Book your seat: Art Basel Hong Kong Conversations 2025

Art Basel’s Conversations brings together today’s most inspiring cultural figures. Experience live debates and learn from thought leaders as they exchange on the key topics shaping the world of art and culture.

Curated by Stephanie Bailey, this year’s program delves into a diverse range of topics, including the evolution of art patronage in Southeast Asia, how pioneering artists are engaging with AI, the connection between art and architecture, the meaning of New Pessimism, and more.

“We live in times of extraordinary change, and nowhere is this more visible than in Asia,” says Bailey. “This program attempts to capture some of these currents while foregrounding the immense artistic contributions of key players throughout the region.”

The program runs from March 27 to 30 in the Auditorium, Room N101B, in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Book your free seat now.

What are artists learning from tech and AI today?

Art and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined in today’s modern world. In this discussion, artists Tishan Hsu, Shu Lea Cheang, and Lawrence Lek talk about their engagement with tech and how emerging innovations such as AI are shaping their practices and the wider society.

Indigenous songs: performance by Tiwi artist Pedro Wonaeamirri

Pedro Wonaeamirri, Alexie Glass-Kantor

Indigenous songs: performance by Mayunkiki

Mayunkiki, Toshiaki Ishikura

How is arts patronage evolving in Southeast Asia?

Alan Lo, Purat (Chang) Osathanugrah

Moderator: Zoe Butt

In and out of Tokyo: the expanded practices of Aki Sasamoto and Koki Tanaka
Aki Sasamoto, Koki Tanaka

Moderator: Andrew Maerkle

How to get there:

• Location: Auditorium, N101B, Level 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
• Map to access the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

If you are not able to attend in person, our panels will be recorded and available to watch on our website and YouTube channel after the event.

Art Basel Shop

The Art Basel Shop will make its Hong Kong debut, offering a selection of collectible artist objects and lifestyle products that are inspired by the fair. To mark the occasion, Art Basel has collaborated with animator and digital artist DeeKay to release an exclusive poster series that includes a Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition.

Visit the shop on Level 1 Concourse, near Entrance 1D.

Public Program

In addition to the Conversations panels, Art Basel Hong Kong’s Public Program also includes curated film screenings under the Film program, and engaging presentations, offsite art projects, and more at Exchange Circle.

Source: Art Basel