Co-founded in the 1980s by Alice King, Alisan Fine Arts is Hong Kong’s longest-standing contemporary gallery, celebrated for its trailblazing promotion of Chinese contemporary art and New Ink art. The gallery has consistently championed artists from the Greater China region and Chinese diaspora, making an impact on cross-cultural dialogues and global appreciation of diverse artistic expressions.
With locations in Hong Kong’s Central and Aberdeen districts, as well as New York’s Upper East Side, Alisan Fine Arts is committed to expanding its vision by fostering an innovative creative platform and supporting the next generation of Chinese contemporary artists worldwide. The newly established Alisan Atelier in Hong Kong’s southside spans over 10,000 square feet, featuring a gallery, library, entertainment space and versatile project areas. This contemporary art salon presents art in a lived environment where artists, collectors, scholars and art enthusiasts gather to exchange ideas, share experiences and collaboratively shape the region’s artistic future.
Under two generations of leadership, from Alice King to Daphne King, the gallery has organised hundreds of exhibitions in Hong Kong and abroad; It was the first to organise a commercial exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki in Hong Kong in 1993 and has since held five more solo exhibitions for the acclaimed artist. In addition to managing the estate of Chao Chung-Hsiang, the gallery works closely with the estates of Lui Shou-Kwan, Walasse Ting and Chu Teh-Chun. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2021-2022, the gallery organised a series of 5 exhibitions showcasing the works of Zao Wou-Ki, Chao Chung-Hsiang, Walasse Ting, Chu Teh-Chun and Lui Shou-Kwan—the five artists who formed the foundation of the gallery. Today, with deep expertise in Chinese contemporary art and a global reach, Alisan Fine Arts continues to lead the discovery, cultivation and appreciation of Chinese artists.
The gallery will celebrate its 45th anniversary next year 2026
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