Hong Kong

Visitor Information

We regret to inform you that Art Basel Hong Kong 2020 has been cancelled due to the severe outbreak and spread of the new coronavirus, which has recently been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected around the world. We remain committed to Hong Kong and look forward to welcoming you to the next edition of Art Basel Hong Kong on March 25-27, 2021.&nbsp;All visitors who have purchased tickets via HK Ticketing can apply for full refund subject to HK Ticketing Refund Arrangement to be announced on hkticketing.com. Please contact <a href="mailto:online@hkticketing.com">online@hkticketing.com</a> for further assistance.

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Important Information about Art Basel Hong Kong 2020

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Private View (by invitation only) Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Wednesday, March 24, 2021Vernissage Wednesday, March 24, 2021Public Days Thursday, March 25, 2021 Friday, March 26, 2021 Saturday, March 27, 2021

Opening Hours

Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre 1 Harbour Road Wan Chai Hong Kong, China

Venue

To ensure your safety and comfort at our&nbsp;Hong Kong show, please be aware of the following and prepare accordingly:<ul> <li>For safety and security reasons, all visitors and their belongings are subject to a thorough inspection before entering the show premises.</li> <li>Backpacks, suitcases and trolleys of any size are not allowed.</li> <li>Bags, briefcases and similar items larger than 12" x 6" x 12"&nbsp;(30 x 15 x 30 cm) must be deposited at the Coat Check.</li> <li>Only one bag per person is allowed.</li> <li>Personal / non-professional use photography is permitted, however it must be conducted without disruption to the galleries or visitors, and with the safety of the artworks in mind.&nbsp;</li> <li>Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the exhibition halls, with the exception of certified service animals for visitors with disabilities.</li> <li>Please note that press and promotional photography and filming are taking place on the premises. Attendance at the fair implies permission for your image to be used for non-commercial purposes (including media reports).</li> <li>Smoking or vaping is&nbsp;not permitted on the show premises.</li></ul><a href="https://www.artbasel.com/hong-kong/articles/rules-for-visitors" target="_blank">Read</a> the full version of our safety and security policy.

Rules for Visitors

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre offers a full range of amenities to assist those with disabilities. All entrances are ramped, and spacious guest lifts accommodate wheelchairs. Information counters are equipped with a Braille directory and teleloop system. There are also tactile guide paths, specially designed bathrooms, and telephone booths. The Centre's car parks reserve spaces for drivers with disabilities.

​Visitors with Disabilities

UBS Junior Art Hub will feature #TOGETHERBAND, a global initiative which sets out to engage the world with the United Nations Global Goals. A complimentary education arts program inspired by the theme of sustainability will be offered over four days encouraging young artists (aged 3 or older) to create their own masterpieces in a visually dynamic and child-friendly space. Art tours available for children aged 5 years and older. Register on-site at the UBS Junior Art Hub.

UBS Junior Art Hub

To ensure a high-quality experience for all our visitors, and a more hands-on interactive experience for students, pre-registration is required for all school groups; school groups are defined as 10 or more students in grades K – 13. Register <a href="http://form.artbasel.com/s/schoolgroupvisit2020">here</a>.

School Groups

Introducing children to Modern and contemporary art can be the beginning of a life-long adventure. Here are some tips for making the most of your children's visit to Art Basel:<ul> <li>Children under age 16 must always be accompanied by an adult.</li><li>Remind your children to always walk, not run.</li><li>Smaller children can be brought in baby strollers, which are permitted throughout the venue.</li><li>Remind children that security guards protect us and the art; please ask your children to respect their requests.</li><li>Instruct your children to never touch art as it can be damaged by the natural oils on their fingers.</li><li>To protect the art, please enjoy food and beverages only in the dining areas, especially with children.</li></ul>

Helpful Hints

Learn about the art on display with a guided tour by <a href="http://para-site.art/">Para Site</a>, available Thursday through Saturday during show hours. Free public tours are offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin to ticket holders. For bookings, please contact <a href="mailto:guidedtours@para-site.art">guidedtour@para-site.art</a>.Primary and secondary school tours by <a href="http://www.oneaspace.org.hk/">1a space</a> are available in English and Cantonese on Thursday and Friday. For bookings and further information, please contact <a href="mailto:info@oneaspace..org.hk">info@oneaspace.org.hk</a>.

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​Guided Tours

Hong Kong’s museums offer a diverse range of possibilities, from Modern and contemporary art to Chinese calligraphy and tea ware. Together with prominent international and local art galleries, these institutions shape the modern cultural landscape of the city.

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​Cultural Institutions

For the duration of our show, you can browse and purchase a wide selection of notable books about Modern and contemporary art from major artworld publishers and prestigious bookstores: <a href="https://www.taschen.com/">Taschen Hong Kong</a>, and <a href="http://www.kellyandwalsh.com/">Kelly and Walsh</a>.&nbsp;

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 Bookstores

Although there are many exciting restaurants in the vicinity, one need never leave Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for a great meal. Seven restaurants are located throughout the complex, offering everything from casual cafe dining to the formal elegance of fine Chinese cuisine.

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 Cafes & Restaurants

The Art Loss Register (ALR) works at Art Basel to search artworks against its database of more than 500,000 objects registered as lost, stolen, or subject to a dispute. The ALR checks all works included in the Art Basel online catalog, as well as any additional artworks referred to them by exhibiting galleries or visitors.


	If you have any questions regarding the ALR’s services, you can visit their desk in the VIP Welcome Area. Throughout the year, please&nbsp;<a href="mailto:contact info@artloss.com">contact info@artloss.com</a>, +44 20 7841 5780, or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.artloss.com/en" target="_blank">artloss.com</a>.

​The Art Loss Register

March 25 – 27

2021

To be announced

2022

2023

With half of the participating galleries coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific, our show in Hong Kong not only provides a portal to the region's artists, but also offers galleries from around the world a platform for bringing their highest quality work to Asia.

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