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Whether you want to spend your leisure time appreciating some culture around the world or exploring the world of cinema or art, this May, Hong Kong is bringing you a line of events to keep you entertained over the month. Below are the ones you should definitely be adding to your calendar.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Virtually Versailles</h2>


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As part of Le French May when Francophone culture is celebrated all over Hong Kong, Virtually Versailles presents the nation’s heritage in the form of an interactive tour of the Palace of Versailles. Whizzing you over to the spectacular château built by Louis XIV west of Paris, this magical experience is a visual journey across time, exploring the palace garden, the splendidly baroque Hall of Mirrors, and even catching a glimpse of Queen Marie Antoinette’s bedroom from three centuries ago.



When: Until 9 July Where: Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Sha Tin How much: HK$7 Click <a href="https://en.chateauversailles.fr/news/exhibitions/virtually-versailles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fete des Fleurs</h2>


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It is universally agreed that of the four seasons, Spring is a particularly beautiful time given all the flowers burst into vibrant bloom. Bringing such beauty to light is the Fete des Fleurs, a project instigated by the Sham Shui Po district office that first blossomed in March. A Fairytale Floral route and related activities have showcased a wide variety of flowers, including chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, kapok, bougainvillaea and tulip. This month, city dwellers can look forward to even more colour from the likes of hydrangea and bauhinia.



When: Until 31 May Where: Various venues in Sham Shui Po How much: Free admission Click <a href="https://www.flowersatlas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Up for a musical concert that will ignite childhood memories? Then Disney’s Beauty and the Beast concert presented by Sound of the Earth is a must for your calendar. With Ponte Orchestra playing music live, alongside conductor Stephen Lam, while the plot of the classic cartoon unravels on the big screen, a riveting performance is assured. Caught up in countless flashes of nostalgia, fans can hum along to all the old tunes.



When: 5-7 May Where: Star Hall, KITEC, Kowloon Bay How much: From HK$280



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Van Cleef &amp; Arpels’ love of dance is inbred in the brand’s history and its cultural programme – Dance Reflections – is an extension of the passion. On a mission to promote modern and contemporary dance cultures, the 2023 rendition treads the boards and open spaces of Hong Kong in line with Le French May. Nine performances from leading dance talents include Crowd by Gisèle Vienne, Les Traceurs by Rachid Ouramdane and Save the Last Dance for Me by Alessandro Sciarroni. Prices and venues vary.



When: 5-21 May Where: Various Venues How much: Prices based on the show Click <a href="https://www.dancereflections-vancleefarpels.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Trams encapsulate one of the most important identities of Hong Kong, so what better way to explore the city’s cinematic scene than through a ride on a Ding Ding? In a must-do activity as part of the inaugural Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival, this guided tram journey allows movie buffs to learn about the local film industry – its history, action behind the scenes, and events that inspired the cult films. Participants will also rattle by some key filming locations in the Central and Western districts. HK$100.. Pcf.gov.hk



When: 6-21 May Where: Hong Kong Island How much: HK$100 Click <a href="https://www.pcf.gov.hk/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Composed by Giuseppe Verdi in 1853, Il Trovatore is adored by opera aficionados and appreciated by critics for its complex, moving and melancholic plot. Opera Hong Kong rises to the task of portraying tragic elements like child sacrifice and fatal curses in this classic work from an Italian libretto by Salvadore Cammarano. While the four acts are staged in the original language, English and Chinese surtitles allow full immersion in the performance for non-Italian speakers.



When: 11-14 May Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui How much: From HK$220 Click <a href="https://www.operahongkong.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Affordable Art Fair has built its reputation by making art accessible to both enthusiasts and collectors. Visitors can discover art pieces priced at HK$1,000 and also ones that are valued at HK$100,000. Representing artists from Hong Kong and overseas, the art fair has even greater resonance this year since it celebrates its 10th anniversary. In addition to viewing inspiring cutting-edge works, interactive experiences such as tours and workshops immerse participants in a less elitist art world.



