Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama/ Victoria Miro Gallery / Art Basel Hong Kong 2013. Photograph by Messe Schweiz
There were no art fairs to speak of in this metropolis before 2008. But this year, Hong Kong, once derided as a cultural desert, nabbed a prize coveted by cities across the region — serving as Art Basel’s only Asian outpost. The inaugural Art Basel Hong Kong, which opens to the public Thursday, has drawn planeloads of collectors and gallery bigwigs from the West, lured here in part by the growing, glittery market. It’s billed as a mutually beneficial arrangement: Art Basel capitalizes on the moneyed collectors heading to Hong Kong, while giving international credibility and exposure to local artists, galleries and the city itself. – NYTimes: Hong Kong Welcomes the Art World
In a city that adores brand names, it is perhaps no surprise that the Art Basel franchise is going down well. With supporters including Ruinart champagne, Davidoff cigars and Audemars Piguet watches, the fair has aligned itself with the trappings of high-end luxury for its first edition in Hong Kong. The Art Newspaper: Brand new: the name is the game in Hong Kong
Blouin Artinfo : The Best of Art Basel in Hong Kong
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