Art Basel has officially confirmed 104 galleries from across the world to participate in the 2021 return of Art Basel Hong Kong.
This year, Art Basel Hong Kong will be partaking in a hybrid format that brings together Basel’s digital and physical platforms for the 2021 edition. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, only 56 galleries have committed to in-person booths at the fair. These galleries have opted for Art Basel’s satellite booth approach where each will be staffed by a representative appointed by Basel themselves.
Other galleries such as Hong Kong-based Rossi & Rossi and Manila-based Silverlens have come together for collective booths. In another special instance, eight leading Italian galleries including, Alfonso Artiaco, Cardi Gallery, Galleria Continua, Galleria Franco Noero, Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M., Mazzoleni, Massimo De Carlo and Rossi & Ross have joined forces to showcase at one booth. Art Basel will also feature the Fine Arts Asia Pavilion which is set to showcase antiques and object d’arts from the 1940s.
Due to travel restrictions, many international art collectors are unable to engage with the galleries in person. Art Basel has launched Art Basel Live: Hong Kong as a new digital initiative that will feature special online viewing rooms and programmes such as virtual walkthroughs and a live broadcast of the fair.
Art Basel’s Asia Director, Adeline Ooi said, “It has been truly inspiring to witness the ways in which the art world has been adapting to the current circumstances. We are deeply grateful to our participating galleries for their commitment to our show here in Hong Kong this year. Once again, Hong Kong’s institutions and non-profits have offered their full support by putting together a range of programs and events alongside Art Basel Hong Kong. We are delighted that we are able to introduce new models that support our galleries, from the satellite booths to the expansion of our digital offerings as a way to amplify the international reach of our galleries with ‘Art Basel Live: Hong Kong’.”
Art Basel Hong Kong is set to run between May 19 to 23, 2021 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Artist and activist Yulia Tsvetkova is on trial for sharing illustrations of vaginas online. The colorful drawings were posted to an online group she founded to debunk taboo surrounding genitalia. According to Russian authorities, Tsvetkova’s works amount to “production and dissemination of pornographic materials.”
Tsvetkova’s trial began on April 12. If found guilty, she faces up to six years in prison. The artist is no stranger to clashes with Russia’s oppressive government — in 2019, she was fined for “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations among minors” for serving as administrator of two LGBTQ online communities hosted on social media platform VKontakte. In 2020, she was found guilty under the same charge for a drawing that depicts two same-sex couples with children.
Tsvetkova’s case has sparked protests across Russia, as well as an online petition demanding her charges be dropped. Just days ago, Vladimir Putin signed a law banning same-sex marriage. The legislation also prohibits transgender people from adopting children.
Head to the Amnesty International website to learn more about the trial of Yulia Tsvetkova.
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