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THE MAGAZINE ART FAIR
average size of individual stands may increase. This
increase in quality of the logistical arrangements and
architecture of the fair has also contributed to attracting
greater attendances each year and with Art Basel’s
wider networks, we believe there will be even greater
interest from overseas markets to attend too.
In particular what attracts more non Asian galleries
to come to the fair ?
Hong Kong became the world’s third largest art
auction market after New York and London in 2007
and 2011, China overtook the US for the first time to
become the largest art and antiques markets worldwide,
so there is clearly huge potential for the development
of the art market in Asia. Hong Kong
provides a very accessible and central location for
overseas gallerists. Galleries have also responded well
knowing that we maintain a stringent selection
process to ensure quality is first and foremost, to
make sure the show is presenting the best galleries
that show the very best art. We’ve had a much greater
number of applicants than spaces and, it is likely to be
one of the most competitive art fairs for Western
galleries to get into as we are maintaining the 50/50
split of galleries from Asia and the Asia Pacific, and
the West.
What really makes Hong Kong art Fair that different
from other art fairs in the world today, Asia
One and Art Futures, for example?
The final edition of ART HK took place in May this year.
Next year will see the launch of the first edition of Art
Basel in Hong Kong. The show differentiates itself
from other art fairs in the region through its rigorous
upholding of international standards of practice in
terms of selectivity. It will differentiate itself from
other art fairs globally through its truly global line-up
and the diversity of work on view. 50% of the galleries
will be from Asia and the Asia Pacific. People look for
high quality art and ART HK, now Art Basel in Hong
Kong, provides an unmatched opportunity to
discover not only the latest and most cutting edge
works from artists in Asia but also a wide range of
world-renowned artists from around the world. The
best art fairs are also occasions that bring the art
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