When: 18-21 May Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai How much: From HK$180 Click <a href="https://affordableartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ice Tribe – Breathwork and Ice Bath</h2>


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If you are happy to jump cold into every new wellness experience, then an Ice Tribe session by Primal Breathwork is definitely one you will embrace. Just as the name suggests, participants immerse themselves in ice-cold water as they follow the breathing-technique instructions of a certified breath specialist. The two-hour breathwork exercise, held monthly, is said to do wonders for your mental and physical health and help you manage stress levels too. From HK$400.. Primalbw.com



When: 13 May Where: XP Fitness Hub, Central How much: HK$400 Click <a href="https://www.primalbw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here </a>for more information.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Also Read: <a href="https://igafencu.com/articles/cold-water-therapy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The A To Z Of Cold Water Therapy – Everything You Should Know About This Recovery Method</a></h5>



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Fourth-generation K-pop group Treasure is on a three-month tour of Asia, and Hong Kong is one of their eight-city stops. Given that the 10-member idol group under YG Entertainment has set the music scene alight in such a short period, the Hong Kong concert is sure to be a (fan) frenzied affair. Known as the Treasure Makers, the boy band’s followers will be gearing up to sing along to all the latest releases and, of course, enact the dance moves of Treasure’s viral hit, DARARI.



When: 20 May Where: AsiaWorld Arena How much: From HK$699 Click <a href="https://www.livenation.hk/show/1404187/2023-treasure-tour-hello-in-hong-kong/hong%20kong/2023-05-20/zh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here </a>for more information.

What’s on? Things to do this May in Hong Kong

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What’s On? Things to do this May in Hong Kong

Something is changing in the art world.
When Christie&#8217;s rang the auction bell earlier this year in March,&nbsp;Mike Winkelmann, an avant-garde digital artist better known as Beeple, became one of the top three most valuable living artists in the world overnight. A record-smashing NFT (non-fungible token) of his artwork, Everyday: The First 5,000 Days,&nbsp;sold for US$69.4 million. Immediately after this historic feat,&nbsp;Gillian Howard and Heiman Ng started a dialogue to get the inaugural edition of Asia&#8217;s first Digital Art Fair right here in Hong Kong.&nbsp;
Running from October 3 to 17 at the former flagship location of Topshop on Queen&#8217;s Road in Hong Kong, the Digital Art Fair Asia (DAFA) is Asia’s first physical art fair that showcases new media art, 360°&nbsp;immersive experiences and NFT crypto art. The two-week-long revolutionary contemporary art experience will feature artworks &nbsp;– both in physical and virtual format –&nbsp; by over 40 world-class local and international artists.
Whether you&#8217;re a fan of the modern high-end, intangible art trend or not, a visit to this fair is a surreal experience, one that shouldn&#8217;t be missed. Keep scrolling for the fair highlights:
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The Venue
Set right in the middle of Queen&#8217;s Road, the Digital Art Fair comes alive in the 20,000 sq. ft venue. More than 200 pieces of impressive digital, NFT art, augmented reality and virtual reality experiences, digital photography, interactive installations, animation &nbsp;are on display. &nbsp;
Though Covid is no longer a looming threat but with travel restrictions still in place, majority of contemporary talent showcasing their work is local. And that&#8217;s a phenomenal opportunity for the homegrown artists, in the absence of star international players, this is terrific chance to drive multi-million-dollar sales.&nbsp;
The Zones
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The impressive selection of art is split across five different zones, Immersive, Prestige, Pioneer, New Media and Virtual Reality Art Experience.
The Immersive Zone lets enthusiasts embark on an art journey through innovative technologies; Prestige Zone is where digital artworks by some of the most iconic artists like Andy Warhol and Jacky Tsai are being showcased; Pioneer Zone has been curated by Hong Kong-based photographer Derry Ainsworth and urban art specialist Hannah Smith to introduce artists who are at the forefront of the NFT art movement, expect to see works by&nbsp;the likes of Sean Foley, @surrealHK (Tommy Fung), Szabotage, and more. New Media Zone puts the spotlight on local talents including NFT sound artist and &nbsp;&#8216;Godfather&#8217; of Chinese hip hop, MC Yan, and influential Hong Kong digital artist Henry Chu and Victor Wong, the world&#8217;s first artificial ink artist; Virtual Reality Art Experience Zone, is an alluring section where visitors can explore the first virtual museum by Paris-based collectors Sylvian and Dominique Lévy, set up in 2005 by dslollection.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Highlight Booths
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Most of the artwork on display at the fair has been exclusively made for this event. Once created, NFT art is digitally traceable and cannot be duplicated or traded without permission.
One of the galleries making waves at DAFA is a complete 360°&nbsp;immersive gallery by Turkish new media artist&nbsp;Refik Anadol (born 1985). The fusion of art, technology, digital projections, VR, holography, amongst others bring to life a unique, experiential 15-minute artwork made by using over two million fascinating raw images by the International Space Station, the Hubble and MRO telescopes.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Titled&nbsp;Machine Hallucinations — Space : Metaverse –&nbsp;the&nbsp;mesmerizing visual treat&nbsp;explores our fascination with the intricate connections between obscurity and openness through both digital and physical mediums – a rare journey of space exploration, to go where humans cannot travel just yet, was the inspiration behind Anadol&#8217;s masterpiece. Commanding an impressive HK$ 5.5 million bid – the work is a visual and visceral treat.&nbsp;
Late iconic artist Andy Warhol&#8217;s first&nbsp;‘selfie’ – titled &#8216;Untitled (Self-Portrait)&nbsp;– made on a floppy disk in 1985 is on display and up for auction at an undisclosed price.&nbsp;
Digital Art Fair Asia Edition 2021 is running from October 3 to October 17 at G/F, Asia Standard Tower, 59-65 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong.
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Asia’s first Digital Art Fair opens to public – Highlights ahead

