Initiated in 2011, Now Ink is an ongoing theme-based exhibition, exploring the re-emergence and influence of ink painting and calligraphy on current international artistic practices , with a particolar emphasis on multimedia and performative-based works.

Curated by Arthub Asia with Xiang Liping (Shanghai Art Museum) and Rachel Marsden (independent curator) and the contribution of Diana Campbell (Creative India Foundation), the 2012 exhibition includes works by 17 artists: Alexandre Joly, Charwei Tsai, Chen Chun Hao, Dai Guangyu, Gyan Panchal, Manish Nai, Moataz
Nasr, Ni Youyu, Nicholas Hanna, Rohini Devasher, Shan Fan, Shen Fan, Takashi Ishida, Wang Xieda, Wu Chi-Tsung, Yu Ji and Zhang Jian Jun, who shall performe live during the fair.

The exhibition – on the east platform overlooking the venue’s ground hall – was designed by experimental architecture studio HHD_ FUN.