Asia Art Archive Marks 25th Anniversary with 2026 Fundraiser Auction at H Queen's
The annual fundraiser for Asia Art Archive in 2026 will showcase more than 50 artworks donated by various artists, commencing on 22 October at H Queen's in Hong Kong. Among the contributors are notable figures such as Salima Hashmi, Chen Qingqing, and Anju Dodiya. Highlighted works include Donny Cheng's Pearl on Orbit (2026) and Anju Dodiya's Paper Planes (2017). Proceeds will aid AAA in its goal to safeguard contemporary art histories across Asia. Established in Hong Kong, AAA boasts over 140,000 records and provides educational initiatives. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, AAA will also unveil the Archiving Handbook and the New Archive project. The preview will take place from 22–24 October, with online bidding starting on 22 October at 10:30 am and concluding on 6 November at 10:30 pm. Location: H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
Key facts
- AAA's 2026 annual fundraiser auction opens 22 October at H Queen's, 11/F, 80 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
- More than 50 works donated by artists, galleries and private individuals are up for auction online and in person
- Highlighted artists include Salima Hashmi, Chen Qingqing, Christopher K. Ho, Donny Cheng, Huang Rui, Mok Yat-san, Qiu Xiaofei, Ashmina Ranjit, Anju Dodiya, Jakkai Siributr, Wong Sze Wai, Xu Bing, Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries and Yu Peng
- Dony Cheng's Pearl on Orbit (2026) was donated by the artist and Gallery Exit; Anju Dodiya's Paper Planes (2017) was donated by the artist
- AAA holds over 140,000 records, available free online and in its onsite library in Hong Kong
- The Archiving Handbook launched in August, following seven workshops in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Riyadh and Ho Chi Minh City
- The two-year New Archive: Hong Kong project is supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
- Online auction runs 22 October, 10:30am, to 6 November, 10:30pm via aaa2026auction.com; preview 22–24 October, 11am–7pm, and 25 October, 11am–3pm
Entities
Artists
- Salima Hashmi
- Chen Qingqing
- Christopher K. Ho
- Donny Cheng
- Dony Cheng
- Huang Rui
- Mok Yat-san
- Qiu Xiaofei
- Ashmina Ranjit
- Anju Dodiya
- Jakkai Siributr
- Wong Sze Wai
- Xu Bing
- Young-Hae Chang
- Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries
- Yu Peng
- Christy Li
Institutions
- Asia Art Archive
- Gallery Exit
- H Queen's
- Christie's Hong Kong
- Altaya Wines
- Chubb
- Jebsen
- WTW | Willis
- Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme
- ArtReview Asia
- Art & Market
- Ocula
- Tatler Hong Kong
- The Artling
- The Value
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- Macau
- Guangzhou
- Chengdu
- Hangzhou
- Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam
- Asia
- 80 Queen's Road Central