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Art Basel

Art Basel

Your comprehensive guide to the latest trends and happenings surrounding Art Basel Hong Kong, the city’s largest annual contemporary art fair.

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Health & Environment

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Architecture and design

Discovering the art in architecture – from Hong Kong’s M+ to the Louvre in Paris

Architect Frank Leung and interior designers Lim + Lu say that viewing buildings through an artistic lens promotes preservation.

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Opinion | Hong Kong Arts Development Awards too provincial and inward-looking

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Jessica Zoob’s art fires the imagination – see her latest exhibition

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How contemporary artists are reviving the ancient art of textiles

Despite the intricate work required, textiles have never really been considered in the realm of traditional art – but these young Asian artists are hoping to change that perspective.

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Art auctions see millennials, Gen-Z, snap up Asian art, blue-chip artists

Optimism remains despite 2024’s challenges – with auction houses embracing digital innovation, as Gen Z invest in modern artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, and millennials snap up classical Asian works.

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Is food art? How Hong Kong creatives are bridging the gap

What happens when culinary creations meet artistic vision? From chefs to photographers and artists, a new wave of Hong Kong creatives are exploring the compelling intersection of food and art.

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Despite controversy, some Hong Kong artists are embracing AI art

Some Hong Kong artists are speaking up about the creative potential of AI programmes, insisting they don’t spell a death knell for the industry.

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The Hong Kong Arts Collective is making life easier for the city’s creatives

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From Hong Kong to Mayfair: inside Rosamond and Ben Brown’s art world empire

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For restaurants, art is far more than just pretty pictures

Hong Kong’s leading restaurateurs are thinking beyond decor to curate art collections that elevate the dining experience, with pieces chosen to align with their culinary vision.

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Why brands and businesses are embracing street art culture in Hong Kong

While some brands seek commercial messaging, others offer artists creative freedom, fostering a vibrant scene that’s both visually captivating and culturally relevant.

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Hong Kong tourism

‘Super March’ tourism campaign paints ‘promising’ picture for Hong Kong economy

Top business insights provider also says Art Basel brought in wealthiest visitors under drive at average monthly income of about HK$44,000.

25 Apr 2025 - 7:51PM

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Transforming Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour into a floating art gallery

The city’s premier art space draws millions with its large-scale installations by artists like Kaws in a space bigger than the M+ museum.

23 Apr 2025 - 10:00AM

One of the two giant rubber ducks by Florentijn Hofman, anchored at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

3 emerging Hong Kong-based artists to watch in 2025

Andy Li San-kit, Yvonne Feng and Ye Hui are 3 Hong Kong-based creatives subverting the role of the artist.

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He was once Hong Kong’s most prominent contemporary artist. Now he’s back

One of the most talked-about openings during Art Basel week, Tsang Kin-wah’s exhibition at Galerie du Monde is a memorable return.

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How social media artists are making a mark on Hong Kong’s creative scene

In a scene dominated by galleries, online artist influencers like Little Thunder and SurrealHK are making a mark with their social media art.

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Why innovative metallic artworks are taking centre stage

From Christopher K. Ho’s brass sculptures to Subodh Gupta’s recontextualised utensils, innovative metal art find utility beyond function.

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Hong Kong economy

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‘Dancing Water Drops’, by local artist Simon Ma, features 600 giant water droplets made of recycled plastic.

31 Mar 2025 - 8:52PM

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Christie’s and Sotheby’s Hong Kong auctions underwhelm as sales hit 6-year low

The world’s leading auction houses made a combined US$89.2 million, the lowest since autumn 2018, according to data from ArtTactic.

30 Mar 2025 - 5:41PM

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

30 Mar 2025 - 8:20PM

Seeing double: Picasso’s works at 2 major exhibitions in Hong Kong

Explore the Spanish artist’s influence on Asian art at M+ with works like Portrait of Dora Maar on show, while Phillips offers the rare opportunity to buy a piece such as Taureau this Arts Month.

30 Mar 2025 - 12:45PM

How Macau’s government and casino operators are betting on culture

The 2025 Culture City of East Asia is hoping visitors will buy into its transformation to a hub for art installations and concerts.

29 Mar 2025 - 12:45PM

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Sevens scores with fans, brings boost for hotels and restaurants

Visitors say new Kai Tak Stadium enlivens the atmosphere while some businesses report up to 20 per cent increase in sales.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 28-30

Get your fill of art, washed down with cocktails if desired, join in some art-based journaling, or snap up some limited-edition sneakers.

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How Art Basel Hong Kong is reclaiming overlooked artists’ legacies

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