Art Basel Hong Kong wrapped last week. The 2015 showcase of the multi-location contemporary art fair (with outposts in Miami Beach and Basel) drew 233 galleries from some 37 countries, and scored big with visitors and buyers. Galleries enjoyed some healthy sales: David Zwirner Gallery reported the sale of Chris Ofili’s “Dead Monkey – Sex, Money and Drugs” (2000) for $2m, while Hauser and Wirth sold eight paintings by Zhang Enli each ranging from US$250,000-350,000 within the first hour of the fair opening.
Illustrator Kitty Wong was there, and captured the fair on camera. Here, she brings you a photographic recap of the event, replete with balloon horses and blue sheep. And while you’re at it, check out her beautiful art, which exquisitely mixes fashion illustration and portraiture.
Myeongbeom Kim, Gallery Ihn
Karl Haendel, Mitchell-Innes& Nash
Xu Zhen, ShangART
Yang Maoyuan, Platform China
Yang Maoyuan, Platform China
Karl Haendel, Mitchell-Innes & Nash
Jenny Saville, Gagosian Gallery
Chuck Close, Pace Gallery
João Vasco Paiva, Edouard Malingue Gallery
Galerie Urs Meile
Tapestry with a street art sensibility, Eko Nugroho, Arndt
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