2025 Calendar of Events
Asian Art in London is an annual programme dedicated to promoting London as a centre of excellence in the arts of Asia. Each October and November, an array of specialised exhibitions, auctions, and lectures are presented by esteemed dealers, major auction houses, and leading cultural institutions in and around Central London.
The 28th edition of Asian Art in London will take place from Monday 27th October to Thursday 6th November 2025.
The 27th edition of Asian Art in London took place from 30th October to 8th November 2024, offering an extraordinary lineup of events and activities that celebrated the finest in Asian art. Highlights of the 2024 programme included:
- Late Night Openings: Visitors enjoyed evening views in Kensington Church Street (Saturday, 2nd November), St James’s (Sunday, 3rd November), and Mayfair (Monday, 4th November).
- One-Day Symposium: Hosted in partnership with SOAS-Alphawood, this special event on Sunday, 3rd November, brought together leading experts to explore key themes in Asian art.
- Gala Party at the V&A: The programme launched in style with a spectacular gala evening on 30th October.
- Expert-Led Talks and Events: A diverse range of discussions and activities offered fresh insights into Asian art and its global significance.
Although the 2024 edition has concluded, you can still explore the guidebook to revisit the exhibitions, auctions, and events that defined this year’s programme. Stay tuned for announcements about the 2025 edition of Asian Art in London!
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Gala Party at the Victoria & Albert Museum
The Gala Party on Wednesday 30th October 2024, at the Victoria & Albert Museum, was a spectacular evening that brought together Participants, collectors, museum directors, curators, journalists, and friends of Asian Art in London to celebrate the 27th edition of this renowned programme.
The event featured curator-led talks in the museum’s Asian galleries, providing guests with deeper insights into the extraordinary collections. The evening culminated with the presentation of the 2024 Art Awards, sponsored by ATG and Apollo, recognizing excellence in the field. Additionally, a special competition for Afternoon Tea for Two at The Ritz, sponsored by the hotel, added excitement, with the winner’s name drawn after the speeches.
Thank you to all who joined us for this unforgettable celebration.
Symposium
The Symposium, held on Sunday, 3rd November 2024, was a highlight of the 27th edition of Asian Art in London. Co-hosted by the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art and Asian Art in London, this event brought together curators, scholars, artists, and art market specialists to share insights and explore diverse perspectives on Asian art.
Focusing on ceramics, textiles, and metalwork, the panellists discussed a wide range of artworks and objects that were featured across exhibitions in London during Asian Art in London.
The day opened with a keynote lecture by Professor Stacey Pierson of SOAS University of London, setting the tone for a day of thought-provoking discussions. The Symposium concluded with a keynote lecture by Rachel Dedman, Jameel Curator of Contemporary Art from the Middle East at the Victoria & Albert Museum, offering a contemporary lens on the themes explored.
Stay tuned for updates on next year’s Education Programme as part of the 2025 programme of Asian Art in London!
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Commercial Dealer and Gallery Exhibitions held in London’s Major Auction Houses
During the 2024 edition of Asian Art in London, 14 Participants presented exceptional exhibitions across central London’s premier auction house locations in Mayfair and St James’s. These exhibitions, within walking distance of each other, offered visitors unparalleled opportunities to explore a wealth of Asian art.
We extend our gratitude to all the Participants and visitors who made these exhibitions a cornerstone of the 2024 programme. Stay tuned for details of upcoming exhibitions in the 2025 edition of Asian Art in London!
Late Night Openings
The Late Night Openings during the 2024 edition of Asian Art in London offered visitors unique opportunities to explore galleries and exhibitions after hours in three iconic locations:
- Kensington Church Street on Saturday, 2nd November
- St James’s on Sunday, 3rd November
- Mayfair on Monday, 4th November
These evenings provided a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for collectors and art enthusiasts to enjoy the exceptional displays presented by our Participants.
Auctions
During the 2024 edition of Asian Art in London, leading auction houses including Bonhams Knightsbridge, Bonhams New Bond Street, Christie’s, Dore & Rees, Lyon & Turnbull, Roseberys, and Sotheby’s hosted an impressive total of 21 auctions.
These sales spanned a diverse range of categories, including Indian & Islamic Art, Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern and South Asian Art, as well as Works of Art and Modern and Contemporary Art from Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
The auctions drew significant interest from collectors and art enthusiasts alike, making them a key highlight of this year’s programme. We hope you had the opportunity to explore these sales and discover something extraordinary.
FLORA VESTERBERG VIDEO SERIES
Asian Art in London continues its video series with Flora Vesterberg, an art historian and broadcaster. In this episode, Flora visits the inspiring Wallace Collection to learn about two compelling examples of bejewelled Asian arms and armour. She meets Arthur Bijl, the Hutton McRoberts Assistant Curator of Ottoman, Middle Eastern and Asian Arms and Armour to discuss the two works of art and their significance within a wider collection that includes Sèvres porcelain as well as Venetian paintings by Canaletto and Rococo masterpieces.
Press
Asian Art in London is delighted to work with a variety of the world’s leading publications, both print and digital. Click here for the 2024 Press Lounge.
