Art Central draws 43,000 visitors with dynamic global contemporary art

The 10th edition of Art Central, which concluded on Sunday (Mar 30), attracted more than 43,000 local and international visitors for a celebration of contemporary art from Asia and beyond.

The fair featured its largest gallery presentation to date, with 108 galleries showcasing works by more than 500 artists from over 40 countries and regions.

During the six-day event, visitors explored the extensive gallery displays and diverse programs, including commissioned installations, performances, video art, talks, and tours.

Neo, a section dedicated to emerging artists, returned for its second year, featuring 15 galleries from Asia, Europe, and the Americas highlighting artists in their first or second year of participation.

The fair also introduced Legend, a curator-led exhibition showcasing renowned artists born before 1970.

Meanwhile, six distinguished artists from the Asia-Pacific region were featured in special exhibits, while the fair placed a strong focus on photography.

Corey Andrew Barr, Fair Director of Art Central, expressed confidence that the event will continue creating opportunities for artists, galleries, and audiences, further enriching the region’s contemporary art scene.

In addition, Kenneth Young, Director of a local gallery, said he was "overwhelmed by the tremendous visitor response."

Jin Youming, founder of Beijing’s Bonian Space, observed that the quality of the artwork has significantly improved and praised the strong curation of the photography sector.