From exclusive events to our interactive floorplan and catalog highlights, practical must-haves at your fingertips

Your essential guide to Art Basel Hong Kong 2019

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The 7th edition of <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong" target="_blank">Art Basel in Hong Kong</a> opens soon! 242 galleries from 35 countries will participate in this year’s show, set to be the most exciting yet.&nbsp;
	Before you join us at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre (HKCEC), explore the show’s <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/artworks?showIds=701" target="_blank">Online Catalog</a>. Select your favorite <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/artworks?showIds=701" target="_blank">artworks</a>, <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/artists?showIds=701" target="_blank">artists</a>, and <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/galleries?showIds=701" target="_blank">galleries</a>, or follow the lead of <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/news/art-basel-hong-kong-2019-online-catalog-live" target="_blank">these seven artworld luminaries</a>, who have already picked their highlights. Make sure to download the Art Basel Mobile App (for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/art-basel-official-app/id1050156803?mt=8" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mch.artbasel&amp;hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a>) for the best possible digital experience.
	Experience the incredible variety of Modern and contemporary art on view in the show’s five major sectors: <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/the-show#11838" target="_blank">Insights</a>, <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/the-show#11840" target="_blank">Discoveries</a>, <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/the-show#11844" target="_blank">Encounters</a>, <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/the-show#11842" target="_blank">Kabinett</a>, and <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/the-show#11836" target="_blank">Galleries</a>. Consult our <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/at-the-show#11897" target="_blank">floorplan</a> to find out where your favorites will be located, and dive into our <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/newsarchive" target="_blank">Art Basel Stories</a> for a more in-depth look at the show’s protagonists and highlights. We are especially happy to introduce four more galleries to our ‘Meet the Gallerists’ video series - discover who they are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/gallery-portraits-Hong-Kong-2018" target="_blank">here</a>.
	Make sure to attend this year’s <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/conversations-show" target="_blank">Conversations program</a>, where major figures such as artist duo Elmgreen &amp; Dragset, gallerist and scholar Chang Tsong Zung, The Art Market | 2019 author Clare McAndrew, and many more will discuss the issues that have been shaping contemporary culture and the world we live in. Entry to the Conversations program is free of charge.
	For a unique cinematographic experience, do not hesitate to attend our <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/events/browse?eventTypes=-4&amp;cityIds=33&amp;showCityId=33" target="_blank">Film program</a>. It features contributions by artists such as Liu Xiaodong, Julian Charrière, and Cao Yu, and will take place in the HKCEC from Thursday through Sunday. RSVP is essential, so make sure to visit <a href="https://www.ticketflap.com/artbaselfilm" target="_blank">ticketflap.com/artbaselfilm</a> to secure your spot now.
	Finally, take the opportunity to enjoy Hong Kong’s rich cultural landscape beyond the show and visit our <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/events/browse?cityIds=33&amp;showCityId=33" target="_blank">Online Events Calendar</a> to find out more about all openings, guided tours, meet and greets, and talks taking place during the week.
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	Enjoy the show!Top image: a visitor in front of works by&nbsp;Yeoran Je, on view at&nbsp;313 Art Project's booth at Art Basel Hong Kong 2018.

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From exclusive events to our interactive floorplan and catalog highlights, practical must-haves at your fingertips 


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