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Location: Hong Kong, China
Date: May 16, 2024
Participants: 100
Topics: How new generation artists can increase their visibility
Hong Kong | Forum Recap: How New Generation Artists Can Increase Their Visibility
As part of the A Manifesto exhibition at the 2nd Art Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Cultural and Creative Expo), the Asian Academy of Arts hosted a forum titled “How New Generation Artists Can Increase Their Visibility.”
The session brought together guests from the fields of art investment, curating, and visual practice to explore how emerging artists can develop their voice, grow their audience, and navigate a rapidly evolving global art system.
Guest Speakers
Olinga Ta’eed
British art investor
Chairman, Institute for Media, Data & Value Systems, New York
Hairihan
Contemporary artist known for work centered on cultural memory and personal identity
Jixin Yan
Curator and Project Director, Artron Art Channel
Key Themes and Insights
The discussion opened with reflections on what visibility means in today’s art world—not just in terms of exposure, but also in relation to authenticity, context, and creative positioning.
On Narrative, Capital, and Recognition
Olinga Ta’eed offered a wide-angle view on the forces shaping value in the contemporary art world:
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“Collectors are investing in conviction and clarity—not just paint and surface.”
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“Visibility is a function of cultural capital, not just market metrics.”
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He emphasized that artists need to develop not only their practice, but also their narrative voice—and be willing to engage curators, collectors, and digital platforms with intention and strategy.
On Time, Patience, and Emotional Integrity
Hairihan spoke candidly about the quieter periods of his career, when the lack of attention allowed his work to develop in its own language:
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“There is value in growing without noise.”
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He encouraged emerging artists not to fear invisibility, but to use it as a space for artistic honesty and depth.
On Media Presence and Structural Visibility
Jixin Yan highlighted how digital infrastructure and online platforms can support—or confuse—an artist’s trajectory:
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“In today’s landscape, presence is easy to simulate—but depth is hard to sustain.”
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He advised artists to document their work rigorously, pursue thoughtful partnerships, and focus on building long-term visibility through aligned curatorial frameworks.
Closing Perspective
The forum concluded with a shared recognition that visibility is not a single moment—it is a long arc built on:
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Consistent practice
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Distinct perspective
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Credible networks
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And the courage to speak, even before being heard
As part of its ongoing mission, the A Manifesto platform will continue to create space for these emerging voices to be seen—not just more, but more meaningfully.
