ART CITIES:Hong Kong-Art Basel

Since starting in 2008, ART HK has emerged as the leading Art Fair in Asia, attracting a rich mix of international galleries, collectors, curators and museum directors. Known as the gateway between the East and West, Hong Kong ranks among the world’s most dynamic international capitals.

By Dimitris Lempesis
Photo: Art Basel Archive

With half of the participating galleries coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific, Art Basel in Hong Kong, assumes a significant role in the international art world, providing a portal to the region’s artists. From emerging talents to the Modern masters of both Asia and the West, Art Basel in Hong Kong traces twelve decades of art history across its six sectors: Galleries, Insights, Discoveries, Encounters, Magazines and Film. On display are the highest quality of paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works from the 20th and 21st centuries, by more than 3,000 artists from Asia and around the globe. The show also offers extensive opportunities for intellectual discovery, through discussions and presentations, creating a platform of cross-cultural exchanges for artists, gallerists, collectors, and visitors. The Galleries sector presents over 179 of the world’s leading Modern and contemporary art galleries, paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, film, video and digital artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. Insights presents projects developed specifically for the Hong Kong show. These galleries must be based in Asia or the Asia-Pacific region including Asia, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent and exclusively present works by artists from that region. Solo shows, exceptional art-historical material, and thematic exhibitions of two or more artists are selected on the strength of the proposed project. Discoveries gives a global platform to emerging contemporary artists from all over the world, showcasing work by the next generation of talent at an early stage in their career. Galleries present an exhibition of work by either one or two artists from their gallery program, preferably new and created specifically for the show. Dedicated to presenting large-scale sculpture and installation works by leading artists from around the world, Encounters provides visitors with the opportunity to see works that transcend the traditional art fair stands. The sector presents these works in prominent locations throughout the exhibition halls. Film sector presents an exciting program of films by and about artists. Screenings take place in the agnès b. cinema at the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

Info: Art Basel Hong Kong, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Duration: 15-17/3/15, Days & Hours: Sun 15/3/15: 13:00-20:00, Mon 16/3/15 12:00-20:00, Tue 17/3/15: 12:00-17:00, www.artbasel.com/en/Hong-Kong