All the Fun of the Fair

The VIP preview of the ninth edition of Art Basel Hong Kong

At a time when large group gatherings were starting to seem like a thing of the past, the opening of Art Basel Hong Kong at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 19 was welcomed with open arms by Hong Kong’s art crowd.

The ninth edition of the fair featured paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photography and digital works that reflected Asia’s rich history, as well as modern and contemporary pieces by artists from all corners of the world. Around town, the Asia Art Archive, Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Hong Kong Museum of Art and Tai Kwun Contemporary also all opened new exhibitions to coincide with the fair.

A total of 104 leading galleries from 23 countries participated in Art Basel, including 10 Chancery Lane, Alisan Fine Arts, Blindspot Gallery and de Sarthe Gallery from Hong Kong, alongside major