The 2022 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, which has taken a hybrid route for the second year in a row, seeks to engage art enthusiasts through both online and onsite showcases.
During a guided digital tour prior to the event opening to the public at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Adeline Ooi, director Asia, Art Basel, states that “the aisles and walking areas have gotten more spacious and we are all masked, in line with COVID-19 protocols.”
This year’s edition features 130 galleries from 28 countries, an uptick from 104 in 2021. There are 15 first-time exhibitors and 75 galleries are participating with satellite booths. The concept of a satellite booth was introduced in 2021 to help galleries that are unable to participate onsite. Measuring 25 square metres, it displays artworks sent by the participating galleries.
