HONG KONG.- Phillips announced that its first gallery space in Asia will be open on 26 March 2018, located in the prestigious St George’s Building in Central, Hong Kong, where its Asia Headquarters has recently relocated. Comprising the whole of the 14th floor, this entire facility is a testament to Phillips’ commitment to Asia, responding to the robust expansion in the region since its inaugural Hong Kong sale in November 2015. The state-of-the-art gallery space will be yet another distinctive, contemporary destination for global art enthusiasts developed by Phillips alongside the company’s major centres in London and New York. It will regularly host exhibitions, auction previews, private sales, cultural programmes and other special events, enabling more frequent interactions with clients and partners.

To celebrate the opening of Phillips’ new Asia Headquarters, a cross-category selling exhibition, Hong Kong. Spotlight. Now., will be held from 26 March to 13 April, 2018, featuring international artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Marc Chagall, Keith Haring and Peter Doig alongside exceptional works of design, photographs, watches and jewels. Coinciding with an exciting line-up of art and cultural events across Hong Kong, the exhibition will be the first of its kind for Phillips in the territory and represents a commitment to showcasing international art and objects of the highest quality in Asia. Highlights from our upcoming Geneva and Hong Kong watch auctions will also be on view at the same time.

“Strengthening and expanding Phillips’ presence in Asia has always been a foremost priority,” said Edward Dolman, Chief Executive Officer, Phillips. “Phillips’ consistent trajectory of growth in Asia since our inaugural sale in Hong Kong in 2015 consolidates our position as a key player in this important and dynamic market in just less than three years. The expanded headquarters in Hong Kong is an important addition to our business, along with our headquarters in London and New York. Such exponential growth reflects the continued increase in demand and appreciation for art and culture across the region, affording Phillips the opportunity to further invest in our business here.”