Double the art

Seldom has the art scene in Hong Kong been so dynamic and proactive as it was in the last ten months, with pop-up and fast-fit solutions to counteract the dilemma of postponed and cancelled shows. Numerous highlights emerged, with the Ying Kwok-curated Unscheduled at Tai Kwun in June becoming a new franchise-in-the-making along the way.

Now comes the year's big-ticket entrant to the market, as Fine Art Asia 2020 will host Hong Kong Spotlight by Art Basel – a new platform showcasing the work of 22 galleries, all of which run spaces in the city and have exhibited at previous editions of Art Basel in Hong Kong. Held from November 27 to 30, it will be Art Basel's first and last physical presentation of the year, after cancelling shows in Hong Kong (March), Basel (May) and Miami (December). The fair is expected to resume normal service next year when it revisits the city in March for Art Basel in Hong Kong.