Christie’s Hong Kong announces
POST-MILLENNIUM EVENING SALE
a collab with
JAY CHOU
Spotlighting Exceptional and Pioneering Works by Young and Emerging Artists
from Around the World this Autumn
Hong Kong – Christie’s Hong Kong is thrilled to debut its show-stopping and trailblazing collaboration with the legendary global megastar and visionary art collector Jay Chou for their Post-Millennium Evening Sale this Autumn. Meticulously handpicked by Jay Chou and Christie’s Hong Kong, this thematic auction will feature a selection of extraordinary and pioneering works created after the millennium by talented avant-garde artists. The event will highlight young and emerging artists from around the globe, celebrating their innovation in the art world.
Evelyn Lin, Deputy Chairman and Co-Head of the 20th and 21st Century Art Department, Christie’s Asia Pacific commented: “We are delighted to collaborate with the megastar Jay Chou on our Post-Millennium Evening Sale this Autumn. Christie’s are avid supporters of young and emerging artists and Jay Chou’s passion for art collecting and appreciation for new and cutting-edge talents make for a perfect partnership, which will further elevate this unique and powerful sale. With Jay Chou’s global appeal, particularly amongst the younger generation, this collaboration continues our mission to engage and empower millennial collectors. We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Jay Chou.”
Jay Chou remarked: “I am honoured to be collaborating with Christie’s for this exciting event. Every one of the next generation of artists could be a future great artist. I would like to inspire them and be a guide throughout this journey as I myself have traversed this path. I am looking forward to showcasing some of the most talented and promising emerging artists from around the world by creating a stage where more people can get to know their works. This auction is a unique opportunity to bring the appreciation of art to a broader audience than ever before. It is my hope that this will lead as many people as possible to appreciate the inspiration and allure brought by these wonderful and unparalleled works of art.”
A global megastar, Jay Chou is a renowned singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and art collector. In 2022, Jay Chou’s album Greatest Works of Art topped the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) charts as the best-selling album in the world, and he made history as the first-ever Mandopop singer to claim the top spot. A fervent and passionate collector, Jay Chou is also noted for his admiration and support of new and emerging artists. This is a partnership with ENVISEAM uniting the world of fine art and entertainment.
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Post-Millennium Evening Sale, Live Auction on 30 November 2022, Hong Kong
Sale total: HK$139,629,000/ US$17,958,663
Sold by lot: 94%
Auction records set at the time:
Nicolas Party, Blue Sunset, price realised HKD 52,050,000/ US$6,694,515
Anna Park, Is it Worth It?, price realised: HK$3,780,000/ US$486,172
Stephen Wong Chun HeI, Tai Tung Shan (From Pak Kung Au to Mui Wo Pier), price realised: HK$1,071,000/ US$137,749
