ART BASEL HONG KONG

Tracing the Legacy of Chinese Diaspora

Our main booth celebrates artists who have redefined Chinese art on the global stage. From Walasse Ting and Chao Chung-hsiang in the 1950s to Hoo Mojong in the 1960s, followed by Chiang Yomei in the 1970s, and Yang Jiechang and Xie Xiaoze in the 1980s and 1990s, these trailblazers merged Eastern traditions with Western modernist approaches. Highlights include Chao Chung-hsiang’s iconic bird paintings, Walasse Ting’s vibrant peacock, and Hoo Mojong’s introspective figurative pieces.

Emerging Forces of Contemporary Chinese Art

Complementing these diaspora masters, we present contemporary mainland Chinese and Hong Kong artists who challenge traditional notions of Chinese art. Wang Tiande creates ethereal landscapes with incense brushstrokes, while Wang Mengsha reimagines Xieyi painting through vibrant depictions of modern beauties. Chu Chu combines photography and ink in meditative reflections on nature, and Ngai Wing-lam, Ant’s surreal Fish-Head-People float in dreamy scenes. The presentation also features Man Fung-yi’s celebrated Cheongsam series and Danny Lee Chin-fai’s sculptural interpretations of water, finding harmony between nature and urbanity. These artists create a dynamic dialogue between tradition and modernity, reflecting the gallery’s commitment to showcasing the diversity and innovation in Chinese contemporary art.

Kabinett: Ming Fay

For the Kabinett sector, we present a focused exhibition of Ming Fay, an artist renowned for exploring the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Drawing inspiration from Eastern and Western horticultural and mythological traditions, Fay transforms natural forms—fruits, seashells and bones—into imaginative species and enchanted environments. This exhibition showcases Fay’s intricate drawings and sketches, many exhibited for the first time, offering rare insight into the creative process behind his acclaimed sculptural works. These drawings serve as windows into Fay’s artistic universe, adding depth and context to his established practice.