Magnus Renfrew moves on from Art Basel Hong Kong

Magnus Renfrew is stepping down from his position as Art Basel Asia Director with oversight of Art Basel Hong Kong, to take on the role of Deputy Chairman, Asia and Director of Fine Arts, Asia for Bonhams. Renfrew was the founding director of ART HK in 2008 and oversaw its development and acquisition by MCH Group (the parent company of Art Basel) in 2011. His continued involvement in Art Basel Hong Kong was a sign that the fair would continue to have a strong Asia/Pacific focus under its new management. From the outset, he has been an advocate for the Pacific region and he will be missed by the New Zealand and Australian galleries that have worked with him over the past seven years.
Image: Magnus Renfrew

Magnus Renfrew on the future of Art Basel Hong Kong

On the eve of the second edition of Art BAsel Hong Kong, which runs from 14-18 May, Magnus Renfrew talks to ARTINFO about his vision for the fair and plans for the future.
Image: Magnus Renfrew, Art Basel's Director Asia

Magnus Renfrew on ART HK 11

Magnus Renfrew, director of ART HK 11, talks about the changing nature of the fair and the appetites of Chinese and Asia-Pacific collectors. Play video

ART HK on the rise

"Lots of people have their eye on Hong Kong - it is the best performing market and China's bonded warehouse", Iwan Wirth told the The Art Newspaper earlier this year. ART HK director Magnus Renfrew is rapidly establishing himself as one of the gatekeepers of this haven for tax-free art sales and this year takes 92nd place on The Power 100, ArtReview's guide to the general trends, networks and forces that shape the art world.

We presented John Reynolds' A Table of Dynasties at ART HK 2009 and a group show at ART HK 2010 and we'll be announcing our lineup for the 2011 edition of the fair in the New Year.

Image: Magnus Renfrew, director of ART HK