Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 is just around the corner and coming up this March. Excitingly, this year marks the return to full-scale, pre-pandemic grandeur! So, let’s gear up for an international celebration of art and creativity!
We can’t wait to share with you some of the most intriguing and globally renowned modern and contemporary artworks that you really shouldn’t miss. We’ll also provide details on where to snag your tickets and even how to catch them at a discount! So, stay tuned for more information!
Table of contents: Hong Kong Art Basel 2024
- What is Art Basel Hong Kong 2024?
- Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 Exhibition Details
- When is Hong Kong Art Basel 2024?
- Where will Hong Kong Art Basel 2024 be held?
- Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 Ticket Information
- sim Credit Card: Get an 8% Cash Rebate for Online Bookings
- What Can You Expect at the Hong Kong Art Basel 2024?
- Who Are the Hong Kong Artists at Art Basel?
- Before Visiting, Here Are Some Things You May Want to Know
- Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong Art Basel 2024
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What is Art Basel Hong Kong 2024?
Art Basel is a significant art event in the region that showcases both established artists and emerging talent worldwide. The respected art fair plans to feature 243 galleries from 40 countries and territories in its 2024 edition.
Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 Exhibition Details
| Event | Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 |
| Date | 28-30 March 2024 |
| Vernissage | Wednesday, March 27, 4pm to 8pm |
| Show Hours | Thursday, March 28, 2pm to 8pm – Friday, March 29, 2pm to 8pm – Saturday, March 30, 1pm to 7pm |
| Venue | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Address | 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
When is Hong Kong Art Basel 2024?
Hong Kong Art Basel 2024 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 28 to 30, with preview days on March 26 and 27.
Where will Hong Kong Art Basel 2024 be held?
Most of our fantastic art fairs will unfold at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, but rest assured, the creativity isn’t limited to one venue!
For instance, the supremely talented Sydney-based Aboriginal artist Daniel Boyd will be delighting us with his dot artistry at Pacific Place. Plus, you’ll be treated to a black-and-white film on Hong Kong architecture, a masterpiece shot by Yang Fudong, that’ll be screened on the façade of M+.
So keep those peepers wide open for more unexpected artistic surprises this month!
How do I get to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre?
Visitors can reach HKCEC via MTR to Wan Chai Station, Blue Island Line, then walk from Exit A1, or you may take the MTR to Exhibition Centre station in the East Rail line.
Alternatively, if you prefer to enjoy the stunning Victoria Harbour, you may take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, next to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, to get to Wan Chai.
Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 Ticket Information
You can get the Art Basel entrance ticket at the door, or it can be booked through the official website or Klook. And the tickets will be available for single-day, half-day, 2-day, and 3-day.
How much is the ticket?
Prices range from around HK$280.00 to HK$1,560.00, with different entrance dates and perks.
| Ticket Type | Price | Validity |
| Vernissage | HK$990 | March 27, 4pm to 8pm |
| 3-Day Pass | HK$1,650 | March 28 and 29, 2pm to 8pm, March 30, 1pm to 7pm |
| 2-Day Pass | HK$1,100 | March 28 and 29, 2pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Thursday (Full Day) | HK$420 | March 28, 2pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Thursday (Half Day) | HK$350 | March 28, 4pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Thursday (Evening) | HK$225 | March 28, 6pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Friday (Full Day) | HK$420 | March 29, 2pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Friday (Half Day) | HK$350 | March 29, 4pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Friday (Evening) | HK$225 | March 29, 6pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Saturday (Full Day) | HK$420 | March 30, 2pm to 8pm |
| Day Ticket – Saturday (Half Day) | HK$350 | March 30, 4pm to 8pm |
Concession Tickets
For full-time students, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Please present relevant IDs to enjoy the offers.
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Day Ticket – Thursday (for students, seniors, people with disabilities) | HK$225 – HK$420 |
| Day Ticket – Friday (for students, seniors, people with disabilities) | HK$225 – HK$420 |
| Day Ticket – Saturday (for students, seniors, people with disabilities) | HK$350 – HK$420 |
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What Can You Expect at the Hong Kong Art Basel 2024?
Hong Kong Art Basel 2024 will turn the HKCEC in Wan Chai into a creative hub for 3 days. Visitors find 7 core areas to explore and experience different themes in the work.
Galleries
In the galleries session, you may find rooms that showcase a diverse range of modern and contemporary art forms, including paintings, photos, sculptures, and digital art around the globe. Here are some of the featured international artworks.
A Thousand Plateaus Art Space
A Thousand Plateaus Art Space is delighted to present Bi Rongrong’s installation, an exploration of patterns from diverse cities and cultures.
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Anomaly
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Mizuma Art Gallery
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Insights
Apart from the galleries, there will be highlights of special projects originating from Asia, the Middle East, and India.
Flowers Gallery by Jantsankhorol Erdenebayar
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Standing Pine by Noritoshi Hirakawa
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Discoveries
In this session, you can find a platform for emerging artists to exhibit their contemporary creations made specifically for Art Basel.
Fitzpatrick Gallery by Arthur Marie
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Kabinett
The Kabinett sector will host 33 galleries, a record number, primarily focusing on solo projects from the Asia-Pacific region. Here are some key features:
- A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (Chengdu) will display an installation by Chinese artist Bi Rongrong. The work explores the relationship between various city patterns and cultures, the internet, personal memories, and the artist’s environment.
- Johyun Gallery (Busan) will exhibit a recent series of paintings by the late South Korean artist Park Seo-Bo, highlighting his distinctive physicality, rhythm, and technique.
