Photos: Asia Society Museum's Hong Kong Art Gala

L to R: Artist Takashi Murakami, Asia Society Senior Vice President for Global Arts and Cultural Programs Melissa Chiu, and Emmanuel Perrotin. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Fumio Nanjo (L), Director, Mori Art Museum, presenting Zeng Fanzhi with his award. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Pia Getty (L) and Robert Miller. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Indonesian collector Deddy Kusama (L) presenting the award to artist Nyoman Masriadi. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Swiss artist Not Vital, Lady Betty Kadoorie, and Ben Brown. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
RaYoung Hong, Deputy Director, Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, introducing honoree Lee Ufan. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
L to R: Asia Society Museum Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Michelle Yun, Pascal de Sarthe, Anne-Valerie Chu. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Hyun-Sook Lee (C), founder of Kukje Gallery in Seoul, flanked by guests. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
L to R: Magnus Renfrew, Melissa Chiu, and Marc Spiegler. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Beijing-based painter Li Songsong (L) with art dealer and Pace Gallery founder Arne Glimcher. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Japanese artist Mariko Mori gave a special performance for the gala. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Janine and Tom Hill. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
Fumio Nanjo (L) and Melissa Chiu. (Eric Powell/Asia Society)
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HONG KONG, May 20, 2013 — Held immediately prior to the first-ever Art Basel in Hong Kong fair, Asia Society’s inaugural Art Gala honored contemporary artists Lee Ufan, Nyoman Masriadi, and Zeng Fanzhi.

As illustrated in the gallery above, notable attendees at the Gala included major art collectors from the region; an international assortment of artists, galleries, and art world dignitaries; and Asia Society Trustees and patrons. Attendees also enjoyed a special performance by Japanese artist Mariko Mori.

Proceeds from the benefit will fund Asia Society Museum exhibitions and programs.

Related Links:
Asia Society Museum
Mariko Mori: Kumano (exhibition website)