GREAT Art Exhibition: Hong Kong 2025

A Partnership with British Consulate-General Hong Kong.

Coco Ma Hiu Lam

Tuesday 6 May, 2025

As a UK born and bred company, Affordable Art Fair is collaborating with the British Consulate General Hong Kong in 2025, presenting a special exhibition featuring 11 British artists from Affordable Art Fair, and works from the British Council Collection.

Curated by KY Wong, the exhibition is presented into 3 different segments: GREAT Art, See Things Differently, and Gleam and Echoes. Take a sneak peek below at the artworks selected so you can be ready to view them in person during the fair from May 22-25!

GREAT Art

Art that celebrates the timeless allure in classic forms of landscape paintings, abstract compositions and pop art, is inviting audiences and collectors to revel in the beauty of expression.

Marine House at Beer, Jo March, Playing Away, 61x92cm, Acrylic

These selected works from distinguished UK galleries embody the enduring power of traditional mediums, where sweeping vistas, bold abstractions and vibrant cultural snapshots converge.

Amelia Wood, Mama Nina Goddess of Fire, Mixed Media on Canvas, 100x80cm, HKD$25000 — Amelia Wood, Mama Nina Goddess of Fire, Mixed Media on Canvas, 100x80cm

Carina Haslam Gallery, RobertInnes, Port Salon Beach, Oil on Canvas, 100x150cm

Each piece beckons viewers to pause, appreciate, and connect with the emotive depth of British artistry, fostering a love for art that transcends generations and borders.

Rachael Dalzell, The Leaves Dance, Acrylic Paint on Canvas with Gold Leaf, 90x70cm

Jacob Talbot, A Special Tree (XXL), Organic Wood, Bespoke Framed with AR70, 118x61cm

See Things Differently

Here, innovation transforms perception, inviting viewers to think and feel from fresh perspectives. Through paintings, photography, sketches, prints and novel interpretations, these selected art pieces challenge conventions and ignite the imagination.

Quantum Contemporary Art, Paul Wright, Cascade, 2025, Oil on linen, 123 x 98cm

From digital explorations to reimagined narratives, each work offers a new lens on the world, blending aesthetic daring with intellectual curiosity. This section encourages an adventurous engagement with subject matter, where boundaries blur and the eye discovers beyond.

Phil Shaw London, New York, Paris, Moscow II, 2019, archival print, 119 x 96 cm 46 78 x 37 34 in Framed Edition of 65, courtesy of the Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery — Phil Shaw, London, New York, Paris, Moscow II, 2019, archival print, courtesy of the Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery

Justine Smith, The Oldland Isles I - IV ( Five Pound Map) - Courtesy of TAG Fine Arts — Justine Smith, The Oldland Isles I – IV ( Five Pound Map) – Courtesy of TAG Fine Arts

Gallery Voxx, Mila Alexander, Abstract Charcoal

EDiT, Sara Pope, Benson, Hyper gloss flatbed print onto cut out alubond with hand pulled screens, 70 x 70cm

Siger Gallery, Russell Herron, Cardboard Portrait

EDiT, Sara Pope, Hot Pink Pop, Oil on gesso covered circular wood panel with 24 carat gold leaf, 70 x 70cm

Gleam and Echoes

Works from the British Council Collection

Seven selected works from the British Council Collection are engaging in dialogue with GREAT Art and See Things Differently to illuminate the UK’s cultural tapestry. Curated around socio-cultural themes, these pieces by UK artists reflect the British Council’s commitment to fostering global connections.

Conrad Atkinson, The Wall Street Journal

From urban vibrancy to introspective individuality, the selection celebrates diverse voices, offering a window into the UK’s evolving identity and its enduring dialogue with the world.

Wendy McMurdo, Solo Violin, St. Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh 1998

Co-presented with the British Consulate General Hong Kong.

Make sure to secure your tickets to the fair this 22 – 25 May to explore this incredible exhibition in person. Alongside our partnership with British Consulate General Hong Kong, we’ll have 1,000s of artworks to peruse and take home, engaging programming, art workshops, and plenty more. We’d love to see you there!

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Author

Coco Ma Hiu Lam

As an avid arts and culture lover, Coco started off her journey with us as a Fair Assistant back in 2017. Prior to this, Coco was as a Senior Executive at the PR agency Edelman, and is looking forward to immersing herself into the art world with Affordable Art Fair. Outside of work, she finds joy in connecting with people and is affiliated with Mother’s Choice, Redress and the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in their pro-bono projects.