Collector Picks: Artists on Alan Lau’s Radar

Artsy asked Hong Kong–born art collector Alan Lau to share the artists inspiring him right now. A prominent figure in Hong Kong’s art scene, Lau is the chairman of the independent Hong Kong art space Para Site, co-chair of Tate’s Asia-Pacific acquisitions committee, and board member of the M+ museum. His selections span art movements, regions, and media—a testament to the diverse collection he has built over the past decade. The artists on Lau’s radar include masters of abstraction Kazuo Shiraga and Francis Alÿs, technology-forward contemporary artists Wong Ping and Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and installation artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu, among others. Below, discover available works by Lau’s favorite artists from galleries around the world.