CSTB concludes agreement with Art Basel to deepen collaboration over next five years
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) announced today (March 25) that it has concluded an agreement with Art Basel to deepen the Government's collaboration with the renowned art fair over the coming five years.
In line with its policy objective to establish Hong Kong as a global hub for premium arts trading, the CSTB has entered into a five-year collaboration arrangement with Art Basel, reinforcing Hong Kong as the exclusive host city in the region. In addition to the annual art fair held each March, Art Basel Hong Kong will continue to drive public art promotion and education in the city and will support the CSTB in shaping strategies to further develop the local art ecosystem and market.
Speaking at the opening reception of Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 today, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said this long-term partnership underscores the Government's strong commitment to cementing Hong Kong's status as a global hub for premium arts trading, as well as Hong Kong's role as a premier East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Over the next five years, the Government and Art Basel will work hand in hand to elevate Hong Kong's world-class high-end arts trading platform and showcase the brilliance of local and Asian talent to a global audience. She is also confident that this partnership will extend beyond the walls of the exhibition hall. Art Basel Hong Kong has always been a powerful engine for the city's mega-event economy, drawing art lovers, collectors, and industry leaders from around the world to experience the unique energy of Hong Kong, she added.
Since its debut in Hong Kong in 2013, Art Basel Hong Kong has become one of the most prominent flagship art events and a key fixture on the city's international calendar, bringing together hundreds of international galleries and tens of thousands of collectors and industry professionals each year. Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 was a prime example of success. The five-day fair featured 240 galleries from 42 countries and regions, attracting some 86 500 visitors, more than half of whom travelled to Hong Kong for the event. Looking ahead, the CSTB's close collaboration with Art Basel Hong Kong will certainly foster the development of the cultural and arts industries, thereby delivering further economic and social benefits for Hong Kong.
The opening reception of Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (March 25). Photo shows (from left) the Director of International Development of Art Basel, Mr Andrew Strachan; the Director of Art Basel Hong Kong, Ms Angelle Siyang-Le; the Chief Artistic Officer and Global Director of Art Basel Fairs, Mr Vincenzo de Bellis; the Chief Executive Officer of Art Basel, Mr Noah Horowitz; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Dr Peter Lam; the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum; the Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Winnie Tse; and Principal Assistant Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism (Culture) Ms Yandy Chan. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Opening Reception of Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (March 25). Photo shows the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, speaking at the opening reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
