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This year’s fair shines under the bold new theme, “See Art. Love Art. Own Art.” - a call to action that inspires audiences not just to admire, but to own the very best of original, contemporary art. What sets Affordable Art Fair apart is its welcoming spirit and approachable atmosphere: a vibrant cultural event and accessible model, where seasoned collectors and first-time buyers alike can discover works that resonate with them personally. In today’s fast-paced world, where contemporary lifestyles emphasise design and functionality, the fair highlights how owning artwork can redefine home styles, turning interiors into bold personal statements as well as elevating interior design. It also reflects a growing movement where people see art as a journey of discovery, offering inspiration, personal expression, and creative energy that enhances daily living - a critical component of personal expression and creative living.
Affordable Art Fair has established itself as a celebration of creativity and connection, offering immersive installations, interactive workshops, and diverse galleries that make art ownership joyful, approachable, and transformative - a straightforward process. By fostering inclusivity and originality, the fair continues to build a thriving art community in Hong Kong, where contemporary art becomes part of both a lifestyle and personal growth, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a key regional art hub, integrating contemporary art into the city’s cultural landscape.
The 2026 edition will showcase a captivating collection and curated selection of galleries from Hong Kong and across the globe, with exhibitors hailing from Australia, Belgium, China, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the UK, the US, and beyond. Visitors can look forward to a kaleidoscope of contemporary creativity, a broad spectrum of media - all offered at accessible prices to encourage new collectors to take their first step in building a personal collection.
Adding to the excitement, the fair will introduce a Creative Hub featuring Artists in Residence and special collaborations with talents such as Erin Hung, alongside a roster of Artists in Action and hands-on workshops in printmaking. Returning highlights include Young Talent Hong Kong, showcasing emerging local voices, and Special Projects with bold installations, experimental works, and live performances, joined this year with a Photography Feature. Continuing its spirit of cultural dialogue, the fair will also partner with the British Consulate General Hong Kong to celebrate creative exchange between the UK and Hong Kong.
Shares Fair Director, Regina Zhang, “Affordable Art Fair stands out for the way it turns collecting into a joyful, welcoming experience. This year, under the theme “See Art. Love Art. Own Art”, we celebrate accessibility and originality side by side - bringing together inspiring contemporary works at approachable prices, while creating a vibrant atmosphere where everyone feels at home. We invite you not only to discover art, but to own it, to connect with artists, and to carry creativity into everyday life. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire people to embrace contemporary art as part of their world, and to nurture a thriving, sustainable art community here in Hong Kong.”
Don’t miss this year’s Gallery Highlights which include:
M&T Art
M&T ART is dedicated to discovering and supporting new artists through painting, performance, installation, sculpture, media, and image. With a strong focus on originality, craftsmanship, and diversity, the gallery aims to invigorate contemporary art in China and foster international recognition. Through high quality exhibitions and a growing collection of modern works, M&T ART promotes young talent and sustains creativity. Located in an art park, away from the metropolis,, M&T ART offers a dedicated environment that bridges past and future, creating meaningful encounters between artists, collectors, and audiences.
The Tolman Collection
The Tolman Collection of Tokyo is recognised as the leading publisher of contemporary Japanese graphic art. Known for its exclusive prints released in small editions, the collection has built a reputation for quality and rarity. These works are distributed through selected galleries and private dealers, ensuring that each piece reaches collectors who value originality and craftsmanship.
Y Art Project
Y Art Project is a Singapore-based boutique art consultancy that helps collectors, brands, and institutions discover art with timeless resonance. Working with galleries and artists across Asia and Europe, it provides professional advisory, curatorial direction, and project management, from sourcing artworks for private or corporate spaces to building meaningful long-term collections. Its vision highlights contemporary artists whose practices embody authenticity, innovation, and emotional depth, often engaging themes of mindfulness, sustainability, and technology. Believing that collecting art is an expression of identity, taste, and legacy, Y Art Project guides clients with discernment, integrity, and deep appreciation for the stories behind each work.