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October Highlights: Exciting events and exhibitions for the month!

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If there is anything the last two trying years have proved, it is that art plays an ever more crucial role in times of change and adversity, and that the global pandemic had not dampened the determination and motivation of artistic talents in Hong Kong, Asia’s rising capital of art. Rather, it has demonstrated the pursuit for the arts and the focus and heightened interests in local artists are more prevalent than ever.
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Following a series of art months, the 2021 Art Next Expo arrives without hesitation to deliver its 4th Edition of Art next Expo and Art Next Artist Awards, an exciting 3-day affair that will provide a platform for artists, galleries, institutions and collectors to connect and be inspired.
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“Although the pandemic has impacted global economy, the international art market continues to show strong signs of recovery, and we are particularly excited to see that more and more Hong Kong collectors are interested in the works of local artists”, said Ms. Judy Inn, Director of Art Next, “We believe art lovers will value the opportunity to meet the artists in person at the Expo.”
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Set to open its doors on 8 October until 10 October at the Lanson Place, Causeway Bay, visitors can expect to delight in an immersive and interactive three-day art fair that will showcase over 70 artists in three series:
Art Next Artists Series: 
Providing young and emerging talents of diverse styles, mediums and backgrounds an opportunity to compete for the Art Next Artist Awards, the winner of the competition will be granted a 3-month sponsored residence programme by Taipei Artist Village.
The winner will be selected by a panel of artists and art scholars, such Professor Tang Hoi Chiu, Professor TANG Hoi Chiu, Adjunct Professor of Academy of Visual Arts at The Baptist University of Hong Kong;; art collector and artist Mrs. Celcilia Cheung; renowned Chinese ink painter Mr. He Baili; renowned artist and curator Dr. Tang Ying Chi among many others.
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Diversity Series: 
Presenting the latest works by six embroidery artists that integrate diverse and contemporary motifs and themes into this traditional medium, exploring the limit of embroidery art as a form of art expression and fostering its appreciation by the public. This engaging exhibition is organized by Jun Enterprise, an organization dedicated to promoting embroidery art. Besides embroidery art, the Diversity Series also features contemporary ink works, geometric paintings, leather painting and artworks related to cheongsam (traditional Chinese costume).
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Special Project Series – Next+ : 
Next Mart is a fun thematic exhibition co-curated by artists Angel Hui Hoi Kiu and KC Wong to showcase 80+ pieces of pop art and trendy art toys, including paintings, sculptures, and lifestyle goods, from 11 artists, and installations of immersive innovative multimedia works by graduates of prestigious universities.
To top it off, Art Next has specially curated the works of a group of celebrated local artists working in a variety of mediums, such as Chui Pui Chee, Aries Wu Chun Yin, Chan Sai Lok, Victor Chu Chi Kuen and Chung Wai Lun, who will showcase their latest works to visitors of the Expo.
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.artnextexpo.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.artnextexpo.com</a>

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August Highlights: Must-see arts and cultural events in Hong Kong

Looking for the hottest arts and cultural shows and exhibitions to fill your social calendar? Look no further than these 11 event highlights in Hong Kong that are not to be missed this June.

