Why Art Basel in Hong Kong Never Disappoints

1. Abraham Palatnik, W-V6, 2017

Art Picks from the Past Year

1. David Schluss, Aspen

2. Calman Shemi, Jazz in New York,

3. Cheryl Ann Thomas, Artifact 3, 2018

Finding Your Way Through an Art Fair

There's an inordinate amount of art fairs to make your way through if you're willing. And you never know who you might stumble upon.There are new artists every time and each one is worthy of more attention.The following is a grouping of some of my favourite finds over the past year or so. Don't be surprised if you see more from them in the future.

1. Duke Asidere, Send me some money, 2016

2. Ali Hassan, Saddle 3, 2019

3. B. Thom Stevenson, Africa, 2015

4. David Thuku, Series, Empty Seats, Untitled V, 2019

5. Lakin Ogunbanwo, Not So Sorry, 2016

6. Portia Zvavahera, Robel Temesgen, Untitled, 2017

7. Uknown African, Ivorian Senufo Sculpture, Early 20th Century

8. Herb Ritts, Darati - Profile, Africa, 1993

9. Tony Gum, uTwiggy II, 2015

10. Caroline Benchetrit, Across the Universe, 2013

11. Greta Guzek, Core Values, 2018

12. Alden Mason, Where's Africa, 2005

13. Craig Alan, Flores de los suonos, 2019

14. Duncan Wylie, Dancer, 2018

15. Eyerusalem Adugna Jiregna, The City of Saints IV, 2017

16. Joseph Klibansky, Heavenly England, 2014

17. Méné, Bleu passion, 2018

18. Pieter Hugo, The Asylum Seeker, Hermosillo, 2019

19. Robel Temesgen, Untitled, 2017

Growing nature with Karenina Fabrizzi's art

One cannot escape nature in Karenina Fabrizzi's work; it's simply everywhere. Whether injected in the silhouette pieces she creates or outside of them, plants and flowers grow throughout. Profiles of the female figure dominate her work. As she states: "In my work I want to bring nature closer to the observer, to connect people with their roots and memories. Organic elements are essential as they show us, like in a fairy tale, the link between the subconscious mind and the actual world." (Saatchiart.com). Here, the magical sentiment on display seems fairy-like indeed.

1. Lady White

Sotheby's new Gallery Network for Online Sales

Sotheby's has created an online auction platform with leading galleries to offer select works to the public. It commenced with eight galleries offering several works each. All works are offered exclusively through Sotheby's  The following artworks can be found on Sotheby's Gallery Network currently. Prices of up to $150,000 can be purchased directly online, and anything above through a representative at Sotheby's.  In the upcoming weeks new galleries will be added to the network. Stay tuned for more news.

1. Alex Katz, White Roses 7, 2012, Gavin Brown

Favourites from the art fairs

1. Aase Texmon Rygh, Langsom vals (Slow waltz), 1981

2. Adolph Gottlieb, Untitled 6715, 1968

3. Adolph Gottlieb, Untitled 6715, 1968

Top Finds at Art Central

1. Alexander Calder, Composition X, from The Elementary Memory  La mémoire élémentaire, 1976

David Hockney's iPad Drawing

David Hockney No.136, iPad drawing of blossoming trees in Normandy, France

Artist to Watch: Les Panchyshyn

Ukrainian artist Les Panchyshyn was recently profiled by chief curator, Rebecca Wilson, at Saatchi Art.  Looking at his work it is easy to see why. His bold use of colour and striking imagery appeal to the viewer almost instantly. Currently residing in Kiev, the artist has a strong future ahead of him. Panchyshyn who works between abstract and figurative subject matter creates a mystery behind the variety of his work. Not one to reveal too much he maintains a distance between his paintings and the viewer. Click to see more...

1. Warming, 2019

2. Dialogue, 2012

3. Single Series, 2017

Art in Black and White

It's not only artists who are attracted to black and white in art, many find the simplicity of such artwork appealing. Below, you'll find many instances of sharp contrasts, creative line work and strong juxtapositions. Each work has something unique for the audience to consider. Separating these works from the regular mix of colourful art posts emphasizes their character and introduces a new layer to study.

1. Udomsak Krisanamis, Hesitant, 1994