Art Stories…By Art.Serene: Art Basel HK 2016 Top Picks

The Fourth Edition of Art Basel returns to Hong Kong (24-26 March 2016) at HKCEC. It gathers 239 galleries from 35 countries, with half of them coming from China, Asia and Asia-Pacific, all of which are putting up the most impressive modern and contemporary artworks for collectors worldwide. This year the show presents 24 Discoveries artists and 28 Insights Asian galleries. Curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor, Encounters showcases 16 compelling installations of immersion, wonder and unpredictability. All works connect and create a continuous space through which the visitors and collectors can travel to and fro, enjoying art while making smart art purchases.

Top Works

Rasheed Araeen, Bahar Ayie Khushyaan Lyie (Spring Come, Happiness Come) 2015
Painted Wood 106 X 215 X18cm
Exhibitor: Rossi & Rossi

Pae White, Metallics & Modules, 2013-2014
Dimensions variable
various works, mixed media
Exhibitor: Gallerie neugerriemschneider

Joel Kyack The Tourist, 2016
Aluminium ladder, cctv equipment, micro cameras, Led monitor, wig, bucket, wood pump, hose, water, sneakers, socks, fabric, wire, hardware, sandbags
Exhibitor: Workplace Gallery, London

Julio Le Parc, Cloison a lames reflechissantes, 1966/2005
Wood, paint, stainless steel ed. 3/9
230 X 264 X 80 cm - 120 X 120Exhibitor: Gallery Nara Roesler

Lawrence Weiner, The Middle of, The Middle of, 2012
Dimensions variable
Exhibitor: Marion Goodman Gallery

Kyungah Ham, Chandeliers for Five Cities, 2016
Dimensions variable
Exhibitor: Kukje Gallery

Ma Liuming, One Day No.2, 2009
Mixed Media
200 X 150 cm (each)
Exhibitor: Hakgojae Gallery, Korea

Jimmy Ong, Seamstresses' Raffleses #1-7, 2016
Cotton and Dacron Stuffing
Dimensions variable
Exhibitor: Fost Gallery, Singapore

Rirkrit Tiravanija, Untitled 2016 (freedom cannot be simulated, south china morning post,
september 26-27-28-29-30, 2014), 2016
Oil and newspaper on linen overall dimensions variable
Exhibitor: Gallerie neugerriemschneider