Returning this October, Asia Art Archive (AAA)’s 2024 Annual Fundraiser features an auction of over 50 works generously donated by artists, galleries, and individuals. This year’s fundraiser supports a crucial milestone for the organisation: building a premier digital archiving facility and training future archivists. These initiatives enable Asia Art Archive to provide free public access to resources on the histories of contemporary art in Asia. Supported by H Queen’s, a preview of the artworks at auction opens to the public from 23 to 26 October. The works are available for bidding online at www.aaa2024auction.com from 23 October, 12nn, to 1 November, 10:30pm. 

Asia Art Archive enables free and open access to materials on the history of contemporary art in Asia through digitisation. As of today, AAA’s Research Collections contain more than 83,000 digital records. The fundraiser provides a vital source of funding to support AAA's infrastructure in digitisation and advocacy for accessibility and custodianship. The establishment of a Digitisation Lab will advance AAA’s archival standards and nurture the next generation of archivists. The enhanced infrastructure and expertise will give AAA the capacity to digitise 10,000 records per year—an increase of 148%.

Preview Opening Reception: 23 October (Wed), 6–8pm

Location: 9/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central