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Artnet
‘Magnus was the one whose vision built Art HK into a fair that was relatively easily transformed into an Art Basel show, so today’s show is a result first of his vision working alone and then in working with Art Basel.’ – Marc Spiegler
JULY 22, 2014
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Hong Kong
‘When Basel announced that Magnus Renfrew was stepping down from his role as Asia director last year, the question of who would replace him was tinged with trepidation – the stakes were high. It wasn’t so much who “would” but also who “could”.’ – Timeout Editorial Team
MARCH 9, 2015
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The Times
of India
'Magnus Renfrew’s place in the power lists is probably well-earned for he transformed what was then a 'cultural desert' into Asia art's hub.' – Neelam Raj
MAY 15, 2014
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Quintessentially
‘Credit to Magnus Renfrew…I think by the third or fourth edition of Art Hong Kong, people were already feeling the energy of potential here for Hong Kong to become something really big.' – Alan Lo
OCTOBER 23, 2014
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China Daily
‘The Grand Bauhinia Medal may be in order for Art Basel’s Magnus Renfrew — who has been instrumental in transforming Hong Kong from a place once dubbed by the media a “cultural wasteland” into an increasingly impressive Asian arts hub.’ – Timothy Chui
MAY 8, 2014
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Sydney
Morning Herald
‘Hong Kong’s success was not simply due to its close proximity to China, it owed a debt to founding director, Magnus Renfrew, whose vision for the fair was a truly global one.‘ – John McDonald
JUNE 1, 2013
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Blouinartinfo
'He (Magnus Renfrew) has been instrumental in positioning Hong Kong as a center for modern and contemporary art in Asia.’ – Art + Auction
DECEMBER 23, 2015
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Artspace
'The art fair changed everything / Magnus Renfrew did a great job of professionalizing it right away.' – Tobias Berger
DECEMBER 15, 2015
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Blouinartinfo
'(One of 15 individuals without whom) The art world would not spin on its axis'
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
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New York Times
‘Magnus Renfrew, a co-founder of ART HK, is considered a pivotal figure in developing Hong Kong’s art market' – Joyce Lau
MARCH 13, 2015
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Taipei Times
‘Ten minutes into the interview, it becomes readily apparent why Renfrew has pulled this off. Sure, he has the requisite degree in art history from an elite university, and yes, he has considerable experience with art fairs. But his true talent lies in his diplomatic vocal delivery. Similar to a Chatham House academic or State Department spokesperson, he chooses his words carefully.’ – Noah Buchan
APRIL 27, 2014
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Departures
‘Hong Kong was a cultural desert, but this event has changed that. The city is becoming a major art hub.’ – Zhang Huan
OCTOBER 11, 2011
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Hong Kong
'Under Magnus Renfrew’s excellent direction it has become the major art fair east of Switzerland and west of Miami.' – David Elliott
MAY 9, 2012
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NOVEMBER, 2012
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MAY 23, 2011
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