Momentum is building for ART HK 08, Hong Kong’s first truly international art fair in a decade, which firmly establishes the city’s position as the centre of the art market in Asia. The inaugural fair is to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14 - 18 May 2008. The organisers have now announced the full list of galleries from 19 countries confirmed to exhibit.Magnus Renfrew, Fair Director says “We are delighted to have signed-up such a prestigious roster of galleries. The Fair has received an overwhelming global response which we see as recognition of the fact that China is now firmly positioned as the third largest art market in the world. Hong Kong, with its unique gateway status between East and West, provides the perfect location for a new major fixture on the international art calendar.”Works for sale at ART HK 08 will range from blue chip work by well-known artists, to more accessible pieces by emerging artists. The Fair will also include a curated exhibition of new artistic talent from Hong Kong, a series of talks ‘Hong Kong Conversations’ organized the Asia Art Archive and guided tours throughout the event.On the opening day of the Fair, there will be an invitation-only preview, and the opening night reception, Vernissage, will aid the Hong Kong Cancer Fund. A one day conference organised by Asia Art Archive and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, entitled ‘Shifting Sites: Cultural Desire and the Museum’ takes place on the 17 May addressing the role of the museum in today’s cities. Speakers include Sheena Wagstaff, Chief Curator, Tate Modern and Yuko Hasegawa, Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo.