Art Basel Hong Kong Opens Amid Environmental Concerns in Collecting Practices
Art Basel Hong Kong opens on March 27 with approximately 90,000 attendees expected. The event highlights environmental issues in the art market, including carbon emissions from travel and waste from temporary installations. The Gallery Climate Coalition, established in 2020, now has over 2,100 members across 65 countries working to reduce the industry's ecological footprint. Director Heath Lowndes emphasizes educating the sector and engaging collectors, who remain challenging to reach despite their influence.
Key facts
- Art Basel Hong Kong opens March 27
- Approximately 90,000 visitors expected
- Gallery Climate Coalition founded in 2020
- Coalition has over 2,100 members in 65 countries
- Collectors identified as difficult to engage in environmental efforts
Entities
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Gallery Climate Coalition
Locations
- Hong Kong