Hong Kong: March is Art Month

Like many cities across the world, Hong Kong has an art week as well as an art month. Each year, Asia takes a huge bite out of global art sales, which is why art fairs have become so popular here in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Art Week

Hong Kong Art Week

Art Basel Hong Kong

Art Basel is an iconic art fair. It started in Basel Switerland and soon spread to other countries, including the U.S. According to the Hollywood Reporter, in 2018, buyers purchased a 1975 work by Willem de Kooning for $35 million within hours of Art Basel Hong Kong opening its doors. Therefore making it one of the most recognizable names in the art world. Art Basel Hong Kong takes place each year at the end of March along with other art fairs listed below.

It all began in 1970, when Basel gallerists Ernst Beyeler, Trudl Bruckner and Balz Hilt created an international art fair in Basel Switzerland. More than 16,000 visitors attend the inaugural show to see 90 galleries and 30 publishers from 10 countries. The art fair continued to grow…hosting sister art fairs in Miami Florida, Hong Kong, and many more. Find out more HERE.

Art Basel Hong Kong; photo courtesy of Art Basel

MGM Resorts International is a global Associate Partner of Art Basel, MGM Resorts Art & Culture hosts the MGM Resorts Lounge in the Art Basel Collectors Lounge, in addition to presenting special events on-site at Art Basel in Hong Kong and at MGM COTAI hosted in collaboration with institutions including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing.

Art Basel; courtesy of MGM Resorts International

HKwalls

In 2014, a non-profit organization fair HKwalls launched its own art fair. Founders Jason Dembski and Stan Wu wanted to create opportunities for street artists to showcase their talent in the city of Hong Kong. It is now an established annual fair representing the street art community. Find out more about this art fair – https://hkwalls.org

Hong Kong Art Week
HK Walls Hong Kong;Courtesy of HK Walls

Art Central

As of 2019, Art Central has presented five editions of its annual art fair. Expect to see interactive installations, experimental films, along with performance art, and engaging panel discussions. Featuring over one hundred galleries, Art Central attracts collectors from all over the globe. Find out more about Art Central – http://artcentralhongkong.com

Throughout the world, most art weeks have started with one bold art fair. Soon others will follow. If you love art and want to visit Hong Kong, book your trip at the end of March. You’ll be immersed in arts and culture, by experiencing art week in Hong Kong. Find out more about the arts in Hong Kong on the official tourism website – http://www.discoverhongkong.com

If you are in the Los Angeles area, find out about upcoming art events on our sister site LAArtParty.com

Also CLICK HERE to find out more about ETG’s Arts & Entertainment listings. Or CLICK HERE to read international artist interviews. Many of these creatives travel all over the world…find out where the artists go to be inspired.

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