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The Art Basel Hong Kong exhibition will take place from March 28 to 30, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with preview days on March 26 and 27. The exhibition will attract 240 galleries from 42 countries and regions, more than half of which are from the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the importance of regional art. This year's exhibition features multiple special sections, including "Encounters," which focuses on large-scale installation art, and "Kabinett," which showcases thematic works. Noteworthy artworks include Lu Yang's interactive installation "The One and Only - Creator," Wang Yefeng's "Desert Garden," Wu Minxin's cardboard sculpture, Monster Chetwynd's installation "The Grotto," and Takahiro Kondo's ceramic work "Wave 2023."

Entering the month of March in the art world, Art Basel Hong Kong undoubtedly stands as the focal event of the art scene. This grand gathering of top-tier global art has attracted 240 galleries from 42 countries and regions, collectively creating Hong Kong's premier art feast. The 2025 Art Basel Hong Kong will be held grandly from March 28 to 30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with preview days set for March 26 to 27.

This year's exhibition boasts a robust lineup, with 240 exhibitors participating, 23 of which are making their debut. Notably, over half of the galleries come from the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the fair's emphasis on regional artistic development, while also solidifying its position as a vital platform for contemporary art globally.

This year's fair features an array of highlights, including several special exhibition areas such as "Encounters," focused on large-scale installation art; "Kabinett," showcasing thematic and personalized works; and a film program curated by Para Site, which will screen seven selected films. In addition, the fair has introduced a series of vibrant public projects, such as the "Conversations" panel discussions, the "Light Projection" mobile video screenings, and collaborative activities with renowned institutions like M+ Museum and Tai Kwun.

This article highlights five must-see artworks at the 2025 Art Basel Hong Kong.

• Lu Yang "DOKU the Creator"

  

  In the art space "Encounters," Dazzle Gallery presents an immersive interactive art installation by Tokyo-based artist Lu Yang, titled "DOKU the Creator." This digital character combines digital art, artificial intelligence, computer-generated imagery, and virtual reality, using sound and animation to create an immersive experience that invites viewers to reflect on human interactions and self-identity in the virtual world.

• Wang Yefeng "Desert Garden"

  

  New York-based artist Wang Yefeng showcases "Desert Garden," an installation piece inspired by a journey through the Gobi Desert, recreating an abstract garden. The work features surrealistic mixed imagery, reflecting on the complexities of self-identity and immigrant life pondered during his time in the desert.

• Wu Minxin Cardboard Sculpture

  

  Vietnamese artist Wu Minxin’s cardboard sculpture explores the concept of clothing as armor, showcasing innovative approaches with everyday materials that embody Southeast Asian creativity, providing a new perspective on contemporary art.

• Monster Chetwynd "The Grotto"

  

  Monster Chetwynd's installation work "The Grotto" combines dramatic lighting with organic hand-sculpted forms, transforming the exhibition space into a fantastical cave, exploring themes of mythology and environmentalism, guiding the audience into a world that is both ancient and contemporary.

• Kondō Takahiro "Wave 2023"

  

  Japanese artist Kondō Takahiro's ceramic work "Wave 2023," utilizing his patented "Silver Mist" technique, captures the fluidity and mutability of water, showcasing his poetic sensibility towards nature.

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 Dates: March 26 to 27, 2025 (VIP preview and early preview); March 28 to 30 (open to the public)

Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbor Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong