Worth a special Trip to Hong Kong to catch Art Basel at Hong Kong a cultural forum presenting collectable art.

Hi all my FineArtMagazineBlog.blogspot readers, we are hoping your creative day is popping!!! In Hong Kong ? Go see the the cultural Icons offered at Art Basel Hong Kong exhibition March 27-29, 2026. This should be a great Fire Horse year to catch all of the wonder exhibitors. Wishing all art fun today, Jamie Forbes. 

Highlights from this year's edition Art Basel Hong Kong returns with an expanded program featuring new sector developments, fresh perspectives, and citywide collaborations. Zero10, Art Basel’s global initiative dedicated to the art of the digital era, will make its Asia debut at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026. Curated by Eli Scheinman and presented by GoTone Privilege Club, it brings together 14 exhibitors. A brand-new sector, Echoes, debuts this year with ten curated booths showcasing works from the past five years by up to three artists each. Encounters, dedicated to large-scale projects, presenting 12 artworks onsite, guided by a curatorial vision that draws on the Five Elements, plus an offsite Encounters at Pacific Place, featuring a site-specific digital animation installation by Christine Sun Kim, supported by Swire Properties, the Official Partner of offsite Encounters. Public Program returns onsite with Conversations, Film, and Exchange Circle, offering free access to the public. The program brings a vibrant mix of screenings, talks, and panel discussions presented in collaboration with partners across the region. Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 is just weeks away. Secure your ticket now and be part of the art world’s most coveted experience. 巴塞爾藝術展香港展會將以擴展規模再度歸來，涵蓋全新展區、嶄新藝術視角，以及全城合作項目。 「Zero 10」作爲巴塞爾藝術展聚焦數碼藝術的全球性項目，將於2026年香港展會首度亮相亞洲。項目匯聚了14個參展單位，由Eli Scheiman策展，全球通優越會（GoTone Privilege Club）呈獻。 全新展區「藝路迴聲」今年首度登場，設有十個精心策劃的展位，每個展位將呈現最多三位藝術家在過去五年創作的藝術作品。 「藝聚空間」專為大型藝術項目而設。場內展區將呈現12件藝術作品，策展理念汲取自「五大元素」。此外，藝術家克里斯汀·孫·金的場域特定數碼動畫裝置作品亦將作為「藝聚空間」展會場外項目在太古廣場展出。由「藝聚空間」場外項目官方合作夥伴太古地產鼎力支持。 「公眾項目」將再次回歸展會現場，帶來「與巴塞爾藝術展對話」、「光映現場」及「藝群匯集」三大展區，免費向公衆開放。項目將匯聚放映、講座與專題討論等多元活動，並與亞洲各地的合作夥伴共同呈現精彩內容。 2026年巴塞爾藝術展香港展會即將在數週後開幕。立即預訂門票，親身體驗這場藝術界萬衆期待的盛事。 Buy your tickets / 立即購票

Beyond the show floor at Art Basel Hong Kong, there’s an entire city waiting to be explored. From world-class dining to diverse cultural events, discover the best that this city has to offer with the help of the Hong Kong Tourism Board. 發掘香港精彩之最  將體驗延伸至巴塞爾藝術展香港展會之外，從世界級餐飲到多姿多采的文化活動，全城等你來探索。香港旅遊發展局帶你發掘本地精彩之最。 Discover Hong Kong Hotels and Accommodations Dining Out Art Happenings

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Huntington Arts Council joins Stony Brook Village showcase three art events at the Rivoli Center.

Good Local News on Long Island. The Huntington Arts Council in conjunction with Stony Brook Village Reboli Center for Art and History will present three free events. See the below news notice. Jamie Forbes , FineArtMagazineblog.blogspot promote art fun for all!!! When you create art walls can't contain your message!!!!

