Art Basel organisers hail 'year of renaissance' in HK

The largest international art fair in Hong Kong is back to its former glory for the first time since the pandemic, with organisers lauding 2024 as a “year of renaissance” for the city's art sector. Art Basel will be held from Thursday to Saturday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Organisers on Tuesday said the art fair will feature about 240 galleries from 40 countries, with 65 more exhibitors than last year. Noah Horowitz, CEO of Art Basel, said Hong Kong now has more museums, galleries and exhibitions. “Notwithstanding the considerable challenges wrought by the global pandemic, Hong Kong's art scene has taken enormous strides in recent years, spurred by the vision and commitment of a local community,” Horowitz said. “This unfettered growth in dynamism attests to Hong Kong's unrivalled standing as a cultural hub in the heart of Asia and as a pivotal gateway to the Asian market for the trade worldwide.” Last year’s fair welcomed 86,000 visitors.