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Karen Mok: The Ultimate Grand Slam Show 
11 &#8211; 13 Jun 
Iconic Hong Kong pop singer Karen Mok bids farewell to performing on stage and moves on to the next chapter of her life in the final stint of her three-year tour to 40 cities worldwide. Held over three nights within the Hong Kong Coliseum in Kowloon, her last large-scale concert serves as the star’s last hurrah in her decade-long career in the showbiz industry. Though it remains uncertain whether the artist will be retiring from performing completely, it is definite that this concert would be the last of its kind for the megastar and is surely a historic event that is not to be missed.
Price:&nbsp;From HK$380 
Location: Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom Bay 
For more information: sunconcert.com
Music After Work @ Xiqu Centre 
Until 24 Jun 
If you’re seeking a relaxing end to a busy Thursday, perhaps a visit to West Kowloon’s most prominent arts and culture venue, Xiqu Centre, will offer you just the escape you need. Presenting a weekly slew of live musical performances by the likes of local jazz bands, folk singers and songwriters, the live ensemble will take place at the venue’s front entrance, generously offering the public a soundscape of lyrical tunes and sweet harmonics to unwind to.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Xiqu Centre entrance, Tsim Sha Tsui 
For more information: westkowloon.hk
Hi! Flora, Fauna 
Until 30 Jun 
One of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world, and the city’s oldest park, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens provides the lush backdrop for an art project that exhorts visitors to explore their relationship with nature. ‘Hi! Flora, Fauna’ exhibits 17 different artists and groups using various media, including painting, photography, sculpting and installation. The experience is further enlivened with a collaborative audio experience by Hong Kong New Music Ensemble.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Central 
For more information: lcsd.gov.hk
Calligraphy Rhapsody:&nbsp;Retrospective Exhibition of Georges Mathieu 
Until 4 Jul 
Co-presented by non-profit organisation K11 Art Foundation (KAF) and the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong &amp; Macau at K11 MUSEA. Calligraphy Rhapsody is the largest Georges Mathieu exhibition in Hong Kong&nbsp; that marks the French artist’s centenary. Curated by Catherine Kwai, featuring 14 oil paintings loaned from important private collectors, three of which span 6-meters wide and were specially created for Mathieu’s Grand Palais retrospective in Paris in 1978.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Shop 605, 6/F, K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui 
For more information:&nbsp;k11musea.com
Yim Tin Tsai Arts Festival 2021 
Until 16 Jul 
Organised by the Tourism Commission, the Yim Tin Tsai Arts Festival continues its three-year pilot scheme to instigate a new experience of art through the integration of culture, heritage and nature in everyday life. The festival takes on a virtual space to showcase its varied artworks in digital format, inviting viewers to immerse in a 360-degree virtual reality exhibition that encapsulates the unique natural landscape and history of the Sai Kung village.
Price: Free 
Location: Online 
For more information: yimtintsaiartsfestival.hk
Between the Lines: The Legends of Hong Kong Printing 
Until 26 Jul 
This fascinating exhibition presents stories and illustrations of traditional printing techniques and movable type tools, as well as works and designs by emerging young designers who have assumed the mantle of reviving and modernising the craft of letter printing. Curators at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum train a special spotlight this month on the disappearing art form of lithography.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Thematic Gallery 5, 1/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum 
For more information: heritagemuseum.gov.hk
Chinese Surrealism 
Until 7 Aug 
In association with the month-long Le French May arts festival, the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong &amp; Macau partners with Alisan Fine Arts to present Chinese Surrealism. The exhibition of contemporary Chinese ink paintings and sculptures focuses on dreamscapes and explorations of the unconscious mind – imagery more commonly associated with Western names such as Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Young Hong Kong female artists dominate a six-strong group selected for their impressive interpretation of surrealism through a Chinese lens.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Alisan Fine Arts, Aberdeen 
For more information: alisan.com.hk
Colour The World 
7 Jun 
D2 Place, together with the French May Arts Festival, proudly present an extraordinary art exhibition that showcases two talented Hong Kong-based artists, The French Girl (Caroline Tronel) and Rainbo in a joint collaboration to bring French and Hong Kong culture together in an extraordinary art journey — co-creating a giant 10m-long mural painting titled Smell of Stars.&nbsp;Other highlights at the event include a series of artworks courtesy of the new knitting brand hoopla.
Price: Free entry 
Location: The Garage, G/F, D2 Place TWO 
For more information: frenchmay.com
Romeo + Juliet 
18 &#8211; 20 Jun 
The Hong Kong Ballet brings to life one of the most epic love stories of all time, Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet, with a contemporary Hong Kong-inspired twist. In this local iteration of the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, the duo is caught in a war between rival triad families in the ’60s Hong Kong. The narrative follows their passion and tragedy in a fusion of dance and drama with original choreography by Septime Webre, Prokofiev’s dramatic score, and sumptuous cheongsam costumes.
Price: From HK$140 
Location: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Tsim Sha Tsui 
For more information: hkballet.com
Curve of Buoyancy 
20 Jun 
Michelin-starred cultural and social destination Duddell’s lends its contemporary mixed-use space to an exhibition of 16 thought-provoking works owned by four eminent female collectors, including Mimi Brown, Karen Levy and Li Lin. Curve of Buoyancy spans such diverse subjects as Gothic architecture and functional straps in athleisurewear, and is inspired by the curved lightness of Wendell Dayton’s sculpture ‘For Calder’ (1975).
Price: Free entry 
Location:&nbsp;Duddell’s, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell St, Central. Website:&nbsp;duddells.co/art/main/en
Jewellery &amp; Gem Asia Hong Kong 
24 &#8211; 27 Jun 
Asia’s most important jewellery event returns this year, albeit in a hybrid of physical and virtual programmes. Occupying 70,000sq.m of event space within the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the gathering of all that glitters lives up to its year-on-year exciting line-up of exhibitors and special events. The fair’s virtual showing, meanwhile, extends from 17 June to 7 July and grants full access to new products, digital events, specials and more.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan&nbsp;Chai 
For more information: hkcec.com
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June Highlights: 11 happenings not to miss in Hong Kong this month

