Hong Kong to sign landmark Art Basel collaboration deal

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ambrose LiMarch 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Hong Kong to sign landmark Art Basel collaboration deal

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Hong Kong will sign a five-year collaboration deal with Art Basel by the end of the month, marking the first agreement of its kind between the city's cultural authorities and the international art fair. The deal, announced by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, aims to further develop Hong Kong as a global arts hub, leveraging its position as a financial center. Law emphasized the importance of culture in fostering understanding during complex geopolitical times at the International Cultural Summit. Art Basel has held a Hong Kong edition since 2013, and this new collaboration builds upon a previous three-year partnership between the Tourism Board and the art fair. The five-year agreement signifies a deeper commitment from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to supporting the arts in Hong Kong.

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In 2024 the Tourism Board sealed a three-year partnership with the international art fair.

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Art Basel has held a Hong Kong edition since 2013.

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Hong Kong will sign a five-year deal with Art Basel by the end of the month.

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The collaboration with Art Basel for the next five years was the result of sustained investment.

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The collaboration highlights the link between financial investment and the development of the arts sector.

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