HRD ART Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as HRDART) will participate in "ART365", which will be held at Matsuzakaya Nagoya store from Thursday, January 16th to Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
This exhibition is an art fair that brings together the leading galleries of the Japanese art scene, and HRDART is pleased to present the works of two galleries that are attracting attention in Asia and Japanese artists who are active mainly in the Asian region.
The overseas galleries are [ARTIFY ART GALLERY] based in Hong Kong and [ART FOCUS] based in Bangkok.
■Overseas gallery introduction
① ARTIFY ART GALLERY / Hong Kong area
ARTIFY ART GALLERY aims to connect artists with audiences in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asia and the world, supporting and nurturing both local and global artists. We support artists to reach a wider audience through collaborations with museums and foundations, and accompany new talent on their journey to being recognized by collectors.
For collectors, we aim to attract their interest in a variety of ways, including introducing new artists, providing the latest art information, news about museum collections, and even private tours to art fairs and museum shows. In all of these endeavors, we prioritize the privacy of our customers and provide an environment where they can enjoy art with peace of mind.
ARTIFY not only nurtures talented artists, but also deepens connections throughout the art community, creating a vibrant art scene that is attractive to both artists and collectors.
② Art Focus Bangkok / Bangkok
Art Focus Bangkok, run by Tang Contemporary Art, aims to be the perfect destination for art lovers, housing an art library, an art toy shop, an art space and a multi-purpose area hosting engaging talks, workshops and a range of art-related activities.
Founded in Bangkok in 1997, Tang Contemporary Art aims to promote Chinese contemporary art locally and globally. Through critical exhibitions and participation in art fairs, the firm has gained an international reputation as a pioneer in the Asian contemporary art scene.
Art Focus Bangkok's mission is to promote art to younger and new audiences, and is committed to nurturing a vibrant community for the next generation of art lovers and collectors.
The gallery is located on the first floor of River City Bangkok, one of Bangkok's leading art shopping malls.
■ ART365
Exhibition title
"ART365 Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store"
Date
from Thursday, January 16th to Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Venue
Matsuzakaya Hall, 8th floor, South Building, Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store
■ Exhibiting Artists
Alfred Cheng, Bibi Lei, Gao Binbin (from ARTIFY ART GALLERY)
Mariko Toey, Wannita Tankeng (from Art Focus Bangkok)
Ryoko Kaneta, Yukito Shinkai, Eimi Suzuki (from HRDART)
■About HRD ART Co., Ltd.
HRD ART Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as HRDART) supports the overseas expansion of Japanese artists, focusing on the contemporary art market, which is rapidly gaining popularity in Asia. Specifically, we broaden the fan base of artists and increase global recognition through unconventional methods such as holding exhibitions at museums and galleries, licensing works, and collaborations with brands.
In Japan, a large-scale exhibition of her work, "Moment to Last," will be held at Daikanyama Hillside Forum in August 2022. In 2024, she announced a collaboration with Ryoko Kaneta and Franck Muller (Asia Pacific).
In the future, we plan to expand our scope beyond Japan to other Asian countries such as China, Thailand, and Singapore, and to promote cultural exchange. As part of this, we will be in charge of a special project for ART365, introducing noteworthy galleries in Asia.