DBS Bank ignites possibilities and sparks joy as regional lead sponsor of Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong | 繁體

Hong Kong, 21 May 2015 - In 2013 and 2014, DBS Bank’s important commitment to supporting Affordable Art Fair made the inaugural shows in Hong Kong an absolute success with record-breaking attendance. DBS Bank is pleased to continue its support of Affordable Art Fair this year as regional lead sponsor of one of the world’s leading and most popular art fairs.

“DBS Bank’s support of the arts is reflected in our commitment to spark joyful experiences that connect businesses and communities and illuminate the lives of people everywhere through creativity and innovation. Through our Asian relationships, insights, service, innovation and connectivity, DBS Bank is making banking joyful as a leading wealth manager in the region and we believe our ongoing support of one of the world’s leading and most popular art fairs paves the way for Asia’s best and brightest to aspire to even greater heights,” Janice Liu, Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Management, Consumer Banking Group and Wealth Management at DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, said.

Ms Janice Liu, Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Management, Consumer Banking Group and Wealth Management, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

DBS Bank and Affordable Art Fair brought the inaugural show to Hong Kong in 2013 under a three-year sponsorship agreement that reflects DBS Bank’s commitment to fostering an exciting and innovative environment where people can share their passion for appreciating, acquiring and living with art.

Affordable Art Fair takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai from 22-24 May.

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Photo 1: At the Affordable Art Fair, Ms Janice Liu, Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Management, Consumer Banking Group and Wealth Management, of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, poses for an amazing iPad Portrait of herself, which she can appreciate and share both digitally and physically.

Photo 2: As a unique opportunity to be a creative part of the Affordable Art Fair, the DBS Lounge features a DBS Spark Corner, where people are encouraged to express their artistic flair and collectively “crowdsource” the artwork.

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