Art Basel’s premier fair in Asia concluded on March 30th, offering local and international audiences a vibrant overview of the region’s flourishing art scenes. Leading art patrons and private collectors from over 72 countries and territories were in attendance, in addition to representatives of more than 100 world-class museums and foundations from across the globe. The show took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from March 28 to 30, 2024 and welcomed an attendance of 75,000 across its VIP and public days.
“Art Basel Hong Kong returned to its full scale and spirit this edition, with the city opening its doors to visitors all around the world once again. This edition reflected the city itself to the world: utterly alive and teeming with energy, a meeting place of tradition and the avant-garde, a port of cultures and an essential bridge in the evolving art landscape across regions.”
Angelle Siyang-Le, Director Art Basel Hong Kong
Showcasing the cultural dynamism of its host city, Art Basel Hong Kong featured an expanded, free public program radiating across Hong Kong, realized in collaboration with the city’s world-class institutions, including M+ and Tai Kwun, as well as non-profit art spaces such as Para Site and Asia Art Archive. Tai Kwun presented Artists’ Night, Hong Kong’s annual signature event dedicated to experimental artists from the region – in association with Art Basel Hong Kong for the first time, which was open to local visitors and Art Basel guests.
Helming the show for the second year, Angelle Siyang-Le, Director, Art Basel Hong Kong, said of the renaissance edition: ‘Art Basel Hong Kong returned to its full scale and spirit this edition, with the city opening its doors to visitors from all around the world once again. I am deeply grateful to all the galleries, artists, patrons, institutional representatives, and cultural partners whose collaboration delivered a show of world-class range and quality in our home in Hong Kong. This edition reflected the city itself to the world: utterly alive and teeming with energy, a meeting place of tradition and the avant-garde, a port of cultures and an essential bridge in the evolving art landscape across regions. Art Basel Hong Kong continues to be a vital anchor in Asia’s ever-growing local art scenes and a key moment in the global art trade calendar.’
In anticipation of next year’s edition, Art Basel Hong announced that from 2025 onwards, MGM will present a new prize for Discoveries, the show’s sector for solo presentations by emerging artists. The MGM Discoveries Art Prize is dedicated to supporting emerging artists and fostering new talent. Further details will be announced later this year.
Read the full press release here.