Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair 2007 Beijing Press Conference

The "Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair 2007" Beijing Press Conference was held at the Beijing Poly Art Building Exhibition Hall on 5th February, 2007 Paper Communication Exhibition Services and Fordwick Ltd, fair organisers, announced the details of the "Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair 2007" (AIAA2007) during the event. AIAA2007 will be held from 25th-28th May, 2007 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong and will be the largest ever exhibition of its kind in Asia. Paper Communication Exhibition Services and Fordwick Ltd expect that the size of the fair will be increased 100% from 5000 sqm. to 10,000 sqm. There will be over 100 exhibitors from various countries and regions, including Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Germany, France, Switzerland, the United States of America, Taiwan, the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong.

AIAA2007 Press Conference guest speakers included Ms Yang Jing - Vice-President of Paper Communication Exhibition Services; Mr. William Chak, Managing Director of Chak's Company Limited; Mr Colin Sheaf, Chairman of Bonhams Asia and Deputy Chairman of Bonhams Group; Mr. Jiang Ying Chun, Curator of Poly Art Museum; and Mr. Curtis Evarts, The Consultant of Liangyi Collection: An Exhibition of Ming and Qing Dynasties' Hardwood Furniture. 10 exhibits from the Poly Art Museum with a total value of RMB80,000,000 were exhibited during the AIAA 2007 press event.

AIAA2006 was held in May last year. The fair aroused great interest and attention from the arts and antiques market and brought collectors from all over the world to Hong Kong. In 2007, Paper Communication Exhibition Services and Fordwick Ltd. will continue to enhance the scale and quality of the AIAA Fair, including more elegant and stylish booth designs.

Founded on the success of AIAA 2006, AIAA 2007 will become one of the most important Arts and Antiques fairs of the industry in the world. The organisers have already received overwhelming response from exhibitors since the call for entry started in August last year. Apart from those who took part last year, numerous enquiries for participation have also been received from potential exhibitors. Available booths are limited, interested parties need to apply now.



Bonhams' First Auctions in Asia

Bonhams will host its first three Asian auctions, comprising Contemporary Asian Art, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, and the Green Willow Hall Collection of Jade Carvings on Saturday 26 May at the AIAA 2007 to be held at AsiaWorld-Expo.

Established in 1793, Bonhams today has offices and salerooms in more than 25 countries on five continents and offers more auctions than any other auction house - 700 each year. The company has 50 specialist departments, many headed by world authorities in their field.

Poly Art Museum Exhibition

At the same time, Poly Art Museum will stage an exhibition of Shang and Zhou Dynasty Bronzes during the AIAA 2007. The 10 exhibits have a total value of RMB80,000,000.

Liangyi Collection - Ming and Qing Dynasties' Hardwood Furniture Exhibition

Another highlight of AIAA 2007 is: The Liangyi Collection: An Exhibition of Ming and Qing Dynasties' Hardwood Furniture.

In addition, special exhibits will be featured in the Contemporary Arts Pavilion.

AIAA2007 is the largest arts and antiques fair in Hong Kong. With so many unique on-site activities taking place at the same time, it is destined to become one of the world's most important arts and antiques fairs that collectors cannot afford to miss.

Resources and promotion for AIAA2007 in China and other overseas markets have intensified, ensuring that the fair will be a great success and attract more exhibitors and visitors to Hong Kong.

Media Enquiries:

Integrated Publicity Services Limited
Beijing Office: Mr. Paul Huang
Tel: (86) 13601163262
Email: ipsbj@163.com
Hong Kong Office: Ms Ponny Low / Ms Fannie Cheung
Tel: (852) 28907330
Email: ponny@ipshkg.com / fannie@ipshkg.com

Paper Communication Exhibition Services (Hong Kong)
Contact: Mr. Paul Choi
Tel: 852-27639011
Fax: 852-23410379
Email: paul@paper-com.com.hk
Website: www.aiaa.com.hk

Paper Communication (Shanghai) Exhibition Services Ltd.
Contact: Ms Selina Gong
Tel: 021-63045419
Fax: 021-64181136
Email: selina@xt-sh.com