MARCH 27-31, 2019
Art Basel, the global network of art fairs that have transformed the worldwide art market, returns to Hong Kong for its seventh edition March 27-31. The fair which was founded in Basel, Switzerland in 1970 and expanded to Miami in 2002, added Art Basel Hong Kong in 2013 to explore Asian markets.
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As China has opened itself up to the west, it has established itself over the last two decades as a cultural and financial powerhouse. Its recent proliferation of millionaires and billionaires has made it the second-largest art market in the world.
Prominent galleries and established and emerging artists from across the globe will exhibit at Art Basel Hong Kong. However, in an effort to maintains its commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, half of Art Basel Hong Kong’s participating galleries come from within the region.
What You Need to Know
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
When: March 29-31 (Private view by invitation only March 27 and 28)
Who: 242 galleries, representing 35 countries
This year’s show will feature 21 galleries making their Art Basel Hong Kong debut.
The event’s five main sections with key highlights not to be missed:
Galleries
Multi-media artwork from leading Modern and Contemporary galleries.
Highlight: Debuting Korean abstractionist Yoo Youngkuk of Kukje Gallery
Insights
Works highlighting artists from the wide-spanning Asia-Pacific region, from 1900 to the present day.
Highlight: Debuting New York artist Tishan Hsu of Empty Gallery
Discoveries
A platform for emerging contemporary artists to showcase their work at an early stage in their career.
Highlight: Debuting Burmese artist Moe Satt of Nova Contemporary
Kabinett
21 curated exhibitions by established and emerging artists with a strong focus on talent from Asia.
Highlight: Untitled (Mekamelencolia — Velvet #5 DDRG18LM) by Lee Bul of Lehmann Maupin
Encounters
Large-scale sculpture and installation works by leading artists from around the world.
Highlight: Project for a Floating Garden by Simon Starling of neugerriemschneider
Getting There
No matter where you are coming from to attend Art Basel Hong Kong, ElJet can help you get there. We facilitate private flights from cities around the world into Hong Kong International (VHHH/HKG) and Shek Kong Airfield (VHSK). A private charter allows for a more relaxing flight and a less hectic entry into the bustling city. Need a last minute charter to or from Hong Kong to attend Art Basel? We are here to help you with all your charter needs.
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