Uncharted Territory

Hong Kong has the once-in-a-generation opportunity to assert itself as the creative and cultural hub of Asia, and to rival the established centers of New York and London. In providing an angle unique to the city, Hong Kong could play a pivotal role beyond the market in redefining the concept of "global." But, is it ready to take on the challenge? Magnus Renfrew, art expert and one of the driving forces behind the city’s ascent in the art world, outlines the recent past and paints the future of Hong Kong’s art scene, all while reflecting on his own experiences and the new buzz around Hong Kong’s endless possibilities.

Magnus Renfrew has been named twice as one of the 100 most influential figures in the international art world by ARTREVIEW. Previously, he was the founding director of the Hong Kong International Art Fair (ART HK), which is widely recognized as having played a crucial role in repositioning Hong Kong as the centre of the art market in Asia. He was also director of the first two editions of Art Basel in Hong Kong and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.