Huntington Arts Council (HAC) is proud to announce a collaborative partnership with the Stony Brook Village based Reboli Center for Art and History. Our organizations have developed four special events highlighting HAC's 2025 Long Island Grants for the Arts, Artists Fellowship awardees. All of these events are free and open to the public and will take place at the Reboli Center for Arts and History, 64 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY,11790. Friday, February 20, 2026 Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellowship Exhibition opens with a reception as part of the monthly Third Friday at Reboli on February 20, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00PM. This highly anticipated evening is free and open to the public, with no reservations required. Doors open promptly at 6:00PM.The exhibition is on display from February 17, 2026 through March 15, 2026. The Reboli Center for Art & History is pleased to host an exhibition showcasing the artwork of the HAC's Long Island Grants for the Arts, Artist Fellowship. The exhibition includes works by 2025 artist fellows Alicia Evans, Brianna Hernandez, Briana Sander, Brooke Di Spirito, Christina Lee Stow, Christine Baum, Christine Donnelly, Constance Wolf, Dana Parsons, Edward Acosta, Emma Pinezich, Gabriella Grama, Galina Carroll, Jaishri Abichandani, Jared Long, Lauren Gotard, Luanda Lozano, Lydia Rivera, Maria Spector, Mary Benedetto, Melanie Berardicelli, Michael Krasowitz, Michael Celentano, Moriah Ray, Paul Anagnostopoulos, Ron Becker, Segundo Orellana, Sherry Davis.   February 28, 2026 Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellowship Musician Spotlight on February 28, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00PM. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz featuring LI Grants for the Arts Artist Fellows Michael Shapira and Mark Nikirk at the Reboli Center. Known for their expressive range and deep connection to the jazz tradition, Shapira and Nikirk will present an engaging program that highlights both original compositions and inspired interpretations. Admission is free; registration is required to attend. Registration link - https://rebolicenter.org/events March 8, 2026 LI Grants for the Arts Artist Fellowship Performer Spotlight, Celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This inspiring morning program features performances by LI Grants for the Arts, Artist Fellows Jessica Payes, Michelle La Porte, and Margarita Espada, three dynamic artists whose work reflects the power and diversity of women’s voices. Through spoken word, music and performance respectively, the women will share artistry that is bold, expressive, and impactful. Admission is free; registration is required to attend. Registration link - https://rebolicenter.org/events March 14, 2026 Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellows Filmmaker Spotlight, Film Screening & Q&A on March 14 | 6:00-8:00PM. Join us for an engaging evening of independent film with LI Grants for the Arts Artist Fellows Lauren Gotard and John Testa. Each filmmaker will present a screening of one of their films. Following the screenings, guests are invited to stay for an interactive Q&A session, providing the opportunity to hear directly from the filmmakers about their process, inspiration, and the ideas behind their work. Admission is free; registration is required to attend. Registration link - https://rebolicenter.org/events Long Island Grants for the Arts, Artist Fellowship Grant is made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Administered by Huntington Arts Council. The Reboli Center for Art and History is a certified 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit art gallery, organized to preserve, support and provide public access to the artwork of Joseph Reboli. They also provide artistic and educational programs for people of all ages along with presenting the works of contemporary artists and artisans. The Reboli Center's historic building is located in the heart of scenic Stony Brook Village, New York and entry is always free to the public during our regular business hours. For more information, go to https://rebolicenter.org/ Celebrating our 62nd year, the Huntington Arts Council is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization which enriches the quality of life Long Islanders with the programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community. The Council's programs reach over one million Long Island residents, and it serves the entire region with its cultural listings at www.huntingtonarts.org. The Huntington Arts Council has be designated a "Primary Institution" by the New York State Council on the Arts, a title meaning "vital to the cultural life of New York State." The Council is the official arts coordinating agency for the Town of Huntington, and serves as the primary regranting agency on Long Island for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), in addition to its services to over 600 member cultural organizations and individual artist members. Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Town of Huntington, the Suffolk County Department of Cultural Affairs, the County of Suffolk, corporations, foundations and individuals   FOLLOW US        #huntingtonartscouncil#sunstormdineartmagazine#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #artfunforall#artgrantprogrames

Davis Museum at Wellesley College "Immortal Magu": Sixteenth-Century Chinese Paintings February 6-May 24, 2026.

Hi it seems to be College Museum time. Below is an interesting exhibition of restored Chinese silk 

paintings from the 16 century  at the Davis Museum. Have some early Chinese New Year Art Fun. 

Start the year of the Horse off perfectly with a visit to this exhibition!!!

Wellesley College  106 Central Street, Wellesley Ma. 20481  

We promote not only art fun but differing cultural art vies to unite people through art,

 as the universal language. Have a great creative day. Jamie Forbes, Fineartmagazinblog.blogspot

 

                            

The Immortal Magu: A Sixteenth-Century Chinese Painting Up Close features treasured work after extensive restoration 

Free, open to the public, & on view at the Davis Museum: Feb. 6, 2026 to May 24, 2026

From left, The Immortal Magu scroll was under conservation in 2024 and then restored (right) using innovative conservation techniques.