GAROME
GAROME, nestled in the vibrant heart of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, is both an art shop and gallery committed to making art accessible. Curating affordable fine art prints, original paintings, and homeware collections from emerging Asian artists, GAROME offers art lovers of every budget the chance to transform their homes and spaces without sacrificing quality. With over 100 styles spanning architecture, photography, abstract, minimalist, typographic, and illustrative genres, each print is produced on museum-quality paper—perfect for gifting or elevating everyday living and focusing on quality production for everyday living.
TAG Fine Arts
TAG Fine Arts, founded in 2006 in Islington, London by Hobby Limon and Diana Ewer, is a global contemporary art dealer and publisher known for championing emerging and mid-career artists. Rising to prominence through acclaimed cartographic projects collected by institutions like the British Library, V&A Museum, and Deutsche Bank, TAG now showcases internationally at fairs in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the U.S., while cultivating partnerships with leading corporations and cultural bodies. Its innovative collaborations, such as the “Ewan David Eason Mappa Mundi” exhibition for The America’s Cup in Bermuda, exemplify its mission to bring contemporary art to new audiences.
SPOTLIGHTS ON INDIVIDUAL TALENTS:
The Ink Trail – Andreas von Buddenbrock
Andreas von Buddenbrock (The Ink Trail) is an artist and illustrator originally born in Stockholm and now based in Hong Kong, known for his intricate black-and-white ink drawings. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, he has collaborated with clients including FC Barcelona, Hang Seng Bank, AIA Group, Pacific Place, and more, while also authoring The Ink Trail: Hong Kong and illustrating the Guinness World Record-winning World’s Largest Coloring Book. Using fine-liner pens to capture ambience, texture, and contrast, Andreas continues to evolve his realistic style through murals, commissions, and exhibitions, bringing a distinctive vision to both private and commercial projects. His distinctive realistic style continues to evolve through murals, commissions, and exhibitions, serving both private and commercial projects.
Rolland Cheung – TavenART
Rolland Cheung Wui Hei is a Hong Kong artist and designer who graduated from Middlesex University in Architecture Interior Design. In 2017 he founded agape design ltd., Hong Kong’s first resin art brand, pioneering large‑scale resin paintings and installations that have been widely exhibited and featured in collaborations with institutions such as the National Palace Museum Taipei, Marriott, K11, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and leading property developers. Honoured with the Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award in 2022, Rolland continues to merge architectural precision with artistic innovation, creating acclaimed resin works that embody his vision as a regional trailblazer in contemporary art.
Emmy Wan – HKI Gallery
Hong Kong artist Emmy Wan works within small frames yet opens expansive horizons, blending the traditions of Chinese landscape painting with the delicacy of British watercolour. Her pen‑and‑ink drawings carry the texture of etching, using meticulous strokes to depict uninhabited natural scenes that evoke a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
Isana Yamada – Gallery Nada
Isana Yamada is a sculptor working primarily with resin and found objects. His practice explores themes drawn from Japanese folklore, such as tsukumogami—tools believed to gain spirits over time—through junk art, as well as resin‑cast works depicting shipwrecks transformed into whales returning to their home port.
Krystine Wen – B&K Gallery
Krystine Wen is a Hong Kong–based visual artist and graphic designer whose practice blends printmaking, illustration, and experimental graphic design. Inspired by personal memories, she explores the beauty of imperfection through risograph, screen printing, and graphic media, creating playful, emotionally resonant works that feel both nostalgic and fresh. A graduate of the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University, with international experience in London, Wen has exhibited in solo and group shows including The Elixir to Induce Euphoria and Collect Hong Kong, and her work is held in private collections for its intimate, tactile charm.
Shun Tse – Art Circle
Tse Shun (Korchup) is the original comic creator and writer of the Businessman webcomic, whose work blends the humor of American cartoons with the storytelling of Japanese manga. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Illustration (Honors, 2016), he has worked in New York and Hong Kong, developing a distinctive narrative style that fills the canvas with wit and playful sentiment. His comics and illustrations aim to bring laughter into everyday life, reflecting his cross‑cultural upbringing and passion for visual storytelling.
