Art Basel Hong Kong has opened, featuring work from 248 galleries representing 32 countries and territories.
The modern and contemporary art show will open its sixth Hong Kong edition to the public on Thursday at Wan Chai’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Half of the participating galleries have exhibition spaces in the Asia and Asia-Pacific regions.
Twenty-six galleries from Hong Kong have an exhibition space in the city.
One of the highlights is Hong Kong artist Kwan Sheung-chi’s piece, Hong Kongese. The installation explores local identity and consists of 70,000 metal badges with the words Hongkonger printed on them.
Visitors can sift through the pile for a few badges that are labelled “Chinese person.”
Chief Executive Carrie Lam opened the exhibition, saying that Art Basel has helped build the city into a cultural hub: “The future looks extremely promising in cultural development in Hong Kong, and I welcome more of the arts people to come and enjoy our excitement.”
Art Basel runs from Thursday until Saturday.
.@ArtBasel #HongKong 2018 has been opened by Chief Exec. Carrie Lam.
Animated exhibits include: A tale of Two cities – Li Zhanyang. pic.twitter.com/Yv4jlctCUZ
— Hong Kong Free Press (@HongKongFP) March 27, 2018
The Seige Perilous – Glenn Kaino.@ArtBasel pic.twitter.com/3XKHo0j9Xm
— Hong Kong Free Press (@HongKongFP) March 27, 2018
