Art Basel Hong Kong 2025

What makes the city an art world mystery? Plus: interviews with Pearl Lam, Pierre Chen and Lu Yang; and much more

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Is AI coming for art fairs? This android artist has a proposal — with a twist

Doku, the digital avatar of Chinese artist Lu Yang, is hosting a pop-up store at Art Basel Hong Kong
Financial Times - 1d
Pearl Lam: ‘You cannot have great collectors without great museums’

The trailblazing gallerist on the transformation of Hong Kong’s art world and what’s driving a new class of collectors
Financial Times - 1d
A pitch-black art gallery — now that’s a bright idea

Empty Gallery, a ‘black-cube’ arts space situated in a Hong Kong high-rise, has a reputation for immersive, experimental experiences
Financial Times - 2d
More than half of world’s most populated cities are getting wetter, research finds

Shift in weather patterns also sees cities such as Madrid and Hong Kong flip from wet to dry
Financial Times - Mar. 12
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Was Much More Than A Platformer

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is celebrating its 20-year anniversary today, March 14, 2025. Below, we take a look at how the unusual platformer had a spark unlike anything else in the series. When fans ...
GameSpot - Mar. 14
Hong Kong’s cargo sector faces a tariff test

City’s strategic position makes it increasingly vulnerable to escalating geopolitical tensions between US and China
Financial Times - 3d
Hong Kong Adds to China’s Growing Criticism of Panama Canal Deal

The city’s chief executive said a deal between the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and BlackRock, a major American investment firm, requires “serious attention.”
The New York Times - 3d
Hong Kong’s golden age of cinema charmed the world — and left an enduring legacy

Populated by hawkers, lovers and gangsters, classic films expressed the melting-pot city’s soul — and are now being celebrated anew
Financial Times - 6h
Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing

The world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker has filed for a listing in Hong Kong, without disclosing the exact size and timeline.
CNBC - Mar. 14

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