HONG KONG.- This year’s edition brought together 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories, drawing significant attendance from galleries, artists, and regional and international visitors.

The fair attracted an overall attendance of 91,000 throughout its VIP and public days.

Angelle Siyang-Le, Director, Art Basel Hong Kong, said: 'Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 has once again demonstrated the city's role as a global cultural nexus. This year’s edition not only featured a diverse and innovative program but also underscored our deep commitment to nurturing Asia’s thriving art ecosystem. As we continue to redefine cultural narratives, and ignite new creative possibilities, we remain dedicated to supporting the future of the contemporary art scene in Asia.'

Prominent private collectors and art patrons from over 70 countries and territories were in attendance, including: Hong Kong, Mainland China, Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Representatives from world-class museums and foundations visited the show, underscoring Art Basel Hong Kong’s role in connecting the global art community, including: Asia Art Archive, Hong Kong; Dia Art Foundation, New York; Hong Kong; He Art Museum, Foshan; Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, İstanbul; K11 Art Foundation (KAF), Hong Kong; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles; Mori Art Museum, Tokyo; Musée Guimet, Paris; Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney; MAMCO - Musée d'art moderne et contemporain, Genève; M+, Hong Kong; National Gallery Singapore, Singapore; Power Station of Art, Shanghai; Rockbund Art Museum, Shanghai; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), San Francisco; Serpentine, London; Sharjah Art Foundation, Sharjah; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Swiss Institute, New York; Tate, London; Tai Kwun, Hong Kong; The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, Boston; The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN), Jakarta; The New Museum, New York; The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, Los Angeles; The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York; UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing; Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver; Yuz Museum, Shanghai.

Exhibitors reported strong sales across all market segments and show sectors, with significant placements of works by Pacita Abad, Michaël Borremans, Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, Zeng Fanzhi, Yayoi Kusama, Betty Muffler, Yu Peng, Christina Quarles, Pinaree Sanpitak, Park Seo-bo, Félix González-Torres, Zhi Wei, Lu Yang, Yibei Zhang, and Stella Zhong into prominent private and institutional collections.

Marking its debut at the fair, the MGM Discoveries Art Prize, established to support emerging artists, was awarded on March 28 to Shin Min and her representing gallery, P21 (Seoul), for her installation Ew! There is hair in the food!!, as she uses potent symbolism and personal experiences to confront societal norms and systemic injustices. Selected by an esteemed international jury, the artist and their representing gallery received a USD 50,000 cash prize and the opportunity to exhibit in Macau and share their artistic journey with Macau's artistic talents, inspiring further creativity and ideas.

The dynamic onsite and offsite Public Program celebrated Hong Kong’s vibrancy and reinforced Art Basel’s commitment to delivering outstanding programming within and beyond the halls.

The Film program, curated for the first time by Hong Kong’s independent art institution Para Site, was met with enthusiastic reception over its four-day run.

The Conversations Program, featuring panels, talks, and live performances, attracted strong audiences, including a full-house turnout for the Premiere artist talk between Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen and Shabbir Hussain Mustafa, Senior Curator and Head of Exhibitions, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

Performance energized this year’s Conversations program, with highlights including performances by Pedro Wonaeamirri and Mayunkiki that explored Indigenous cultural practices, as well as a new commission by Natasha Tontey presented by Audemars Piguet Contemporary. Additionally, there was a performance lecture by digital artist duo Operator showcasing their Generative Choreography Method, which treats performance as an art object.

The fair’s ambitious Encounters sector, dedicated to large-scale installations and performances, captivated audiences. Viewers were especially drawn to Monster Chetwynd’s surreal, site-specific installation Lanternfly Ballet, presented at Pacific Place with support from Swire Properties, the Official Partner of offsite Encounters. Lu Yang’s on-site pop-up shop, DOKU the Creator, stocked with items created by the artist’s digital avatar, also garnered significant attention and reflected the fair’s embrace of new media.

Digital innovation was a driving force throughout the fair. Co-hosted by Art Basel Hong Kong and TAEX, the conversation series Digital Dialogues explored the evolving relationship between art and technology. The program culminated in a special performance by digital artist duo Operator, with support from The Sandbox.