Art Basel Hong Kong returns after a year off site. Given the on-going travel restrictions and social distancing measures, the city&#8217;s premier international art fair Art Basel Hong Kong is introducing a new hybrid format to the 2021 event. In a wholly new hybrid-format for the city&#8217;s biggest annual art fair, the programme will launch a combination its digital platform Art Basel Live: Hong Kong to complement its physical fair, presenting a unique overview of the diverse art scenes from around the world with a close focus on historical and experimental works of art in various mediums by both established and emerging artists and galleries. The art fair, which will run between 21 to 23 May will be the fair&#8217;s first major exhibition since the pandemic in 2019.

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An impressive line up of galleries 
Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 will feature 104 participating galleries from 23 countries from around the world. The main sector will present 86 galleries with a close focus on experimental works. For the 56 international galleries that could not attend the fair due to travel restrictions, satellite booths staffed with a local representative appointed by Art Basel have been set up to amplify the visibility of its partnering international exhibitors.
A new hybrid format 
The hybrid format of Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 will include standalone as well as shared booths at its usual location at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, while its digital platform titled Art Basel Live: Hong Kong will give virtual viewers access to Online Viewing Rooms, a program of special events, live-streamed tours, broadcasts and virtual walkthroughs, bringing audiences from around the world together.
Exclusive online content 
The specially launched Art Basel Live: Hong Kong will highlight exclusive content for its online viewers, from live broadcasts featuring&nbsp;Takashi Murakami,&nbsp;Su Xiaobai,&nbsp;Theaster Gates, and collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, as well as exciting programmes such as unveiling rare artworks being taken out of their crates, and live-streamed tours of other cultural and art events around Hong Kong. Among the list of online programmes to look out for is the ‘The Art Market 2021: China Focus’, which will cover the most recent developments in China, the world’s second-biggest art market. 

Where to go 
For the physical event, the Art Basel exhibition will be held in its usual location at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 21 to 23 May, while a daily broadcast shot at from the venue will be live-streamed on Art Basel&#8217;s website and&nbsp;Facebook page to its global audience every day at 8pm, as well as&nbsp;on Chinese platforms Yitiao and Zai Art.&nbsp;Ticketing price start from HK$200. 

Social distancing measures 
Visitors of the in-person of the Art Basel fair may have to wait in line for a given amount of time as the venue will be applying social distancing measures, limiting to a controlled number of visitors within the hall at any given time. Upon entering, the exhibition hall, all visitors are expected to scan the event&#8217;s QR code on the LeaveHomeSafe app or use an electronic registration form to record details of all visitors&#8217; attendance.
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All images courtesy of Art Basel.
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