Introduction to Collect Hong Kong 2025

Organised exclusively by the Hong Kong Arts Centre, Collect Hong Kong 2025 (formerly known as the “Collectible Art Fair”) focused on Hong Kong local artists and showcased works from renowned and emerging talents. With nearly 350 creations displayed, it became one of Hong Kong’s “Art March” Highlights. Collect Hong Kong 2025, held in March 2025, presented innovative artworks across diverse mediums, highlighting the creativity of students and alumni from invited local universities and art institutions. This platform fostered connections and collaboration among artists, galleries, and art enthusiasts, and as a must-see for art lovers, it infused Hong Kong’s art ecosystem with fresh vitality and hope.

Key Themes

This seminar reflects on the transformative role of Collect Hong Kong 2025 as a platform for arts education and societal empowerment:

• Bridging Cultures: The fair served as a model for arts education by fostering cross-cultural dialogue, integrating global and local perspectives to enrich learning experiences.
• Nurturing Local Talent: By showcasing emerging artists, the fair supported Hong Kong’s creative economy, providing opportunities for skill development and career growth.
• Fostering Cultural Identity: Local art at the fair strengthened Hong Kong’s cultural narrative, promoting pride and identity through artistic expression.
• HKAS Alumni Contributions: Alumni of the Hong Kong Art School played a pivotal role, showcasing their work and inspiring the next generation of artists. Their art journey, from the Higher Diploma in Fine Art to the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) programme in collaboration with RMIT University, culminated in their participation in Collect Hong Kong 2025, demonstrating the impact of HKAS’s comprehensive education in fostering professional artists who contributed significantly to Hong Kong’s vibrant art scene.

The seminar underscored the fair’s impact on education, culture, and economy, offering actionable insights for stakeholders in the arts community.