Art Basel announces exhibitors and first highlights for its 2025 show in Hong Kong, offering an invigorating program that connects with the city as well as new and returning audiences
- 242 world-class galleries from 42 countries and territories will gather to present their finest programs, once again confirming the fair’s role as the premier destination for experiencing world-class contemporary art in Asia.
- Over half of the galleries hail from the Asia-Pacific, underscoring the fair’s commitment to championing the region’s artistic voices.
- An exciting roster of 23 new galleries from India, Australia, Kosovo, Guatemala, Nigeria, South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Greater China region will participate in the show, bringing fresh perspectives and artistic diversity to the fair.
- For the first time, the fair will partner with Para Site, Hong Kong’s independent art institution, to steer the curatorial direction of the public Film Program, reflecting Art Basel’s ongoing collaboration with the local art scene.
- Dedicated to supporting emerging artists, the inaugural edition of the MGM Discoveries Art Prize will award its first winner in 2025 with a cash prize to be shared between the artist and the gallery presenting them at the show, along with an opportunity to exhibit in Macau.
- Co-commissioned by Art Basel and M+, and presented by UBS, the M+ Facade will feature Ho Tzu Nyen’s Night Charades, a reimagination of iconic Hong Kong film scenes through animation.
- Powering a rich week of exhibitions and cultural events in the city, Art Basel Hong Kong, whose Global Lead Partner is UBS, will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from March 28–30, 2025, with Preview Days on March 26 and 27, 2025.
Art Basel is pleased to announce the participating exhibitors and key details of its 2025 edition in Hong Kong, taking place from March 28–30, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This edition will feature 242 galleries from 42 countries and territories, showcasing a diverse range of artistic practices that reflect the fair’s commitment to global diversity and regional representation. More than half of the participating galleries are from the Asia-Pacific, highlighting Art Basel’s vital role as a platform for the region’s dynamic art scene.
The fair’s core sectors include Galleries, the main sector for established and blue-chip galleries; Discoveries, which spotlights solo projects by emerging artists; and Insights, offering curated projects from artists across Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
This year, the Galleries sector will present a rich mix of exhibitors from across the Asia-Pacific, including emerging, mid-size, and blue-chip galleries from Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and Australia. Notable solo presentations in the Galleries sector include Lawrie Shabibi (Dubai), Rossi & Rossi (Hong Kong), P420 (Bologna) and Ronchini Gallery (London). Additionally, Insights will showcase historic photography presentations from Asia, with contributions from Flowers Gallery (Hong Kong, London), Each Modern (Taipei), Takuro Someya Contemporary Art (Tokyo), Yutaka Kikutake Gallery (Tokyo), and The Drawing Room (Manila). The Discoveries sector will offer an exciting selection of emerging galleries, with participants from diverse locales ranging from Beijing to Pristina.
The show will welcome 23 newcomers across all sectors, with exhibitors from Cape Town, Berlin, and New York joining Galleries, while Insights will feature newcomers from Hong Kong, Noida, and Melbourne. Eight galleries will enter the fair’s main sector from the Greater China Region, as well as India, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Austria, and the United Kingdom, emphasizing Art Basel Hong Kong’s commitment to regional growth.
Angelle Siyang-Le, Director of Art Basel Hong Kong, said: 'The impressive line-up of galleries participating in our 2025 Hong Kong edition reinforces the fair’s position as a cultural crossroads and vital anchor in Asia's ever-growing art scenes. We’re committed to continuing to strengthen our ties with the local art scene and its rising stars - our collaboration with the leading local nonprofit organization Para Site for the public Film Program is a historic first, while the MGM Discoveries Art Prize will honor its inaugural winner during the show next year. According to the recently released Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2024, Mainland Chinese HNWIs reported the highest spend on art and antiques in 2023 and the first half of 2024, more than double any other region, further bolstering our positive outlook for this March.'
Read the full press release here.