Art Basel Hong Kong
dal 12/3/2015 al 16/3/2015
Segnalato da
12/3/2015
Art Basel Hong Kong
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC), Hong Kong
The second edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong will present 245 of the leading galleries from Asia, Europe, the Americas and the rest of the world and more than 3,000 artists, ranging from young emerging artists to the Modern masters from both Asia and the West.
The second edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong, Lead Partner UBS, will take place from May 15
to 18, 2014 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The show will present 245 of
the leading galleries from Asia, Europe, the Americas and the rest of the world and more than
3,000 artists, ranging from young emerging artists to the Modern masters from both Asia and
the West. 50 percent of galleries presented at the show have exhibition spaces in Asia and the
Asia-Pacific region, showcasing a strong combination of high-quality works from the East and
the West and underscoring Art Basel’s commitment to the region. The main sector, Galleries,presents premier established galleries from across the world, while Insights is dedicated to
presenting precise contextual and thematic presentations by artists from across the art scenes
in Asia and the Asia-Pacific. The Discoveries sector provides a platform for younger galleries
and Encounters shows large-scale sculptural installations by leading artists from around the
world. The show will include for the first time a Film sector, curated by Li Zhenhua, and hosted
in collaboration with the Hong Kong Arts Centre. The show will be accompanied by strong
public programming, including Art Basel's popular talks programs, Conversations and Salon.
Additionally, collaborations with local and international partners will ensure a diverse range of
arts programming, with hundreds of cultural events hosted across the city throughout the
week.
Known as the gateway between the East and West, Hong Kong ranks among the world's most dynamic international capitals. A 21st century metropolis, it is a port city with a vast skyline rising above its bustling Victoria Harbour. In addition to the many museums, concert halls, and performance spaces, a vibrant melting pot of cultures makes Hong Kong a place of endless exploration.
Galleries
The Galleries sector presents over 179 of the world's leading Modern and contemporary art galleries – displaying paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, film, video and digital artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. Galleries applying for this sector must be at least three years old, and are selected on the basis of their overall program.
Insights
Insights presents projects developed specifically for the Hong Kong show. These galleries must be based in Asia or the Asia-Pacific region – from Turkey to New Zealand, including Asia, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent – and exclusively present works by artists from that region. Solo shows, exceptional art-historical material, and thematic exhibitions of two or more artists are selected on the strength of the proposed project.
Discoveries
Discoveries gives a global platform to emerging contemporary artists from all over the world, showcasing work by the next generation of talent at an early stage in their career. Galleries present an exhibition of work by either one or two artists from their gallery program, preferably new and created specifically for the show.
Encounters
curated by: Alexie Glass-Kantor
Encounters is curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor, Executive Director of Artspace, Sydney, the preeminent Australian institution which supports the commissioning of contemporary art, publishing initiatives, and residencies. Since 1999 she has been active as a curator working across independent spaces, collecting institutions, biennials and festivals.
Film
Curated by Li Zhenhua, director and founder of Beijing Art Lab, the Film sector presents an exciting program of films by and about artists. Screenings take place in the agnès b. cinema at the Hong Kong Arts Centre.
Press Contacts
Art Basel, Dorothee Dines
Tel. +41 58 206 27 06, press@artbasel.com
PR Representatives for Asia
Sutton PR Asia, Tamsin Selby / Erica Siu
Tel. +852 2528 0792, tamsin@suttonprasia.com / erica@suttonprasia.com
PR Representatives for Europe
Sutton PR, Sam Talbot
Tel. +44 20 7183 3577, sam@suttonpr.com
PR Representatives for the United States, South America and the UAE
FITZ & CO, Katrina Weber Ashour
Tel. +1 212 627 1455 ext. 232, katrina@fitzandco.com
Private View
Friday, March 13, 2015, 6pm to 9pm (by invitation only)
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 12 noon to 4pm (by invitation only)
Sunday, March 15, 2015, 12 noon to 1pm (by invitation only)
Vernissage
Saturday, March 14, 2015, 4pm to 9pm
Public Days
Sunday, March 15, 2015, 1pm to 8pm
Monday, March 16, 2015, 12 noon to 8pm
Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 12 noon to 5pm
Ticket Options
Vernissage ticket: HK$850 (limited tickets available)
One-weekday ticket (valid Monday or Tuesday): HK$250, concessions HK$150
Sunday ticket: HK$300, concessions HK$180 (limited tickets available)
Two-weekdays ticket (valid Monday and Tuesday): HK$400, concessions HK$250
Three-days ticket (valid Sunday, Monday and Tuesday): HK$650, concessions HK$400
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong-Kong