Art Basel in Hong Kong celebrates its sixth edition with a stellar lineup of 248 premier contemporary art galleries from 32 countries and regions, with over half from galleries in Asia.
Expected major acquisitions will include billionaire Paul Allen’s trophy painting from his private collection, Willem de Kooning’s “Untitled XII,” priced at US$35 million and offered by the Levy Gorvy Gallery. Jeff Koons will display a selection of his artworks for the David Zwirner Gallery. His famed stainless steel sculptures, “Bluebird Planter” and “Swan,” will be showcased, as well as his popular “Gazing Ball” series with mirrored balls embedded on hand-painted Western-European reproductions.
Time: 1-8 p.m., March 30; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., March 31
Onsite tickets: HK$400 (regular), HK$250 (March 30 after 5 p.m.), HK$300 (concession). Concession tickets are for full-time students, individuals with disabilities (and one accompanying caretaker) and seniors aged 60 or older. Free for children aged 5 and under when accompanied by an adult.
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong
MTR: Wan Chai Station