Artists' creativity captured on film as Art Basel goes behind the scenes
Works by and about artists from 30 galleries will be featured, writes Bonnie E. Engel
In addition to all the art, paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, installations and performance art, Art Basel Hong Kong is launching a sector dedicated to films by and about artists. The 49 films by 41 artists, representing 30 galleries, will be screened at the agnès b. cinema in the Hong Kong Arts Centre, across the street from the fair at the Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The theatre is on the lower ground floor of the Arts Centre and seats 119 people, with two wheelchair accessible spots. It is first-come, first-served, so patrons should arrive early. The entire programme is free. Most of the films are less than 10 minutes' duration, ensuring a lively selection each night.
These films were selected by multimedia artist and producer Li Zhenhua. Chinese born and based in Zurich and Beijing, Li has been active in the artistic field since 1996.
Li's selection for the Hong Kong show explores six diverse themes over three days.
Urban Life looks at how urban civilisation has an impact on daily life through often bizarre behaviour, witticism and humour, today from 6.30pm-8pm.
