Hong Kong holds onto Art Basel crown for 5 more years thanks to new deal
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Hong Kong will remain the exclusive regional host of Art Basel for the next five years, according to an agreement announced by the city's culture minister. The deal aims to enhance Hong Kong's position as an international art-trading hub. The local edition of the art fair, held annually in Wan Chai, attracts around 80,000 visitors and will expand in scale over the next five years. The current iteration of the fair, featuring 240 leading galleries from various countries, is scheduled from Friday to Sunday. Some galleries report increased collector interest in established artists due to global uncertainties.
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AI-ExtractedThe event will host 240 leading galleries.
The Art Basel event will be held in Wan Chai.
Hong Kong will be the exclusive host of Art Basel for the next five years.
The local edition of Art Basel would expand its scale and reach over the next five years.
Art Basel attracted at least 80,000 visitors annually in 2024 and 2025.
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