Over the past few days, thousands of art lovers have gorged on a visual feast at the Art HK fair, but for some attendees, it was not the volumes of art on the walls that grabbed their attention, but rather the volume in their ears.
This alternative experience came courtesy of French sound artist Cedric Maridet, who led sound walks through the canvas-covered halls of the four-day fair, which closes today.
With record crowds, the fair - now in its fifth year - cemented Hong Kong's status as a global arts hub. It hosted more than 260 galleries from 38 countries this year.
Those who opted for the sound walk listened to soundscapes that Maridet, 38, had spent the past year collecting at museums and galleries in France, Canada and Hong Kong.
His recordings feature whispered conversations over a painting or sculpture, the sounds of video art and even the buzz of machinery.
'I'm trying to make people drift and not necessarily engage with the fair,' Maridet said. 'It's about disconnecting with the commercial aspect of the art fair, because I'm not sure if it's the best place to experience art.'