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July 25th, 2024The highly anticipated Sotheby's flagship gallery will officially open this Saturday (27 July) to mark a new chapter in Hong Kong's luxury landmark Landmark Chater with a series of extraordinary exhibitions, experiences and performances in a newly designed space. More than 100 rare and iconic items will be on display at the 24,000-square-foot, two-storey retail space. There is a museum-level exhibition space on the ground floor, bringing visitors an immersive viewing experience; On the ground floor is Sotheby's Salon, which aims to provide the ultimate retail experience across nearly 20 categories. The flagship gallery is well-connected and will see more than 1.3 million visitors per month.
Sotheby's forward-thinking vision fits perfectly with the bold and innovative design concept of Netherlands architectural planning firm MVRDV in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to create an immersive gallery space that pushes the boundaries of traditional exhibition spaces.
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"With Sotheby's flagship gallery in the works, we are committed to making this exhibition space in Hong Kong a cultural hub for visitors from all over the world – a place where art and culture lovers of all generations come together to discover and be inspired by exceptional rarities and exclusive experiences. We invite you to step into the heart of Hong Kong and step into the world of Sotheby's. Nathan Drahi, Managing Director, Sotheby's Asia
"Today marks a new chapter for Sotheby's, presenting the most extraordinary aesthetic experience in the new flagship gallery. Our vision is to create a space that inspires curiosity and imagination: from dinosaur fossils to premium handbags, contemporary African design furniture to classical Italy drawings, movie posters to Picasso ceramics, Korea contemporary craftsmanship to rare and antique watches, Gothic sculpture to contemporary jewelry design, ancient Chinese art to rare books and manuscripts, and contemporary art to samurai armor, to inspire and attract existing and emerging collectors. - Qiu Guoshi, Chairman of Sotheby's Asia
"We are proud to design Sotheby's flagship gallery in Hong Kong. We envision a space that will redefine the barrier between the public and the treasure trove of priceless art, making art and culture accessible in bold and new ways. Jacob van Rijs, Founder and Principal Architect of MVRDV Architects
Sotheby's Salon
The journey begins at Sotheby's Salon on the ground floor, bringing art and luxury retail to a whole new level. Designed to cater to today's multi-disciplinary collecting trend, the space is divided into seven salons in five zones, showcasing more than 200 pieces from around the world spanning 80 million years of civilization, ranging from HK$5,000 to HK$50 million for immediate collection.
Each salon has its own unique curation, condensing the wisdom and aesthetic perspectives of different worlds, presenting a surprising cross-border collision. It includes dinosaur fossils, jewelry, African art, sneakers, classical Western drawings and designs to cater to the diverse tastes of today's collectors. The flagship gallery features an open-plan design with a penetrating space and a spacious, light-filled glass porch that seamlessly connects the existing stand-alone shops and embellishes them with epic art. Sotheby's classic blue and gold tones are used throughout the salons on the first floor.
Exhibition space
A staircase that acts as a transition leads visitors to the basement level of the gallery, from the hustle and bustle of the city to the hidden exhibition area. Compared with the bright and open design on the first floor, the underground presents a magnificent spatial secret, echoing the Taoist concept of change. Inspired by the stone offering stones, which are revered by Chinese culture, the underground space emphasizes the concept of balance, continuous adaptation and change between man and nature, which coincides with the concept of ecological and environmental protection that is valued in contemporary society. The stone offering embodies Taoist thought and is the inspiration for this immersive space, which connects the past and the present. The Grotto Gallery is centrally flanked by the Pantheon and Sanctum galleries, each decorated in deep burgundy and charcoal wood. The building is 6 meters high, and the ceiling is staggered, creating a delicate valley on the stone, with sudden ups and downs. The three spaces will host museum-quality exhibitions, art performances, and previews of major auctions.
"The design principles of the flagship gallery are not only a vision, but also a philosophical interpretation of sustainability, reflecting the synchronization of art with the times. Through an avant-garde curatorial concept, we present contemporary art performances and unique events to present visitors with an artistic experience that pushes the boundaries of boundaries. ”
What's going forward
"Bodhi: Treasures of Buddhist Art" will showcase masterpieces of Buddhist statues at the Grotto and Pantheon galleries on the basement floor, tracing the development of Buddhist art. Located next to the Grotto Gallery, the most intimate gallery on this floor will be the Sanctum Gallery, which presents "Ice: Two Treasures on Loan from the Long Museum", two masterpieces from a millennium apart, Ger·hard Richter's Iceberg and the Northern Song Dynasty Ru kiln azure glaze. This Ruguan kiln brush glaze is like condensation, ice cracked and clear, is undoubtedly the rarest and highest price porcelain ever. Sotheby's will also be showcasing Banksy's famous self-destructive Girl Without Balloons, considered one of the most important works of art of the early 21st century.
Highlights of the year include Sotheby's Modern & Contemporary Art Evening and Day Auctions in September, as well as a range of luxury and Asian art auctions in October (see auction schedule at sothebys.com/asia).
To celebrate the opening of Sotheby's new spaces in Hong Kong, Paris and New York, Sotheby's will release a short film voiced by United Kingdom Charles ·Dance OBE, a video that pays homage to artistic creativity with the aesthetics of video. Sotheby's presents immersive exhibitions and cultural programs that will bring extraordinary works to the public all year round, telling the unique stories of creators and celebrating their vision.
Sotheby's flagship gallery
Opening date: 27 July 2024 (Saturday)
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m
Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
Address: Landmark Chater, 8 Connaught Road, Central
sothebys.com/asia
About Sotheby's
Founded in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's leading platform for art and luxury. Sotheby's is committed to promoting art appreciation and preservation through its innovative approach to art and rare collectibles through auctions, private sales and retail services. Sotheby's global sales platform is backed by industry-leading technology platforms and a team of experts in 40 countries across 70 collections, including contemporary art, modern and impressionist art, Western classical art, Chinese art, jewelry, watches, spirits and spirits, interior decoration, and automotive and real estate.