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Art Basel is the largest international contemporary art fair in Hong Kong. Now in its third edition, the event – running from March 15 to 17 – will see hundreds of art collectors and connoisseurs from around the globe descend on the city. Galleries and satellite art fairs will be pulling out all the stops to attract attention and crowds. Read our tips on the exhibits and the places to hang out, and watch for all the latest updates as the South China Morning Post’s Culture team reports live on Art Basel events and parties.
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Art Basel is the largest international contemporary art fair in Hong Kong. Now in its third edition, the event – running from March 15 to 17 – will see hundreds of art collectors and connoisseurs from around the globe descend on the city. Galleries and satellite art fairs will be pulling out all the stops to attract attention and crowds. Read our tips on the exhibits and the places to hang out, and watch for all the latest updates as the South China Morning Post’s Culture team reports live on Art Basel events and parties.
There was something for everyone at the recent art fairs, but the market does not always filter the best art to the top, leaving space for much that is mediocre or banal.
There was something for everyone at the recent art fairs, but the market does not always filter the best art to the top, leaving space for much that is mediocre or banal.
A photo showing a group of young children who appeared to have their hands tied to a rope while touring an art show in Hong Kong went viral, sparking online debate.
A photo showing a group of young children who appeared to have their hands tied to a rope while touring an art show in Hong Kong went viral, sparking online debate.
It wasn't just overseas artists who took centre stage at Art Basel and Art Central. Hong Kong artists also shone, collecting honours and interest from local and overseas collectors.
It wasn't just overseas artists who took centre stage at Art Basel and Art Central. Hong Kong artists also shone, collecting honours and interest from local and overseas collectors.
Charley Lanyon follows the party set from the Grand Hyatt, via the heights of Lan Kwai Fong, to the depths of industrial Chai Wan.
Charley Lanyon follows the party set from the Grand Hyatt, via the heights of Lan Kwai Fong, to the depths of industrial Chai Wan.
The Chai Wan Mei arts festival held to coincide with Art Basel Hong Kong is catching on among Hongkongers.
The Chai Wan Mei arts festival held to coincide with Art Basel Hong Kong is catching on among Hongkongers.
You may not notice his pieces among the thousands of artworks displayed in this year's Art Basel, which opens to the public today, but you are unlikely to forget him if you meet him.
You may not notice his pieces among the thousands of artworks displayed in this year's Art Basel, which opens to the public today, but you are unlikely to forget him if you meet him.
Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon is adamant the time is right for Hollywood to look beyond the safety of "interchangeable" young actresses and embrace stories across all ages and races.
Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon is adamant the time is right for Hollywood to look beyond the safety of "interchangeable" young actresses and embrace stories across all ages and races.
Hong Kong shone on the world stage this weekend as cultural events drew everyone from tech billionaires to Hollywood stars.
Hong Kong shone on the world stage this weekend as cultural events drew everyone from tech billionaires to Hollywood stars.
Edmund Lee continues his tour of Central art galleries staging shows that coincide with the Art Basel Hong Kong international art fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Edmund Lee continues his tour of Central art galleries staging shows that coincide with the Art Basel Hong Kong international art fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Arts editor Kevin Kwong is struck by the prevalence of one particular colour on the galleries and stands – the colour of money, coincidentally.
Arts editor Kevin Kwong is struck by the prevalence of one particular colour on the galleries and stands – the colour of money, coincidentally.
There's more to Hong Kong Art Week than Art Basel. We take a tour of some of the galleries in Central staging exhibitions to coincide with the annual international art fair. Here's the first part of the tour.
There's more to Hong Kong Art Week than Art Basel. We take a tour of some of the galleries in Central staging exhibitions to coincide with the annual international art fair. Here's the first part of the tour.
Actress Susan Sarandon is honoured at a private gala dinner in Hong Kong - her first visit to the city - for her outstanding contribution to cinema.
Actress Susan Sarandon is honoured at a private gala dinner in Hong Kong - her first visit to the city - for her outstanding contribution to cinema.
It's big, it's flashy, it's overwhelming - it's exactly what an international contemporary art trade show should be. And, love it or hate it, there is no denying that Art Basel 2015 is a spectacle.
It's big, it's flashy, it's overwhelming - it's exactly what an international contemporary art trade show should be. And, love it or hate it, there is no denying that Art Basel 2015 is a spectacle.
Celebrated Chinese cinematographer's Art Basel show marks Museum of Contemporary Art's 10th anniversary.
Celebrated Chinese cinematographer's Art Basel show marks Museum of Contemporary Art's 10th anniversary.
Charley Lanyon keeps tabs on what the art crowd gets up to after hours.
Charley Lanyon keeps tabs on what the art crowd gets up to after hours.
Arts editor Kevin Kwong gives his impresssions of Art Basel satellite show Art Central.
Arts editor Kevin Kwong gives his impresssions of Art Basel satellite show Art Central.
A satellite art fair that cost US$1 million to launch opened its doors ahead of the main fair, Art Basel, on Thursday, targeting a younger crowd with edgier and more political artworks.
A satellite art fair that cost US$1 million to launch opened its doors ahead of the main fair, Art Basel, on Thursday, targeting a younger crowd with edgier and more political artworks.
As big money changes hands at this week's fair, local creators are putting their message ahead of any commercial considerations
As big money changes hands at this week's fair, local creators are putting their message ahead of any commercial considerations
From a distance, Stella Zhang's predominantly white installations appear dreamy and delicate. But take a closer look and her messages about femininity and sexuality become clear, almost painfully.
From a distance, Stella Zhang's predominantly white installations appear dreamy and delicate. But take a closer look and her messages about femininity and sexuality become clear, almost painfully.
The Guggenheim Museum's senior curator of Asian art believes that an exhibition should run the gamut of human emotion.
The Guggenheim Museum's senior curator of Asian art believes that an exhibition should run the gamut of human emotion.