Since 1970s, Art Basel has been taking an active role in staging the premier international art shows to providing platforms for galleries and artists from around the world.
From 24 March 2016 to 26 March 2016, a showcase of modern and contemporary art works done by region’s artists will be opened to all art-lovers through the portal provided by Art Basel. With over half of the participating galleries hailing from Asia-Pacific, an in-depth overview of the region’s diversity can be seen through the historical masterpieces and cutting-edge works by emerging and leading artists. 239 of the world’s renowned art galleries will display premier paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, installations, photography, video, film and digital art by over 4,000 artists. It houses a great variety of art presentation that would definitely feast your eyes intriguingly.
Apart from the art exhibition, local institutions also collaborate with Art Basel to make the parallel programs unique and valuable. ‘Time Waterfall’, a special large-scaled light installation by Tatsuo Miyajima will be offered exclusively by Art Basel. It aims at conveying the eternal luminance of human life and expressing an ethos of ‘living in the present’. The work will be shown across the entire façade of Hong Kong’s iconic 490 meter high International Commerce Centre (ICC) on the Kowloon harbor front which will be visible from numerous locations across Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Recommended locations for public viewing are Tamar Park, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park and the terrace on Podium 3 and 4 of the IFC Mall.
The event offers a dynamic cross-cultural exchange and an immersive experience to you. Daily guided tours in English, Cantonese and Mandarin are also available on request during the show period. For details, please contact info@para-site.org.hk.
Art Basel
Date: 24–26 March 2016
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Ticketing: Tickets available at the venue and Hong Kong Ticketing (www.hkticketing.com)
‘Time Waterfall’ Large-scale public light installation
Date: 21–26 March 2016
Time: 7:20pm to 10pm
Venue: façade of International Commerce Centre (ICC)
