Evan Chow
Deputy chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Centre and board member of the New Museum in New York
I’m pleasantly surprised by the turnout of Art Basel this year, given the condition of the global market and economy lately. I think this is partly fuelled by the geographical diversification of the exhibitor lineup in this edition, which also spiced up the presentation.
As a Hong Kong–based collector, I’m more than elated to see familiar faces from galleries and collectors all around the world at Basel, especially those from Asia.
While the demand for works created by established masters is still robust, the market for emerging talents continues to bloom. In the midst of all the hubbub and hoopla at the fair, there are a few pieces that are deeply introspective and evoke ruminations about memories and emotions.
Showing at Liste Fair, Ethiopian artist Merikokeb Berhanu from Addis Gallery conjures up a realm of otherworldly transcendence with her celestial shapes and organic forms [...].
