Art Basel Hong Kong 2018: 5 Must-See Shows and Market Highlights
Amidst controversy, the 2018 Art Basel Hong Kong commenced as former director Magnus Renfrew revealed Taipei Dangdai, scheduled for 2019 and backed by UBS, which also supports Art Basel. Running from March 27 to 31, the fair showcases nearly 250 galleries from over 30 nations, including notable names like Gagosian and White Cube. A significant sale included a 1975 Willem de Kooning painting from Paul Allen's collection, fetching $35 million at Lévy Gorvy Gallery. Recommended exhibitions are Antony Gormley's "Rooting the Synapse" at White Cube (until May 19), Ai Weiwei's "Refutation" at Tang Contemporary Art (until April 30), George Condo's "Expanded Portrait Compositions" at the Maritime Museum (until March 31), and "LOVE Long" at Asia Society (until July 15).
Key facts
- Art Basel Hong Kong 2018 runs March 27-31.
- Magnus Renfrew, former fair director, will launch Taipei Dangdai in 2019 with UBS sponsorship.
- Nearly 250 galleries from over 30 countries participate.
- Lévy Gorvy Gallery sold a Willem de Kooning painting for $35 million from Paul Allen's collection.
- H Queen's skyscraper designed by William Lim houses David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth, Pace Gallery, and others.
- Antony Gormley's 'Rooting the Synapse' at White Cube features cast iron Rooter series inspired by Goethe.
- Ai Weiwei's 'Refutation' at Tang Contemporary Art includes 'Law of the Journey' inflatable boat installation.
- George Condo's first Hong Kong solo show at Maritime Museum presents 13 works.
- Robert Indiana's 'Love' exhibited at Asia Society alongside works by eight Asian artists.
Entities
Artists
- Antony Gormley
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Ai Weiwei
- George Condo
- Robert Indiana
- Kutluğ Ataman
- Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries
- He An
- Hung Keung
- Charwei Tsai
- Xu Bing
- Willem de Kooning
- Paul Allen
- Magnus Renfrew
- William Lim
- Miwako Tezuka
- Kaitlin Chan
- Cui Cancan
Institutions
- Art Basel Hong Kong
- Taipei Dangdai
- UBS
- Gagosian
- White Cube
- Massimo De Carlo
- Lia Rumma
- Cardi
- Francesca Minini
- Alfonso Artiaco
- Continua
- Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M.
- Franco Noero
- Mazzoleni
- Lorcan O’Neill
- Tornabuoni
- Lévy Gorvy Gallery
- Microsoft
- CL3 Architects
- David Zwirner
- Galerie Ora-Ora
- Hauser & Wirth
- Pace Gallery
- Pearl Lam Galleries
- Tang Contemporary Art
- Whitestone Gallery
- Skarstedt
- Sprüth Magers
- Hong Kong Maritime Museum
- Asia Society
- Artnews
- Artribune
Locations
- Hong Kong
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Lesbos
- Greece
- Bologna
- Italy
- Milan
- Naples
- San Gimignano
- Rome
- Turin
- Florence
- H Queen's
- 50 Connaught Road Central
- 80 Queen's Road Central
- Central Ferry Pier No. 8
- 9 Justice Drive Admiralty