Art-journalist and reporter Aaina Bhargava takes us through Hong Kong’s changing independent art spaces. China’s art hub isn’t just for the glamorous and famous, local artists and creatives are taking things into their own hands and setting up a market for experimentation outside the confines of commercial galleries and art fairs —find out more on the neighbourhoods, spaces and creators making their mark on the industry and how.

Aaina Bhargava is an arts and culture writer/editor from and based in Hong Kong. Most recently she worked as a culture journalist for South China Morning Post, prior to which she was an editor at Cobo Social. She contributes to ArtReview, South China Morning Post, ArtAgenda, Artomity, and Design Anthology, among other publications. With a B.A in Art History from the U.S, M.A in Contemporary Art from the UK, and extensive work experience locally and in the Asian region, she seeks to create stimulating and meaningful editorial content, covering developments in the art world through a relevant global perspective.

Join us for this series of behind-the-scenes programs that will allow us to observe the conversations of some of Hong Kong’s finest artists, collectors and curators. Each session is designed to take a peek behind the curtain as the speakers connect, discuss, share thoughts and gather ideas without boundaries. Watch these conversations flow LIVE at the Art Central auditorium.

Small Talks Series

May 19th - Collector's Circle

May 20th - Encountering Strangers

May 21st - Innovating expression

May 22nd - Independent Art Spaces 

May 23rd - Spatial Traces