- Herald St. (London) will showcase acrylic and ink paintings by Hong Kong-born, London-based artist Cary Kwok, providing insight into Kwok’s cinematic examination of queer interaction, domesticity, and art history.
- Yavuz Gallery (Singapore, Sydney) will introduce new works by prominent Thai artist Pinaree Sanpitak, which reflect her ongoing investigation of organic structures and materials, as well as the dichotomy between the sacred and the secular.
- Jessica Silverman (San Francisco) will present a series of paintings by American artist Loie Hollowell that delve into sexuality, reproduction, and spirituality.
- Annely Juda Fine Art (London) will exhibit works on paper by Russian avant-garde artist Kasimir Malevich from 1913 to the early 1920s, along with works by Alexander Rodchenko, Alexandra Exter, Naum Gabo, Elena Semenova, and Gustav Klucis, all of whom have made significant contributions to non-objective art.
- Li Huasheng from Ink Studio
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- Ingleby Gallery
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Encounters
The Encounters section, themed ‘I am a part of all that I have met’ this year, features 16 large-scale projects, 11 made specifically for Art Basel – a record high since 2013. Highlights that you couldn’t miss include
- South Korean artist Haegue Yang’s “Contingent Spheres” (2020, 2022) presents anthropomorphic ratan sculptures that merge Philippine Binakol motifs and 60s Op art.
- Hong Kong artist Mak2’s “Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy” (2024) is a playful installation exploring duplication, evolution, and simulation.
- Australian artist Naminapu Maymuru-White’s “Larrakitj Forest” (2024) references the Yolŋu community’s funerary rites and traditions.
- Indian artist Jitish Kallat’s “Wind Study (Hilbert Curve)” (2022-2023) features large-scale drawings created with fire, wind, smoke, and ink, referencing mathematician David Hilbert.
- Singaporean artist Ming Wong’s “Friendship First” (2024) uses table tennis archival footage to explore US-China relations.
Conversation at Art Basel Hong Kong
Art Basel isn’t just about art exhibits. They will be hosting 11 awesome panels and dialogues with key players from the global arts and culture community. You’ll be hearing from Japanese art legends Shinro Ohtake and Takashi Murakami, Pi Li, who heads the art at Tai Kwun, the inspiring M+ museum director Suhanya Raffel, the visionary director of the National Gallery Singapore, Eugene Tan, artist and meme maestro Cem A, and many more fantastic speakers.
This could be the chance to gain insights from the influencers who are shaping the art world, learn about building impactful art collections, understand the process of decolonizing cultural institutions, and join the debate on whether artists or artworks hold greater importance.
Here is a full-clip of the Conversation at Art Basel Hong Kong last year:
Interested in moving pictures?
The film programme, curated by multi-media artist and film producer Li Zhenhua, will showcase ten screenings. It will collaborate with cultural video channel Nowness Asia and Videotage, a leading non-profit organisation in the region for video art. The programme will run from March 27-30 at the HKCEC.
Who Are the Hong Kong Artists at Art Basel?
We’re also super excited about the local talent on display! Our very own Mak2 has put together an intriguing large installation called Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy, made up of two interconnected fair booths. His thought-provoking exploration of duplication and simulation feels especially relevant in our current age of generative AI.
Also, don’t miss out on the work of Cary Kwok! Born in Hong Kong and now based in London, Cary will be showcasing his acrylic and ink paintings. They brilliantly address themes of queer interaction, domesticity, and art history. But remember, these are just a couple of the local artists we’re spotlighting; there are plenty more Hong Kong talents for you to discover in person.
Before Visiting, Here Are Some Things You May Want to Know
The final admission time is 30 minutes prior to closing
Avoid arriving too late for the exhibition. Otherwise, you won’t be able to get in.
Please note that no bags or suitcases of any size are allowed inside the halls
You can store your bags at our coat checks located at Level 1 Concourse near Entrance 1E, Level 3 Concourse near Entrance 3C, and at the Expo Drive Entrance. But remember, our storage spaces are limited, and they’re available on a first come, first served basis. So, the early bird gets the worm!
Only a small bag is allowed
One bag per person is allowed, subject to inspection if taken into halls. No backpacks, crossbody bags, suitcases, or trolleys. Items larger than 23 x 15 x 18 cm must be left at the coat check. Non-compliant items will be prohibited.
Prohibited items in halls
Backpacks, large bags, suitcases; large umbrellas; weapons, sharp items; wheeled devices (e.g., Segways, skates, bikes); Drones are prohibited in halls.
Camera policy
Cameras up to 16 cm x 12 cm x 8 cm with one lens (maximum 80mm focal length) are allowed. Medium- or large-format cameras, super-zoom or telephoto lenses, flashes, extendable devices (e.g., monopods, tripods, selfie sticks), drones, and video recording are not permitted. Non-compliant devices are prohibited.
Visitor photography policy
Personal photography is allowed if it doesn’t disrupt visitors or endanger artworks. Press and promotional photography occur on site. Attendance implies consent for your image to be used for non-commercial purposes, including media reports.
Food and Beverage
Food and beverages are prohibited in the show halls.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong Art Basel 2024
How can I buy tickets for Art Basel Hong Kong 2024?
Tickets for Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 can be purchased online or at the event site. For online purchases, you can visit the official Art Basel website or authorised ticketing platforms like Klook.
What should I wear to the event?
There is no specific dress code for Art Basel Hong Kong 2024. However, attendees are encouraged to dress comfortably and appropriately for an indoor art fair.
Can I take photos at the event?
Photography for personal use may be allowed, but it’s recommended to respect the artist’s work and check any specific photography policies for particular exhibits.
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