the fruits appears like any that you would see in a regular fruit market. Upon closer inspection, you would discover that each fruit is a handcrafted wooden sculpture, reflecting the juxtaposition of appearance and reality.
Adopt a fruit!
Adopt your own unique pair of fruits just for HKD1,000, with any combination your desire. Each adopted pair becomes a part of our collectors’ personal narrative as you get to choose and create their own combination.
HIDDEN ARTIST INSIDE THE ATM PROJECT
Don’t miss this interactive space where artist, Jackie Case creates five-minute sketches for visitors and invites you to partake in the creative process 🖌️
Purchase a ‘credit card’ and write a prompt for Jackie, and she will produce a live sketch drawing on the spot. This special project has also travelled to Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore, making this its final stop in Asia.
Here’s how it works:
1. Purchase a ‘credit card’ from the payment desk for HK$300.
2. Write down a prompt / subject / inspiration that you would like on the credit card.
3. Insert the card into the ATM Project.
4. Artist Jackie Case, hidden inside, will create a unique, hand-drawn sketch just for you.
ASIA INSPIRED
Four female artists join forces in this live performance, taking turns creating on the same banyan tree that reflects their shared resilience, strength, and deep rooted friendship.
Painting our café, Hong-Kong style! Local artist Pen So will be re-designing the Fair café, surrounding it with familiar objects, iconic foods, and recognisable cityscapes, guiding everyone to appreciate Hong Kong culture through a new perspective.
HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD PRESENTS: AUNTIE ANGEL STORE
Discover Hong Kong’s living culture memories connected to the city’s neighbourhoods through a tactile, sensory experience – the interactive activation Auntie Angel Store invites you to a nostalgic journey drawing inspiration from Hong Kong’s traditional tuck shops, commonly known as “士多(si6 do1)”, by the locals.
Images: Angel Hui, Make a Wish: A Site-specific Art Installation, 2022 – 2023, Blue-and-White ceramics, ceramics and fiberglass sculpture
Reimagine the nostalgic charm of traditional “士多 (si6 do1)” through the display of Angel Hui’s new series of blue-and-white ceramic artworks. These pieces, inspired by beloved local snacks like ice cream, chips, and soft drinks, beautifully capture the essence of “士多 (si6 do1)” and its significance in the fabric of local culture.
Visit Auntie Angel Store to explore a rich tapestry of Hong Kong’s iconic “士多(si6 do1)” culture.
ART WORKSHOPS
Art Loop
Art Loop once again offers their signature educational, engaging, and interactive art tours, crafted especially for young minds (aged 4-12). From learning proper gallery etiquette to interacting with real artists and diverse artworks, this immersive experience promises to inspire and leave a lasting impression on our young audiences.
After the tour, students will build on their creative journey by channelling inspiration into their own artwork. Using contrasting colours and floral patterns, participants will sharpen their observation skills with a live floral arrangement on-site, creating beautiful flower paintings to take home — a wonderful keepsake of their learning experience.
Purchase tickets to this workshop.
Sip and Sketch Workshops
A Mixed Media Botanical Workshop led by artist, Eleanor McColl. The workshop features a blind drawing exercise, followed up with Eleanor’s favourite painting technique – scrumbling, and ends with free-form collage and painting time. Visitors can take home a stunning mixed media botanical masterpiece.
Each session includes a complimentary glass of wine. Purchase tickets to this workshop.
Hong Kong Food Illustration Workshop
Join local artist, Kitty Wong to put bold colours and annotations on her cheeky Hong Kong food illustrations capturing local food items like her series, “Hong Kong Diner”, “Hong Kong Bakery”, and “Hong Kong Street Food”.
This is a drop-in workshop on Saturday 2pm-4pm, complimentary with your ticket.
GUIDED MINDFUL ART TOUR
Embark on an engaging art tour led by art and mindfulness practitioner, Ms. Zon So. This is a curated experience that invites you to delve into artists’ intentions and the emotions conveyed through their works.
The tour will explore a variety of artworks centered on the universal theme of love. Throughout the tour, visitors will engage in a guided meditation, art appreciation, and playful oracle card readings – all designed to help us connect with the essence of each artwork and reflect on our personal experiences.
This is suitable for anyone looking to reflect on their relationships and understanding of love in its many forms – romantic, familial, self-love, and beyond.
The tour will be hosted in a mix of English and Cantonese. This tour is a drop-in event. Please gather by the Information Desk, just inside the fair, by 12.15pm on Friday 23 May.
NEW INSTALLATIONS BY THE TINY SMILE AND XIE KE
The Tiny Smile (TTS) immersive art installation
Snap a selfie with The Tiny Smile’s installation, a playful use of the Hundred Smiles 百笑圖 , and the Chinese character for “smile” ( 笑 ). It will be suspended throughout the space, reminding visitors of moments of joy, introspection, and connection.
Great Love
From ancient to modern times, across East and West cultures, love, is one of the most important virtues in the pursuit of life. Modern literary figure Bing Xin once said: “With love, you have everything.”, and this phrase has been widely passed down to this day. Find this sculpture at the fair which serves as a reminder of compassion and kindness.
GREAT ART – EXHIBITION PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL HONG KONG
As a UK-born company, Affordable Art Fair is thrilled to collaborate with the British Consulate General Hong Kong in 2025. Together we present a special exhibition celebrating the vibrancy of British creativity.
DISCOVER: YOUNG TALENT
Discover: Young Talent offers art lovers the opportunity to snap up the artwork of rising talents before they ascend into stardom. Curated by Peony Hung, this year’s hand selected emerging artists are Soho So and Todd Lam, Jason Chan, Aria Chan and Irene Lee.
Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong runs from 22 – 25 May. We can’t wait to welcome you along – make sure to grab your tickets online and save.