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Art Basel Hong Kong is Asia’s largest contemporary art fair. The annual event was launched in 2013 when it took over Art HK and is hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is run by the same company that holds Art Basel fairs in Basel and Miami Beach. During the week there are countless gallery exhibitions and parties that take place across the city on the back of all the excitement that the fair generates.
Janice Lau of David Boring performs at Current Plans in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, on March 15, 2025. The one-off show, titled “Stare Out From Your Own Burning”, included the band live-scoring horror music videos by local filmmakers with new songs. Photo: Elton Fung
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Review | Deliciously terrifying David Boring show mixes post-punk sounds with horror

The underground indie group’s one-off event included them live-scoring horror music videos by local filmmakers and a Butoh performance.

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How indigenous artists on remote Australian island keep traditions alive

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Discover Bouie Choi’s intricate wood paintings at Art Basel Hong Kong

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Home-grown works in Hong Kong Art Week that you should see

Our favourite shows of work by Hong Kong artists that are on during Hong Kong Art Week, which runs from March 24 to 31.

Ariel (1972) by Douglas Bland at Ping Pong 129 Gintonería in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, part of a retrospective of the late painter and one of several shows of work by artists in Hong Kong on during Hong Kong Art Week. Photo: Studio8ight
Art

Unsold artworks, kapok flowers, post-human landscapes and more this March

With Arts Month upon us, here’s a round-up of shows in Hong Kong from local, regional and international talent.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong’s art month, Ningxia’s wineries and more

From Bolis Pupul’s latest album to a sustainable project built on a former landfill, there’s something for everyone this week.

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Hong Kong economy

Free admission to Hong Kong’s M+ museum on March 9 to mark Art March

Visitors will be able to access all general admission exhibitions without having to preregister.

Admission to M+ usually costs HK$120 for adults and HK$60 for concessions. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Ticket-sale call for event organisers after Digital Art Fair axed in Hong Kong

Organiser of Digital Art Fair 2025 cites ‘reasons beyond its control’ for decision to cancel event.

Art

The end of Hong Kong’s golden age marked the start of her success

Artist Jaffa Lam’s practice describes a dynamic arc – like Hong Kong’s art scene itself – moving beyond cultural tradition to embrace the everyday and individual.

Hong Kong entertainment

Explainer | What is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?

Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says.

An aerial view of the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park, which will be officially launched on March 1. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s mega-events to attract 840,000 visitors in first 6 months: John Lee

Art Basel, Art Central and ComplexCon touted as major drivers, as city gears up for ‘Hong Kong Super March’.

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Art Basel is among the mega-events expected to draw large crowds in the first half of the year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon

The Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Buck Palmer, Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio’s new beau?

Palmer was inspired to found his eponymous jewellery brand ‘made and worn by the maverick’ following a spiritual pilgrimage to Mexico; he rang in the New Year with Ambrosio in her native Brazil.

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How southern China’s Greater Bay Area is becoming a contemporary art hub

Greater Bay Area cities Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shunde drew art lovers from Shanghai and Beijing to a week of art fairs and exhibitions.

Art Shenzhen was held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre from December 5 to 8, 2024, part of a week of art events in Guangdong, southern China. Photo: courtesy of Art Shenzhen
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Has art market rebounded? Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 sees sales rise

Crowds were back and buying this year. Several major galleries reported multiple million-dollar sales, giving cause for cautious optimism.

Portrait de Dora Maar by Tom Sachs at Art Basel Miami Beach. Photo: AP
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Exclusive | Hong Kong art photography fair cancelled months before its debut

Photofairs Hong Kong, slated for March 2025, scrapped by UK-based organiser because of unspecified ‘logistical constraints’.

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Meet the low-profile founder behind Paris’ iconic Collette boutique

Her Parisian concept store was a retail pioneer – now Sarah Andelman helps Pharrell and Chanel take a mindful approach to consumerism.

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Art Collaboration Kyoto, contemporary art fair with a difference

For the Japanese fair’s 4th edition, art was shown not only in a gallery but at historic sites to deepen visitors’ understanding of Kyoto.

Art in Kyoto’s Murin-an temple as part of Art Collaboration Kyoto. Photo: courtesy of neugerriemschneider gallery
Art

Art Basel Paris, other fairs and shows cement city’s art hub status

Paris Art Week got a lift as Art Basel Paris moved into the city’s Grand Palais, attracting Hollywood stars and art lovers alike.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong cha chaan teng delights Paris during Art Basel show

Pop-up part of Tourism Board’s three-year deal with Art Basel to showcase Hong Kong culture.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To be a better connector, Hong Kong needs to know Asean better

We should not be complacent about Southeast Asia, and must cultivate stronger arts and cultural connections on the ground.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Art

Seoul art fairs see plenty of enthusiasm despite a slowdown in sales

Sales were down but spirits were high at the Kiaf and Frieze Seoul art fairs, with exhibitors pleased by young Koreans’ appetite for art.

This year’s Kiaf Seoul art fair in South Korea was well-attended and visitors were enthusiastic, despite the art market downturn. Photo: Kiaf Operating Committee
Hong Kong culture

Organisers look to future as Hong Kong contemporary art fair enjoys strong debut

Art021 David Chau co-founder says he hopes the fair can become a long-running staple of the city’s art scene.

Hong Kong culture

Shanghai-based Art021 launches Hong Kong art fair with focus on Global South

Inaugural Art021 Hong Kong brings together nearly 90 galleries from 13 countries and regions.

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Hong Kong must fall in love with art to be a bona fide cultural hub

Hong Kong, traditionally business-focused, needs to do more to organically cultivate a society that values and embraces art and culture

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Mong Kok residents painting a mural on the hoarding of a construction site for a new building late last year in a community art project by the non-profit Art In Place. Photo: Art In Place Hong Kong
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Art fair Hong Kong Art021 Hong Kong extended: new dates, regional element

The rescheduled and extended Art021 fair will run from August 28 to September 8 in four locations, including a free show in Victoria Park, and take place in conjunction with a Greater Bay Area Art Week.

Inside Art021 in Shanghai. The operator of the annual art fair is launching a new Art021 fair in Hong Kong. Photo: ART021
Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Deal with Art Basel will showcase best of Hong Kong on global stage

Agreement aims to attract more high-end visitors to Hong Kong through promotions in Switzerland, United States and France.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Mega events also have to be big in quality for sake of Hong Kong’s reputation

As more shows, conferences and exhibitions are added to the city’s calendar, organisers must ensure people do not go away disappointed.

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