Following significant conservation work to repair severe damage to an ancient Chinese silk hanging scroll painting, the Davis Museum at Wellesley College will proudly feature The Immortal Magu: A Sixteenth-Century Chinese Painting Up Close on Feb. 6, an exhibition to highlight this painting of Magu, a beautiful female deity and detail the extensive work required to bring back the painting back to life.

 

“In September 2022, just after starting my job at the Davis Museum, I saw the painting in storage. I was immediately drawn to its scale, artistic quality, and its important representation of the Immortal Magu. However, the painting had never been known to the public and art historians due to its very poor condition,” said Dr. Yahoo Ding, Kemper Assistant Curator of Collections and Academic Affairs, who curated the exhibition for the Davis. “A year later, we decided to launch the conservation project. Under the guidance of Jing Gao, a world-renowned Chinese paintings conservator who used a combination of both traditional and innovative conservation methods, the painting is now preserved for generations to come.”

 

Wellesley College alumna, the late Lois Levin (1921-2017, Class of 1942), donated the large Chinese hanging scroll painting to Wellesley for educational use in 1983. It depicts Magu 麻姑, a legendary Taoist immortal deity associated with longevity and beauty and her important transitional representation of Magu from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). 

 

To preserve this unique painting, the Davis Museum brought in Gao, a world-renowned paintings conservator.  He removed the old backing paper and, using a combination of special paper from Japan, Taiwan, and China, he replaced it to ensure the scroll’s integrity. The painting on the scroll was also washed to bring it back to its original color. He also discovered at least two other conservation efforts done on the scroll before. He plans to discuss his conservation approach with his colleague at TKM Studios, Deborah La Camera, and Wellesley student Berit Raines ‘27 at 4:30 pm on April 8 at Collins Cinema at Wellesley College. 

 

The Immortal Magu: A Sixteenth-Century Chinese Painting Up Close invites visitors to gaze at Magu, the Taoist deity of beauty, and to see the preservation of an immortal who will outlive all.

 

Curated by Dr. Yuhua Ding, Kemper Assistant Curator of Collections and Academic Affairs, with contributions from Berit Raines (Class of 2027), Idie Park (Class of 2026), and Mark Beeman, Senior Manager of Exhibitions and Collections Preparation, this exhibition is generously supported by funds from the Kathryn Wasserman Davis ‘28 Fund for World Cultures and Leadership and Wellesley College Friends of Art at the Davis. Special thanks to Jing Gao, Studio TKM Associates, and Dr. Heping Liu, Associate Professor of Art at Wellesley College. The conservation of Immortal Magu with Wine Vessels was supported by funds from the Mayling Soong Foundation and Barbara E. Sweeny ‘26 Art Conservation Fund.

 

The Davis Museum is free and open to the public Tuesdays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 781-283-2051 or visit https://www1.wellesley.edu/davismuseum/visit/directions.

 

ABOUT THE DAVIS MUSEUM 

A vital resource for communities on the Wellesley College campus and beyond, the Davis Museum is one of the oldest and most acclaimed academic fine art museums in the United States. Its signature Rafael Moneo building houses collections that span the history of art worldwide, from antiquity to the present. Guided by commitments to diversity and inclusion, excellence and innovation, and access for all, the Davis is at the core of Wellesley’s liberal arts mission of educating women to make a difference in the world. With exceptional encyclopedic holdings, rotating special exhibitions, and enriching public programs, the Davis warmly welcomes all visitors, including scholars and students of all ages.  For visitor information: https://www.wellesley.edu/davismuseum/visit/directions.  

 

ABOUT WELLESLEY COLLEGE AND THE ARTS

The Wellesley College arts curriculum and the highly acclaimed Davis Museum are integral components of the College’s liberal arts education. Departments and programs from across the campus enliven the community with world-class programming– classical and popular music, visual arts, theatre, dance, author readings, symposia, and lectures by some of today’s leading artists and creative thinkers–most of which are free and open to the public.

Since 1875, Wellesley College has been a leader in providing an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Its 500-acre campus near Boston is home to some 2,400 undergraduate students from 49 states and 58 countries.

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